During the contract closeout process, which action is NOT typically a responsibility of the COR?

The action of modifying terms of the contract is not typically a responsibility of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) during the contract closeout process. The COR's role is primarily focused on ensuring that the contract deliverables have been met and that all necessary actions for closing out the contract are properly executed. This includes tasks like checking the contract file contents to ensure all documentation is in order, retrieving any government property associated with the contract, and reconciling financial records to ensure that payments align with the work performed.

The COR operates within the boundaries set by the contracting officer and does not have the authority to change the terms of the contract. Modifications to a contract, including changes to its terms or conditions, are typically handled by the contracting officer, who is responsible for the contract's legal and financial obligations. Therefore, the correct understanding is that the COR's duties in the closeout process involve verification and compliance, rather than alteration of the contract itself.