CO / KO
Contracting Officer. The individual with legal authority to enter into, administer, and terminate contracts on behalf of the U.S. government.
Why It Matters
"KO" (Kontract Officer) is a legacy abbreviation used interchangeably with "CO." No one else on the government side can bind the government to a contract. If the CO did not sign it, it does not count. The CO is your legal counterpart. The COR is your operational counterpart.
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