# 542.1570-2 Contracting Officer responsibilities.

Unless otherwise assigned, Contracting officers’ primary responsibilities consist of the following:

(a)Obtaining information, as appropriate from the program office, contracting officer’s representative (COR), administrative contracting office, audit office, end users of the product or service, and any other technical or business advisor.

(b)Reviewing past performance and integrity information available in CPARS.

(c)Completing contractor performance evaluations in accordance with FAR 42.1503.

(d)Reporting integrity information in accordance with FAR 42.1503(h)(1)).