Exceptions to Eligibility and Agency-Specific Training Requirements. The following individuals may be designated as AORs without completion of the FAC-COR certification program and most of the Agency-specific training requirements: ● Warranted Contracting/Agreement Officers; ● Procurement Management Certification Program (PMCP) certified individuals; and ● Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) certified individuals. However, the above individuals must still request and be granted FAC-COR certification in FAI CSOD and complete the USAID 101-USAID Accruals On-Line Training before the AO can designate the individuals as AORs. c. Issuing the AOR Designation Letter AOs must use the Standardized Designation Letter, essentially as written, to appoint an AOR. AOs may tailor the letter in accordance with guidance provided in ADS 303mai, Model Letters and Procedures for Designating the Agreement Officer’s Representative (AOR) for Cooperative Agreements and Grants. The AO may also designate an alternate AOR to perform AOR duties during the absence of the AOR. The alternate must meet the AOR eligibility requirements and be appointed by designation letter, preferably the same letter as the AOR.
