A US military officer or civilian employee who has a valid appointment as a contracting officer under the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The individual has the authority to enter into and administer contracts and determinations as well as findings about such contracts. (JP 1-06)
CONTRACTING OFFICER
Meaning of CONTRACTING OFFICER in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012