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This clause is modified by 1 active class deviation
- 2026-O0002 — DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 1)
252.201-7000 Contracting officer's representative. As prescribed in 201.602-70, use the following clause: Contracting Officer's Representative (DEC 1991) (a) Definition. Contracting officer's representative means an individual designated in accordance with subsection 201.602-2 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. (b) If the Contracting Officer designates a contracting officer's representative (COR), the Contractor will receive a copy of the written designation. It will specify the extent of the COR's authority to act on behalf of the contracting officer. The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or changes that will affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, or any other term or condition of the contract. (End of clause) [56 FR 36479, July 31, 1991, as amended at 57 FR 42633, Sept. 15, 1992]
RFO
Prescription superseded under the RFO
The prescription shown below is from the codified eCFR. The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul relocates this clause's prescription as follows:
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201.602-70→201.404-70
See the deviation memorandum for the current prescription authority.
View deviation: 2026-O0002 →201.602-70
Use the clause at 252.201-7000, Contracting Officer's Representative, in solicitations and contracts when appointment of a contracting officer's representative is anticipated.
Prescription data sourced from eCFR as of 2026-06-15 02:15 UTC.
Cross-references within the prescription are not resolved automatically.
Regulatory Stack
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R-DFARS
R-DFARS Prescription
Per Deviation 2026-O0002 (DFARS Part 201)
2026-O0002: DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 1) — DFARS Part 201
DFARS
DFARS Supplement (eCFR)
⚠ May be superseded by RFO
201.602-70
Use the clause at 252.201-7000, Contracting Officer's Representative, in solicitations and contracts when appointment of a contracting officer's representative is anticipated.
Version History
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