Introduction (continued)
When working on an ICW project as a designer or SME, you
Working with
may find yourself working with a contract vendor who is
Contractors
responsible for producing part or all of the ICW product. The
decision of when to work with a contractor will be made by the
owner of the ICW product (HQ level Program manager, ICW
level project manager), and shall be based upon cost benefit
analysis and other data.
Your involvement in the contractual ICW development process
may include:
Acting as the program manager's Contract Officer's Technical
Representative (COTR). Some of your responsibilities may
include:
Quality assurance (e.g. ensuring adherence to Coast Guard
standards and policy, instructional integrity, etc.)
Reviewing statements of work (SOW)
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