What is one of the COR's roles during negotiations?

The role of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) during negotiations is primarily to provide technical support. This involves offering expertise and insights regarding the specific requirements of the contract, ensuring that the negotiations align with the project's technical criteria and objectives. The COR's technical knowledge is crucial in clarifying the needs of the government and helping to achieve an agreement that satisfies both parties while adhering to regulations and guidelines.

Negotiations typically require a collaborative approach, where the COR assists in articulating the program's requirements, addressing any technical questions, and helping to evaluate the potential impact of proposed changes. Their involvement helps ensure that the terms of the contract are both feasible and beneficial to the project without overstepping the bounds of their authority.

In contrast, finalizing contracts without input would undermine the importance of collaboration and thorough review, enforcing penalties for non-compliance falls outside the COR’s role during negotiations, and conducting all negotiations independently would not leverage the necessary teamwork required to arrive at an effective agreement. Therefore, providing technical support encapsulates the important collaborative aspect of the COR's responsibilities during negotiation processes.