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People & Roles

Procuring Contracting Officer

The CO who awards the contract, as distinct from the one who administers it later.

When you see it

On DoD contracts that split award and administration.

Do you need it

Know which CO owns which decision.

Where it comes from

FAR Part 42.

Related terms

COACOTCO
PCO
People & Roles

Procuring Contracting Officer

The CO who awards the contract, as distinct from the one who administers it later.

When you see it

On DoD contracts that split award and administration.

Do you need it

Know which CO owns which decision.

Where it comes from

FAR Part 42.

Related terms

COACOTCO

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