Contracting Officer (KO) Clause Samples
The Contracting Officer (KO) clause defines the individual who has the legal authority to enter into, administer, and terminate contracts on behalf of the government or contracting entity. This clause typically specifies the KO's responsibilities, such as approving contract modifications, making determinations regarding contract compliance, and serving as the primary point of contact for contractual matters. By clearly designating the KO, the clause ensures that all parties know who is empowered to make binding decisions, thereby preventing confusion and unauthorized commitments.
Contracting Officer (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. NOTE: This is the only individual who can legally bind the Government.
Contracting Officer (KO). The KO is the point of contact for this acquisition. The KO alone, without delegation, is authorized to take actions on behalf of the Government to amend, modify or deviate from the contract terms, conditions, and requirements. The KO may delegate certain other responsibilities to his/her authorized representatives or Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs). If at any time during the performance of this service administrative problems should arise which will have an adverse impact on timely performance by the contractor or affect the contract costs or funding, the contractor is required to immediately notify the KO. Address any questions or concerns you may have to the KO. Written requests for clarification may be sent to the KO. Point of contract information will be provided upon award.
Contracting Officer (KO) i. Contract Administration. All contract administration will be handled by the DITCO-NCR KO. Communications pertaining to contractual administrative matters shall be addressed to the KO and Specialist(s). No changes in or deviations from the scope of work shall be effected without a written modification to the Contract executed by the KO authorizing such changes.
Contracting Officer (KO). A KO is a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the KO acting within the limits of their authority as delegated by the KO. Only a warranted KO has the authority to issue modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of this contract. If an individual other than the KO attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract or its orders, you shall not proceed with the change and shall immediately notify the KO.
Contracting Officer (KO). The KO is the only person authorized to direct changes in any of the requirements under this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority remains solely with the KO. In the event the Contractor makes any change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and solely at the risk of the Contractor. All contract administration will be effected by the KO. Communications pertaining to contractual administrative matters shall be addressed to the KO. No changes in or deviation from the terms and conditions shall be effected without a written modification to the contract, executed by the KO authorizing such changes. The KO will approve all submittals and plans required in this PWS.