[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 48, Volume 7] [Revised as of October 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 48CFR3052.242-72] [Page 120-121] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 30--DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, HOMELAND SECURITY ACQUISITION REGULATION (HSAR) Sec. 3052.242-72 Contracting officer's technical representative. As prescribed in (HSAR) 48 CFR 3042.7000, insert the following clause: [[Page 121]] Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (DEC 2003) (a) The Contracting Officer may designate Government personnel to act as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) to perform functions under the contract such as review or inspection and acceptance of supplies, services, including construction, and other functions of a technical nature. The Contracting Officer will provide a written notice of such designation to the Contractor within five working days after contract award or for construction, not less than five working days prior to giving the contractor the notice to proceed. The designation letter will set forth the authorities and limitations of the COTR under the contract. (b) The Contracting Officer cannot authorize the COTR or any other representative to sign documents, such as contracts, contract modifications, etc., that require the signature of the Contracting Officer. (End of clause)