The owner (guarantee) - The Individual who is authorized to sign the contract documents on behalf of the owner's governing body.
The person designated as the official representative of the federal government with specific authority to act on behalf of the government in connection with the project.
(CO): Any person who, either by virtue of position or by appointment in accordance with prescribed regulations, is vested with the authority to enter into and administer contracts and make determinations and findings with respect thereto, or with any part of such authority.
The CAO, Director, others delegated by these officials to act within their authority, and other officials specifically authorized by these regulations to enter into a contract on behalf of the County. Only contracting officers may execute contracts or contract modifications on behalf of the County.
sponsor's designated individual who is officially responsible for the business management aspects of a particular contract. The contracting officer is responsible for all business management matters associated with the review, negotiation, award, and administration of a contract and interprets the associated administration policies, regulations, and provisions. (For definition of scientific officer, see Program/Project Officer.)
The CO is the person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate a contract and make related determinations and findings. The CO ensures that the contractor is fulfilling the contract under the specified terms, including price, schedule, and quality.
An agency official who is authorized to develop, enter into, and administer contracts on behalf of the agency that he or she represents.
A government official who, in accordance with departmental or agency procedures, currently is designated as a contracting officer with the authority to enter into and administer contracts, and make determinations and findings with respect thereto, or any part of such authority. The term also includes the designated representative of the contracting officer acting within the limits of his or her authority.
A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.
A specifically warranted individual authorized by the Head of the Contracting Agency to bind the Government. Only duly appointed contracting officers--acting within the bounds of their appointment--may bind the Government.
COs are HUD's expressly authorized agents and represent HUD with regard to contractual matters. Only COs may enter into, administer and terminate contracts. CO authority is delegated in writing and limited by the specific terms of each delegation.
Government employee with the authority to enter into, administer, and terminate contracts, including representatives of a contracting officer acting within the limits of their authority. Go to NIAID Contracts.
