MP5301.6 - CAREER DEVELOPMENT, CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, AND RESPONSIBILITIES    **Parent topic:** MP5301 - Federal Acquisition Regulations SystemMP5301.601 (a)(i) Department of the Air Force   Approval Authority Matrices       **2023 Edition**          **Tables 1 and 2** consist of delegations (or retentions) of             authority made by the Department of the Air Force Agency Head (HoA),             Senior Procurement Executive (SPE), Service Acquisition Executives             (SAEs), and Head of Contracting Activities (HCAs). The Tables do not             contain authorities originally invested somewhere other than those             positions (e.g., certain class deviations which must be approved by             DPC). **Table 3**reflects the authority to enter into, approve,             or terminate Grants, Cooperative Agreements, Other Transactions and             Procurements for Experimental purposes—including the issuance of a             warrant for such purposes.          **TABLE 1 – SAF/AQ NON-SPACE SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMS:**          SAF/AQ is authorized to execute HoA, SAE, and SPE responsibilities             for non-space systems and programs, including product support,             unless otherwise noted in regulations or policy. For non-space             systems and programs, including product support SAF/AQC (Deputy             Assistant Secretary (Contracting) or the Associate Deputy Assistant             Secretary (Contracting)) is designated HCA. Documents requiring HCA             approval by SAF/AQC shall be submitted through the SCO to the SAF/AQC Workflow. Approvals from SAF/AQ,             SecAF, or DPC require coordination from SAF/AQC.          Packages submitted to SAF/AQ shall include an electronic Staff             Summary Sheet (eSSS) in the body of the email or as an attachment             (Word document only). Include any applicable documentation and list             each attachment under “Tabs” on the eSSS using the exact electronic             file name (e.g., ACE Acquisition Strategy) of the corresponding             attachment. Changes recommended during the staffing process must be             adjudicated by the contracting officer. Submit questions or concerns             regarding processing packages that require SAF/AQ approval to SAF/AQC Workflow.          **TABLE 2 SAF/SQ SPACE SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMS:**          SAF/SQ is authorized to execute HoA, SAE, and certain SPE             responsibilities for space systems and programs, unless otherwise             noted in regulation or policy. For space related systems and             programs, the SSC/PK Director, the Space Development Agency (SDA)             Director, or Space RCO (SpRCO) Director of Contracting are             designated HCAs. Submit documents requiring HCA coordination or             approval to the cognizant HCA workflow identified in DAFFARS 5302.101. Approvals from SAF/AQ,             SAF/SQ, DPC, or SecAF require coordination from the HCA.          **NOTE**             **:** Further Delegable Columns with “**No**”             indicate retained responsibilities or those that are non-delegable             or cannot be delegated further per regulation or statute. Further             Delegable Columns with “**Yes**” require written delegations             approved by the Delegated Authority reflected.          **TABLE 1 SAF/AQ NON-SPACE                            SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMS (WHEN HCA IS SAF/AQC)**                      **FOR MASTER FILE ONLY****Item**                      **Reference**                      **Responsibility/Designee**                      **Original Authority**                      **Delegated Authority**                      **Further Delegable**1                      FAR 1.602-3(b)(2) and (3)                         DAFFARS 5301.602-3(b)(2)                      Ratification of unauthorized commitments, subject to                         the limitations in FAR 1.602-3(c) **at or above                         SAT.**                      HCA unless agency designates higher level, further                            delegable no lower than COCO                      SCO                      No2                      FAR 1.602-3(b)(2) and (3)                         DAFFARS 5301.602-3(b)(2)                      Ratification of unauthorized commitments, subject to                         the limitations in FAR 1.602-3(c) **below                         SAT.**                      HCA unless agency designates higher level, further                         delegable no lower than COCO                      COCO                      No3                      DAFFARS 5301.601(a)(i)(A)                      Authority to enter into, approve, or terminate                         **Grants, Cooperative Agreements, Other Transactions                         and Procurements for Experimental purposes**—including                         the issuance of a warrant for such purposes.                      HoA                      See Table 3                      See Table 34                      DAFFARS 5301.601(a)(i)(A)                         DAFFARS 5301.603-1                      Authority to enter into, approve, modify, and                         terminate **contracts**—including the issuance of a                         Contracting Officer warrant for such purposes.                      HoA                      SCO                      Yes5                      FAR 52.203-3                         DAFFARS 5303.202                      Determines, after notice and hearing, that                         contractor or representative offered or gave a gratuity                         to officer, official, or Government employee and                         intended, by the gratuity, to obtain a contract or                         favorable treatment under a contract; and determines                         amount of exemplary damages (between 3 and 10 times cost                         incurred by contractor in giving gratuities to person                         concerned).                      HoA or designee                      SAF/AQC                      No6                      FAR 3.104-2(a)                         DAFFARS 5303.104-2(a)                      Approves agency supplementation of 3.104 including                         specific definitions to identify individuals who occupy                         positions specified in 3.104-3(d)(1)(ii), and any                         clauses required by 3.104.                      SPE unless law establishes a higher level                      SAF/AQ                      No7                      FAR 3.104-5(c)(2)                         DAFFARS 5303.104-3(c)(1)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5303.104-5(c)(2)                      Authorizes the disqualified official to resume                         participation in the procurement or determine that an                         additional disqualification period is necessary. (See                         DAFFARS 5303.104-5(c)(2) when the disqualified official                         is the SCO or the HCA).                      HCA                      SCO                      No8                      FAR 3.104-7                         DAFFARS 5303.104-7(f)                      Reviews and takes appropriate action on information                         that a reported violation or possible violation of a                         present or former government official or someone                         advising that official knowingly disclosed contractor                         bid or proposal information or source selection                         information before award.                      HCA                      SCO, only if GO or SES; otherwise, SAF/AQC                      No9                      DFARS 203.570-2(a)                         DAFFARS 5303.570-2(a)                      Grants waiver in the interest of national security                         that the prohibition period described in Paragraph (b)                         of clause 252.203-7001 may be less than 5 years.                      HoA or designee                      SAF/AQC                      No10                      DFARS 203.570-2(b)                         DAFFARS 5303.570-2(b)                      Makes written determination that the prohibition                         period described in Paragraph (b) of clause 252.203-7001                         may be more than 5 years.                      HoA or designee                      SAF/AQC                      No11                      FAR 3.602                         DAFFARS 5303.602                      Authorizes contract award to a Government employee                         or to a business concern owned or controlled by a                         Government employee and only if there is a most                         compelling reason to do so per FAR 3.602.                      HoA or designee not below HCA                      SAF/AQC                      No12                      FAR 3.704(c)                         DAFFARS 5303.704(c)                      Considers, in addition to any penalty prescribed by                         law or regulation--suspension or debarment proceedings,                         voiding and rescinding contracts for a contractor                         convicted of any offense relating to contracts with the                         agency.                      HoA or designee                      SCO                      No13                      FAR 3.906(c)                         DFARS 203.906(1)                         DAFFARS 5303.906(c)(1)                      Takes required actions regarding reprisals as                         prohibited by 203.903 (10 USC 4701).                      HoA or designee                      SAF/AQC                      No14                      FAR 3.1104(b)                         DAFFARS 5303.1104(b)                      Determines in writing that such action in FAR                         3.1104(a) is in the best interest of the Government (HCA                         may impose conditions that provide mitigation of a                         personal conflict of interest or grant a                         waiver).                      HCA-shall not be redelegated                      SAF/AQC                      No15                      FAR 5.102(a)(5)(iii)                         DAFFARS 5305.102(a)(5)(iii)                      Makes written determination that availability of a                         solicitation through the GPE is not in the Government's                         interest.                      SPE                      SAF/AQC                      No16                      FAR 5.202(b)                         DAFFARS 5305.202(b)                      Makes written determination after consult with                         Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy and the                         Administrator of the Small Business Administration that                         advance notice of proposed contract action is not                         appropriate or reasonable.                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No17                      DFARS 205.502(a)                         DAFFARS 5305.502(a)                      Approves the publication of paid advertisements in                         newspapers.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, one level above CO18                      DFARS 206.302-1(a)(2)(i)(1)                         DAFFARS 5306.302-1(a)(2)(i)(*1*)                      Determines if agency can enter into contracts for                         studies, analyses, or consulting services on the basis                         of an unsolicited proposal without providing for full                         and open competition.                      HCA or designee no lower than COCO                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than COCO19                      FAR 6.302-1(d)                         DFARS 206.302-1(d)                         DFARS PGI 206.302-1(d)                         DAFFARS 5306.302-1(d)                      Approves waiver to post request for information or                         sources sought notices when using J&A authority FAR                         6.302-1.                      HCA or designee no lower than GO/FO/SES                      SCO if GO or SES or MAJCOM SCO if GO or SES;                         otherwise, SAF/AQC                      No20                      DFARS 206.302-4(c)                         DAFFARS 5306.302-4(c)                      Approves a document (AFFARS prescribes use of                         International Agreement Competitive Restrictions (IACR))                         that describes the terms of an agreement or treaty or                         written directions, such as a Letter of Offer and                         Acceptance, which have the effect of requiring the use                         of other than competitive procedures. J&A is not                         required.                      HCA                      CO                      No21                      FAR 6.304(a)(4)                         DAFFARS 5306.304(a)                      Approves in writing the justification for other than                         full and open competition for proposed contracts over                         $100M.                      SPE – not delegable                      SAF/AQ                      No22                      FAR 7.107-2(b)                         DAFFARS 5307.107-2(b)                      Determines that consolidation is necessary and                         justified if the benefits of the acquisition would                         substantially exceed the benefits that would be derived                         from each of the alternative contracting approaches                         identified under paragraph (a)(2).                      SPE                      SCO                      No23                      FAR 7.107-2(e)                         DAFFARS 5307.107-2(e)                      Determines that consolidation is necessary and                         justified when the expected benefits do not meet the                         thresholds for a substantial benefit at paragraph (d)(1)                         of this subsection but are critical to the agency's                         mission success; and the procurement strategy provides                         for maximum practicable participation by small                         business.                      SPE                      SCO                      No24                      FAR 7.107-3(a)                         DAFFARS 5307.107-3(a)                      Makes written determination that the bundling is                         necessary and justified in accordance with 15 U.S.C.                         644(e) after ensuring that conditions at (a)-(e) are                         met.                      HoA                      SAF/AQ                      No25                      FAR 7.107-3(f)(1)                         DAFFARS 5307.107-3(f)(1)                      Determines that bundling is necessary and justified                         when the expected benefits do not meet the thresholds                         for a substantial benefit but are critical to the                         agency's mission success; and the procurement strategy                         provides for maximum practicable participation by small                         business.                      SPE, not delegable                      SAF/AQ                      No26                      DFARS 207.470(b)                         DAFFARS 5307.470(b)                      Approves acquisition for vessel/aircraft/vehicle                         through a lease/charter/similar agreement for 18 months                         or more.                      HCA                      SCO                      No27                      FAR 8.404(h)(3)(ii)(C)                         DAFFARS 5308.404(h)(3)(ii)(C)                      Approves D&F when the total performance period,                         including options, of a T&M/LH order is more than                         three years.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO28                      FAR 8.405-3(a)(3)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5308.405-3(a)(3)(ii)                      Determination (in writing) to award single-award                         Blanket Purchase Agreement with an estimated value                         exceeding $100 million (including any options).                      HoA                      SCO                      No29                      FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(ii)(C)                         DAFFARS 5308.405-6(b)(3)(ii)(C)                      Makes written determination that access through                         e-Buy not in Government's interest.                      SPE                      SAF/AQC                      No30                      FAR 8.405-6(d)(4)                         DAFFARS 5308.405-6(d)                         DAFFARS 5306.304(a)                      Approves the justification for limited sources under                         a BPA with an estimated value over $100M.                      SPE – not delegable                      SAF/AQ                      No31                      FAR 9.202(a)                         DFARS PGI 209.202(a)(1)                         DAFFARS 5309.202(a)(1)                      Is the designee referenced in FAR 9.202(a)                         (inclusion of other qualification requirements).                      HoA or designee                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO32                      FAR 9.206-1(b)                         DAFFARS 5309.206-1(b)                      Is the designee referenced in FAR 9.206-1(b)                         (enforcing qualification requirements).                      HoA or designee                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than COCO33                      DFARS 209.270-3(a)                         DAFFARS 5309.270-3(a)                      Approves a contract for procurement, modification,                         repair, or overhaul of an aviation critical safety item                         with a source approved by the head of the design control                         activity.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO34                      FAR 9.405(a)                         DAFFARS 5309.405(a)                      Determines compelling reason exists to solicit                         offers from, award contracts to, or consent to                         subcontracts with contractor debarred, suspended, or                         proposed for debarment.                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No35                      DFARS 209.405(b)(ii)(A)                         DAFFARS 5309.405(b)(ii)(A)                      Grants exemption permitting award to contractor that                         has violation of Clean Air or Clean Water Act.                      HoA, delegable no lower than GO or SES                      SAF/AQC                      No36                      FAR 9.405(e)(2)-(3)                         DAFFARS 5309.405(e)(2)-(3)                      Makes written determination of the compelling reason                         to consider bid received from, evaluate for award,                         include in competitive range or hold discussions with                         listed contractor.                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No37                      FAR 9.405-1(a)(1)                         DAFFARS 5309.405-1(a)(1)                      Directs discontinuance of contracts or subcontracts                         in existence at time contractor was debarred, suspended,                         or proposed for debarment.                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No38                      FAR 9.405-1(a)(2)                         DAFFARS 5309.405-1(a)(2)                      For contractors debarred, suspended, or proposed for                         debarment, makes written determination of the compelling                         reasons to place orders exceeding the guaranteed                         minimum; place orders under FSS, BPAs, or BOAs; or add                         new work, exercise options, or otherwise extend duration                         or current contracts or orders.                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No39                      FAR 9.405-2(a)                         DFARS 209.405-2(a)                         DAFFARS 5309.405-2(a)                      States in writing that compelling reason exists for                         CO to consent to proposed subcontracts with contractors                         debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment, or that                         the Secretary of Defense has identified in SAM                         Exclusions as being owned or controlled by the                         government of a country that is a state sponsor of                         terrorism.                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No40                      FAR 9.503**/** 9.506(d)(3)                         DAFFARS 5309.503                         DAFFARS 5309.504(c)                      Waives FAR 9.5 requirements -- Organizational and                         Consultant Conflicts of Interest (OCI).                      HoA or designee                      SAF/AQC                      No41                      DFARS 209.571-7(c)(1)                         DAFFARS 5309.571-7(c)(1)                      Determines an exception to Limitation on Future                         Contracting in systems engineering and technical                         assistance contracts is necessary.                      HCA – cannot be delegated                      SAF/AQC                      No42                      FAR 11.103(a)                         DAFFARS 5311.103(a)                      Require offerors to demonstrate that items offered                         have (1) either achieved market acceptance or been                         satisfactorily supplied to an agency under current or                         recent contracts for the same or similar requirements,                         and (2) otherwise meet the item description,                         specifications, or other criteria prescribed in the                         public notice and solicitation.                      HoA                      CO                      No43                      DFARS 211.274-2(b)(1)                         DAFFARS 5311.274-2(b)(1)                      Determines the items are to be used to support a                         contingency or humanitarian or peacekeeping operation;                         to facilitate defense against or recovery from nuclear,                         biological, chemical, or radiological attack; to                         facilitate the provision of international disaster                         assistance; or to support response to an emergency or                         major disaster and, therefore, contractor not required                         to provide DoD IUID.                      HCA                      SCO                      No44                      DFARS 211.274-2(b)(2)(i)(A)                         DAFFARS 5311.274-2(b)(2)(i)(A)                      Executes D&F that it is more cost effective for                         the Government to assign, mark, and register the unique                         item identifier after delivery, & item acquired from                         SB concern or is commercial acquired under FAR Part 12                         or 8 **for an ACAT I program.**                      SAE                      PEO                      No45                      DFARS 211.274-2(b)(2)(i)((B)                         DAFFARS 5311.274-2(b)(2)(i)(B)                      Executes D&F that it is more cost effective for                         the Government to assign, mark, and register the unique                         item identifier after delivery, & item acquired from                         SB concern or is commercial acquired under FAR Part 12                         or 8 **for**                         **all other programs.**                      HCA                      SCO                      No46                      FAR 11.501(d)                         DAFFARS 5311.501(d)                      Waives or reduces the amount of liquidated damages                         assessed under a contract if Commissioner, Financial                         Management Service, or designee approves (see Treasury                         Order 145-10).                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No47                      DFARS 212.102(a)(ii)(B)                         DAFFARS 5312.102(a)(ii)(B)                      If the contracting officer challenges an existing                         commercial product or commercial service determination,                         either confirm the prior determination was appropriate                         and still applicable, or issue a determination that the                         prior use of FAR Part 12 procedures was improper, or no                         longer appropriate, with a written explanation for the                         basis of the determination.                      HCA                      SCO                      No48                      DFARS 212.207(b)(iii)                         DAFFARS 5312.207(b)(iii)                      **For any class D&F,**approves written                            determination by the contracting officer to use                            T&M or LH for commercial services contracts.                      HoA IAW Class Deviation until rescinded & PM                         20-C-09 as incorporated                      SAF/AQC49                      DFARS 212.207(b)(iii)                         DAFFARS 5312.207(b)(iii)                      **For an individual D&F if the base period plus                            any option period exceeds 3 years regardless of                            T&M/LH value, or if the T&M/LH value exceeds                            $10M,**approves written determination by the                            contracting officer to use T&M or LH for                            commercial services contracts.                      HoA IAW Class Deviation until rescinded & PM                         20-C-09/-10 as incorporated                      SCO                      No50                      DFARS 212.207(b)(iii)                         DAFFARS 5312.207(b)(iii)                      **For an individual D&F if the base period plus                            any option period is 3 years or less & the                            T&M/LH value is less than or equal to $10M,**approves written determination by the contracting                            officer to use T&M or LH for commercial services                            contracts.                      HoA IAW Class Deviation until rescinded & PM                         20-C-09/-10 as incorporated                      SCO                      Yes, 1-level above the CO51                      DFARS 212.272(b)(2)(i)                         DAFFARS 5312.272(b)(2)(i)                      **For contracts above $10M**, determines no                         commercial services are suitable to meet the agency’s                         needs for facilities related services, knowledge-based                         services (e.g., Advisory and Assistance Services                         excluding engineering services), medical services, or                         transportation services.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO52                      DFARS 212.302(c)                         DAFFARS 5312.302(c)                      Waiver authority for tailoring provisions and                         clauses for acquisition of commercial products and                         commercial services under FAR 12.302(c).                      HCA                      SCO                      No53                      FAR 14.201-7(b)(2) and (c)(2)                         DAFFARS 5314.201-7(b)(2)                         and (c)(2)                      Waives the requirement for inclusion of FAR clauses                         52.214-27 and 52.214-28 in a contract with a foreign                         government or agency of that government.                      HCA                      SCO                      No54                      FAR 14.407-3(e)                         DAFFARS 5314.407-3(e)                      Make administrative determinations in connection                         with mistakes in bids alleged after opening of bids and                         before award.                      HoA                      COCO                      No55                      DFARS PGI 215.300 (DoD Source Selection Procedures)                            1.2.3                         DAFFARS MP5315.3 1.2.3                      Waives requirements of DoD Source Selection                         Procedures paragraph 1.2 for solicitations valued                         between $10M and $1B                      SPE                      SCO                      No56                      DFARS 215.371-5                         DAFFARS 5315.371-5                      Waives the requirement at DFARS 215.371-2 to                         resolicit for an additional period of at least 30 days                         when only one offer is received as a result of a                         compe`titive solicitation allowing fewer than 30 days                         for receipt of proposals.                      HCA – no lower than 1-level above CO                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO57                      Class Deviation 2022-O0005 Rev 1                         DAFFARS 5315.403-1(b)                      Determines certified cost or pricing data should be                            required based on past performance or other                            information specific to the award.                      HCA                      SCO                      No58                      FAR 15.403-1(c)(4)                         DFARS 215.403-1(c)(4)(A)                         DAFFARS 5315.403-1(c)(4)(A)                      Waives requirement for submission of certified cost                         or pricing data in exceptional cases.                      HCA – w/o power of delegation                      SAF/AQC                      No59                      FAR 15.403-3(a)(4)                         DAFFARS 5315.403-3(a)(4)                      Approves determination to make award without offeror                            submission of data other than certified cost or                            pricing data.                      HCA, delegable no lower than one level above                         CO                      SCO                      No60                      DFARS PGI 215.403-3(a)(6)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5315.403-3(a)(6)(ii)                      Provides quarterly information within 25 days                            following the end of the quarter using Contractor Denials of Data                            Requests.                      HCA                      SCO                      No61                      FAR 15.403-4(a)(2)                         DAFFARS 5315.403-4(a)(2)                      Authorizes CO to obtain certified cost or pricing                         data for actions below the threshold in FAR                         15.403-4(a)(1), provided the action exceeds the                         SAT.                      HCA – w/o power of delegation                      SAF/AQC                      No62                      Class Deviation 2022-O0005 Rev 1                         DAFFARS 5315.404-2                      Determines that auditing of records should be                         required based on past performance or other information                         specific to the award.                      HCA                      SCO                      No63                      DFARS 215.404-4(c)(2)(C)(*2*)                         DAFFARS 5315.404-4(c)(2)(C)(*2*)                      Approves the use of the alternate structured                         approach for Profit (see DFARS 215.404-73).                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO64                      DFARS 215.407-3(b)(i)                         DAFFARS 5315.407-3(b)(i)                      Waives on a case-by-case basis, the use of forward                         pricing rate agreement (FPRA) rates when such rates are                         available.                      HCA                      SCO                      No65                      DFARS PGI 215.407-4(c)(2)(B)                         DAFFARS 5315.407-4(c)(2)(B)                      Requests an overhead should-cost review for a                         contractor business unit that does not meet the criteria                         found in DFARS PGI 215.407-4(c)(2)(A).                      HCA                      SCO                      No66                      DFARS 215.408(2)(i)(A)(2)                         DFARS 225.870-4(c)(2)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5315.408(2)(i)(A)(2)                      Approve determination (when contracting with the                         Canadian Commercial Corporation) that data other than                         certified cost or pricing data are needed in order to                         determine that the price is fair and reasonable.                      HCA or designee no lower than 2-lvls above the                         CO                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than 2-levels above the CO67                      DFARS 215.408(2)(ii)(A)(2)                         DFARS 225.870-4(c)(2)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5315.408(2)(ii)(A)(2)                      Approve determination (when contracting with the                         Canadian Commercial Corporation) that it is reasonably                         certain that data other than certified cost or pricing                         data will be needed in order to determine that the price                         of modifications is fair and reasonable.                      HCA or designee no lower than 2-lvls above the CO                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than 2-levels above the CO68                      FAR 16.206-3(d)                         DAFFARS 5316.206-3(d)                      Approves the use of a fixed-ceiling-price contract                         with retroactive price redetermination.                      HCA or higher if required by agency                      SAF/AQC                      No69                      FAR 16.401(d)                         DFARS 216.401(d)(i) DAFFARS 5316.401(d)(i)                      Approves D&F to justify that the use of an                         **award-fee contract** is in the best interest of the                         government.                      HCA or designee no lower than 1 level below the                         HCA                      SCO                      No70                      FAR 16.401(d)                         DFARS 216.401(d)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5316.401(d)(ii)                      Approves D&F to justify that the use of **an                         incentive contract**is in the best interest of the                         government.                      HCA or designee no lower than 1-lvl above the                         CO                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than 1-level above the CO71                      FAR 16.401(e)(3)(I)                         DAFFARS 5316.401(e)(3)(i)                      Designate the Fee Determining Official on an                         individual contract or class basis. This designation may                         be made by name, position, or function, without                         limitation.                      FDO unless otherwise authorized in agency                         procedures                      PEO for PEO designated programs or SCO for all other                         programs                      Yes72                      DFARS 216.405-2(1)                         DAFFARS 5316.405-2(1)                      Approves setting the percentage of award fee                         available for the final evaluation below 40 percent if                         the contracting officer determines that a lower                         percentage is appropriate.                      HCA – may not delegate                      SAF/AQC                      No73                      FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(C)(4)                         DAFFARS 5316.505(b)(2)                      Approves the justification for exceptions to fair                         opportunity for a proposed order over $100M.                      SPE – not delegable                      SAF/AQ                      No74                      FAR 16.601(d)(1)(ii)                         DFARS 216.601(d)(i)(A)(3)                         DAFFARS 5316.601(d)(i)(A)(3)                      Approves a D&F that a listed exception                         applies.                      HCA                      SAF/AQC                      No75                      FAR 16.603-2(c)(3)                         DAFFARS 5316.603-2(c)(3)                      Approves the determination of a reasonable price or                         fee if the CO & contractor fail to reach                         agreement.                      HCA                      SCO                      No76                      FAR 16.603-3                         DAFFARS 5316.603-3                      Determines a letter contract may be used if no other                         contract type is suitable.                      HCA or designee                      SCO                      Yes, below $50M but no lower than the COCO77                      FAR 17.105-1(b)                         DAFFARS 5317.105-1(b)                      Enters into a multi-year contract (MYC) for supplies                         (DoD) if conditions at (b)(1)-(5) are met.                      HoA                      PEO for PEO designated programs                                                  SAF/AQC for all other programs                      No78                      FAR 17.106-3(f)                         DAFFARS 5317.106-3(f)                      Authorizes the use of a solicitation requesting only                         multi-year prices, provided that dual proposals are not                         necessary to meet the objectives in FAR                         17.105-2.                      HCA                      SCO                      No79                      FAR 17.106-3(g)                         DAFFARS 5317.106-3(g)                      Approves the use of variable unit prices on                         multi-year contracts provided that, for competitive                         proposals, there is a valid method of                         evaluation.                      HCA                      SCO                      No80                      DFARS 217.170(a)                         DAFFARS 5317.170(a)                      Compares cost if MYC to cost of an annual                         procurement approach, using present value analysis;                         award only if MYC will result in the lower cost.                      HoA                      PEO for PEO designated programs                                                  SAF/AQC for all other programs81                      DFARS 217.170(b)                         DAFFARS 5317.170(b)                      Provides written notice to the congressional defense                         committees at least 30 days before termination of any                         MYC.                      HoA                      PEO for PEO designated programs                                                  SAF/AQC for all other programs                      No82                      DFARS 217.171(c)                         DAFFARS 5317.171(c)                      Makes written determination before entering into a                         MYC that the conditions at (c)(1)-(3) are met.                      HoA                      PEO for PEO designated programs                                                  SAF/AQC for all other programs                      No83                      DFARS 217.172(f)(2)                         DAFFARS 5317.172(f)(2)                      Determines the conditions required by DFARS                         217.172(h)(2)(i)-(vii) will be met by a multi-year                         contract equal to or greater than $750M.                      HCA                      SCO                      No84                      DFARS 217.172(g)                         DAFFARS 5317.172(g)                      Enters into a MYC for a weapon system pursuant to                         DFARS 217.172(g)(1) or advance procurement of                         components, parts, and materials necessary to                         manufacture a weapon system pursuant to DFARS 217.172                         (g)(2)                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No85                      DFARS 217.172(h)                         DAFFARS 5317.172(h)                      Ensures that the conditions at (h)(1)-(7) are                         satisfied before awarding a MYC for a defense                         acquisition program that has been specifically                         authorized by law to be carried out using MYC                         authority.                      HoA                      PEO for PEO designated programs                                                  SAF/AQC for all other programs                      No86                      DFARS 217.173                         DAFFARS 5317.173                      Enters into aMYC for up to 4 years (for supplies and                         services required for management, maintenance, and                         operation of military family housing) and pay for each                         year from annual appropriations.                      HoA                      PEO for PEO designated programs                                                  SAF/AQC for all other programs                      No87                      DFARS 217.174(b)                         DAFFARS 5317.174(b)                      Determines, on the basis of a business case                         analysis, that the proposed purchase of electricity from                         sources of renewable energy under such contract is cost                         effective; and it would not be possible to purchase                         electricity from the source in an economical manner                         without the use of a contract for a period in excess of                         five years.                      HCA                      SCO                      No88                      DFARS 217.204(e)(i)(C)                         DAFFARS 5317.204(e)(i)(C)                      Determines in writing that exceptional circumstances                         require an ordering period that exceeds 10 years.                      HoA                      PEO for PEO designated programs                                                  SAF/AQC for all other programs                      No89                      DFARS 217.204(e)(iii)                         DAFFARS 5317.204(e)(iii)                      Approves issuance of an order subject to                            217.204(e)(i) if performance under the order is                            expected to extend more than 1 year beyond the 10-yr                            limit or extended limit described in (e)(i)(C).                      SPE                      PEO for PEO designated programs                                                  SAF/AQC for all other programs                      No90                      FAR 17.502-2(c)(2)                         DAFFARS 5317.502-2(c)(2)                      Approves D&F for an Economy Act order to obtain                         supplies or services by interagency acquisition when the                         servicing agency is not covered by the FAR.                      SPE, not delegable                      SAF/AQ                      No91                      FAR 17.703(e)                         DAFFARS 5317.703(e)                      Determine in writing that it is necessary in the                         interest of DoD to acquire supplies and services through                         the nondefense agency during the fiscal year, absent                         certification required by 17.703(a).                      SPE – no lower than HCA                      SAF/AQC                      No92                      DFARS 217.7404(a)(1)(ii)                         DFARS 217.7404-1                         DAFFARS 5317.7404(a)(1)(iii)                         DAFFARS 5317.7404-1                      Approves Undefinitized Contract Actions (UCA), to                         include Foreign Military Sales & including                         requirements for non-urgent spare parts and support                         equipment in a UCA; or modifying the scope of a UCA when                         performance has already begun.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, below $50M no lower than the COCO93                      DFARS 217.7404(b)(2)                         DFARS 252.217-7027(c)                         DAFFARS 5317.7404(b)(2)                      Approves unilateral definitizations by the                            Contracting Officer (in writing) for **UCAs with a                            value greater than $50M.**                      HCA w/o power of redelegation for any UCA value                         greater than $50M                      SAF/AQC                      No94                      DFARS 217.7404(b)(2)                         DFARS 252.217-7027(c)                         DAFFARS 5317.7404(b)(2)                      Approves unilateral definitizations by the                            Contracting Officer (in writing) **for UCAs with a                            value of $50M or below.**                      N/A                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO95                      DFARS 217.7404-3(a)(1)                         DAFFARS 5317.7404-3(a)(1)                      Determines in writing that extending definitization                         beyond an additional 90 days is in the best interest of                         the Government.                      HCA w/o power of redelegation                      SAF/AQC                      No96                      DFARS 217.7404-5(b)                         DAFFARS 5317.7404-5(b)                      Waives limitations of 217.7404(a) Foreign military                         sales contracts; 217.7404-2 Price ceiling; 217.7404-3                         Definitization schedule; and 217.7404-4 Limitations of                         obligations, if necessary to support cont. ops or                         humanitarian/peacekeeping op.                      HoA                      HCA                      No97                      DFARS PGI 217.7504(4)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5317.7504(4)(ii)                      Authorizes reverse engineering.                      HCA                      SCO                      No98                      DFARS 217.7505(b)                         DAFFARS 5317.7505(b)                      Contracting Officer submits certification for a                         replenishment part price increase that increased by 25                         percent or more over the most recent 12-month period to                         the appropriate authority.                      HCA                      SCO                      No99                      FAR 18.125                         DAFFARS 5318.125                      Determines that the contracting process may continue                         after GAO has received a protest (See FAR 33.104(b) and                         (c)).                      HCA on non-delegable basis per 33.104                      SAF/AQC                      No100                      FAR 18.2                         FAR 18.201                         DFARS 218.271                         DFARS 218.202                         DFARS 218.201(2)                         DFARS 218.201                         DAFFARS 5318.202                         DAFFARS 5318.201(c)(2)                         DAFFARS 5318.201(c)                         DAFFARS 5318.201(b)                         DAFFARS 5318.271(S-90)                         DAFFARS 5318.271                                                  Associated References                         FAR 2.101, paragraph (3)                         FAR 2.101                         FAR 12.102(f)(1)                         FAR 13.500(c)(1)                         FAR 13.201(g)(1)                         DFARS 211.274-2(b)(1)                         DFARS 215.371-4(a)(2)                         DFARS 216.601(d)(i)(A)(3)                         DAFFARS 5311.274-2(b)(1)                         DAFFARS 5312.102(f)(1)                         DAFFARS 5313.201(g)(1)                         DAFFARS 5313.500(c)(1)                         DAFFARS 5315.371-4(a)(2)                         DAFFARS 5316.601(d)(i)(A)(3)                      Determines that micro-purchases and simplified                         acquisitions of supplies or services (or the supplies or                         services themselves as applicable) are to be used in                         support of a contingency operation; to facilitate                         defense against or recovery from cyber, nuclear,                         biological, chemical, or radiological attack; to                         facilitate the provision of international disaster                         assistance; or to support response to an emergency or                         major disaster.                      Various                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than COCO101                      FAR 19.201(b)                         DAFFARS 5319.201(b)                      Implements small business programs within their                         activities, achieve program goals, and ensure                         contracting personnel maintain knowledge of program                         requirements.                      HCA                      SCO                      No102                      DFARS 219.201(c)(8)                         DAFFARS 5319.201(c)(8)                      Assigns small business technical advisors to perform                         this function in accordance with DFARS                         219.201(c)(8).                      HCA                      SCO                      No103                      FAR 19.502-8(b)                         DFARS 219.502-8(b)                         DAFFARS 5319.502-8(b)                      Renders a decision regarding the CO’s rejection of                         an SBA recommendation.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO104                      FAR 19.1305(d)(2)                         DAFFARS 5319.1305(d)(2)                      Determines not to suspend action on the acquisition                         because urgent and compelling circumstances                         exist.                      HCA                      SCO                      No105                      FAR 19.1405(d)                         DAFFARS 5319.1405(d)                      Determines not to suspend action. Replies to SBA                         after receipt of a formal appeal from SBA concerning                         rejection of a set-aside for Service-disabled                         Veteran-owned Small Business.                      HCA                      SCO                      No106                      FAR 19.1505(i)(3)                         DAFFARS 5319.1505(i)(3)                      Issues a written determination on SBA’s appeal of the                            CO rejection of SBA’s PCR recommendation.                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No107                      FAR 19.1505(i)(3)                         DAFFARS 5319.1505(i)(3)                      Makes a written determination that urgent and                         compelling circumstances which significantly affect the                         interests of the United States compel award of the                         contract.                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No108                      FAR 19.1505(i)(5)                         DAFFARS 5319.1505(i)(5)                      Specifies in writing the reasons for a denial of an                         SBA formal appeal.                      HoA or designee                      SAF/AQC                      No109                      FAR 22.101-1(e)                         DAFFARS 5322.101-1(e)                      Designates programs for contractors to notify                         Government of actual or potential labor                         disputes.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO110                      DFARS 222.101-3-70(b)                         DFARS PGI 222.101-3-70(b)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5322.101-3-70(b)(ii)                      Submits impact reports on labor disputes to agency                         head when sufficient urgency warrants the attention of                         the agency head or when specifically requested.                      HCA                      SCO                      No111                      FAR 22.406-13                         DFARS 222.406-13                         DAFFARS 5322.406-13                      For construction contracts, submits Semiannual                         Enforcement Reports to the labor advisor.                      HCA                      SCO                      No112                      FAR 22.805(a)(8)                         DAFFARS 5322.805(a)(8)                      Approves an urgent or critical award, without                         pre-award clearance from the Office of Federal Contract                         Compliance Programs (OFCCP), if OFCCP cannot complete                         the evaluation by required date. Applies for                         contracts/subcontracts $10M or more excluding                         construction.                      HCA                      SCO                      No113                      FAR 22.1802(d)                         DAFFARS 5322.1802(d)                      Waives the E-Verify requirement for a contract or                         subcontract or a class of contracts or subcontracts,                         either temporarily or for the period of                         performance.                      HCA – may not be delegated                      SAF/AQC                      No114                      DFARS 222.7003                         DAFFARS 5322.7003                      Waives the requirements of 222.7002 on case-by-case                         basis for national security.                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No115                      DFARS PGI 223.370-4(1)(i)(A)(2)                         DAFFARS 5323.370-4(1)(i)(A)(2)                      Waives the mandatory requirements for safety                         precautions for ammunition and explosives.                      HCA                      SCO                      No116                      FAR 25.103(a)                         DFARS 225.103(a)(ii)(B)(1)                         DAFFARS 5325.103(a)(ii)(B)(1)                      Determines that domestic preference for foreign end                            product would be inconsistent with the public                            interest for acquisitions **valued at or below                            SAT.**                      1-level above the CO                      1-level above the CO                      No117                      FAR 25.103(a)                         DFARS 225.103(a)(ii)(B)(2)                         DAFFARS 5325.103(a)(ii)(B)(2)                      Determines that domestic preference for foreign end                         product would be inconsistent with the public interest                         for acquisitions**with a value greater than SAT but                         less than $1.5M.**                      HCA                      SCO                      No118                      FAR 25.103(a)                         DFARS 225.103(a)(ii)(B)(3)                         DAFFARS 5325.103(a)(ii)(B)(3)                      Determines that domestic preference for foreign end                         product would be inconsistent with the public interest                         for **acquisitions valued $1.5M or more.**                      HoA                      SAF/AQ for ACAT I Programs                                                  SAF/AQC for other than ACAT I Programs                      No119                      FAR 25.103(b)(2)(i)                         DFARS 225.103(b)(ii)(A)                         DAFFARS 5325.103(b)(ii)(A)                         DAFFARS MP5325.103(a)                      Approves determination that an                         article/material/supply is not mined, produced, or                         manufactured in the United States in sufficient and                         reasonably available commercial quantities of a                         satisfactory quality for **acquisitions valued at or                         below SAT.**                      1-level above the CO                      1-level above the CO                      No120                      FAR 25.103(b)(2)(i)                         DFARS 225.103(b)(ii)(B)                         DAFFARS 5325.103(b)(ii)(B)                         DAFFARS MP5325.103(a)                      Approves determination that an                         article/material/supply is not mined, produced, or                         manufactured in the United States in sufficient and                         reasonably available commercial quantities of a                         satisfactory quality for **acquisitions with a value                         greater than the SAT but less than $1.5M.**                      COCO                      COCO                      No121                      FAR 25.103(b)(2)(i)                         DFARS 225.103(b)(ii)(C)                         DAFFARS 5325.103(b)(ii)(C)                         DAFFARS MP5325.103(a)                      Approves determination that an                         article/material/supply is not mined, produced, or                         manufactured in the United States in sufficient and                         reasonably available commercial quantities of a                         satisfactory quality for **acquisitions valued at $1.5M                         or more.**                      HCA                      SCO122                      FAR 25.202(a)(1)                         DAFFARS 5325.202(a)(1)                      Determines that application of the restrictions of                         the Buy American statute to a particular construction                         material would be impracticable or would be inconsistent                         with the public interest.                      HoA                      SAF/AQ for ACAT I Programs                                                  SAF/AQC for other than ACAT I Programs                      No123                      FAR 25.202(a)(2)                         DFARS 225.202(a)(2)                         DAFFARS 5325.202(a)(2)                      Buy American Exception. Approves determination that a                            particular construction material is not mined,                            produced, or manufactured in the United States in                            sufficient and reasonably available commercial                            quantities of a satisfactory quality for                            **acquisitions valued above SAT**.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO124                      FAR 25.202(a)(2)                         DFARS 225.202(a)(2)                         DAFFARS 5325.202(a)(2)                      Buy American Exception. Approves determination that a                            particular construction material is not mined,                            produced, or manufactured in the United States in                            sufficient and reasonably available commercial                            quantities of a satisfactory quality for                            **acquisitions valued at or below SAT**.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than 1-level above the CO125                      FAR 25.204(b)                         DAFFARS 5325.204(b)                      Specifies a higher percentage than 20 percent that                         the CO adds to the offered price of any foreign                         construction material proposed for exception from the                         requirements of the Buy American statute based on the                         unreasonable cost of domestic construction materials.                      HoA                      SAF/AQ for ACAT I Programs                                                  SAF/AQC for other than ACAT I Programs                      No126                      DFARS 225.403(c)(ii)(A)                         DAFFARS 5325.403(c)(ii)(A)                      Approves a national interest waiver for a purchase                         by an overseas purchasing activity if the product is                         critical for the support of U.S. forces stationed                         abroad.                      HCA                      SCO                      No127                      FAR 25.603(a)(1)(i)                         DAFFARS 5325.603(a)(1)(i)                      American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-Buy American                         Statute-Construction Materials. Approves determination                         that a particular construction material is not mined,                         produced, or manufactured in the United States in                         sufficient and reasonably available commercial                         quantities of a satisfactory quality for **acquisitions                         with a value greater than SAT.**                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, but no lower than the COCO128                      FAR 25.603(a)(1)(i)                         DAFFARS 5325.603(a)(1)(i)                      American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-Buy American                         Statute-Construction Materials. Approves determination                         that a particular construction material is not mined,                         produced, or manufactured in the United States in                         sufficient and reasonably available commercial                         quantities of a satisfactory quality**for acquisitions                         value at or below the SAT.**                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than 1-level above the CO129                      FAR 25.603(a)(1)(iii)                         DAFFARS 5325.603(a)(1)(iii)                      Determines that application of the restrictions of                         section 1605 of the Recovery Act to a particular                         manufactured construction material, or the restrictions                         of the Buy American statute to a particular                         unmanufactured construction material would be                         inconsistent with the public interest.                      HoA                      SAF/AQ for ACAT I Programs                                                  SAF/AQC for other than ACAT I Programs                      No130                      FAR 25.603(a)(2)                         DAFFARS 5325.603(a)(2)                      Determines that application of the Buy American                         statute to a particular unmanufactured construction                         material would be impracticable.                      HoA                      SAF/AQ for ACAT I Programs                                                  SAF/AQC for other than ACAT I Programs                      No131                      FAR 25.603(b)(2)                         DAFFARS 5325.603(b)(2)                      When a determination is made, for any of the reasons                         stated in FAR 25.603, that certain foreign                         construction materials may be used, provides a notice to                         the Federal Register within three business days after                         the determination of the inapplicability of Section 1605                         of the Recovery Act is made, with a copy to the                         Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy and to the                         Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board.                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No132                      FAR 25.1001(a)(2)(iii)                         DAFFARS 5325.1001(a)(2)(iii)                      Executes D&F in accordance with 25.1001(b), that                         use of 52.215-2 w/Alt III or 52.212-5 w/Alt I will best                         serve interest of the United States.                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No133                      DFARS 225.7008(b)                         DAFFARS 5325.7008(b)                      Waives restrictions on certain foreign purchases                         under 10 U.S.C. 4864.                      HCA                      SCO                      No134                      DFARS 225.7021-3                         DAFFARS 5325.7021-3                      Determines that the disclosure requirements                         regarding use of facilities and employment of                         individuals who perform work in the People’s Republic of                         China would not be in the national security interests of                         the US.                      SPE, not delegable                      SAF/AQ                      No135                      DFARS 225.7501(c)                         DAFFARS 5325.7501(c)                      Any time during the acquisition process, determines                         that it is not in the public interest to apply the                         restrictions of the Balance of Payments Program to the                         end product or construction material.                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No136                      DFARS 225.7703-2(b)(2)(i)                         DAFFARS 5325.7703-2(b)(2)(i)                      Makes written determination that it is in the                            national security interest of the US to use a                            procedure in 225.7703-1(a) for products or services                            not limited to use by the military forces, police, or                            other security personnel of Afghanistan (individual                            action D&F with a value of less than $100M).                      HCA                      SAF/AQC                      No137                      DFARS 225.7703-2(b)(2)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5325.7703-2(b)(2)(ii)                      Makes written determination that it is in the                         national security interest of the US to use a procedure                         in 225.7703-1(a) for products or services not limited to                         use by the military forces, police, or other security                         personnel of Afghanistan (value of $100M or more) or to                         a class of acquisitions.                      SAE w/o power of redelegation                      SAF/AQ                      No138                      FARS 26.203(b)                         DAFFARS 5326.203(b)                      Determines in writing that transition to local firms                         is not feasible or practicable (individual or class                         basis).                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No139                      FAR 27.201-2(e)                         DAFFARS 5327.201-2(e)                      Approves to exempt U.S. patents from the patent                         indemnity clause.                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No140                      FAR 27.306(a)                         DAFFARS 5327.306(a)                      In contracts with small business concerns or                         nonprofits, approves and signs written justification                         allowing Government to require licensing to 3rd parties                         of inventions. May only authorize if (1) Use of the                         invention by others is necessary for the practice of a                         subject invention or for the use of a work object of the                         contract; and (2) Action is necessary to achieve the                         practical application of the subject invention or work                         object.                      HoA – may not delegate this authority                      SAF/AQ                      No141                      FAR 28.105                         DAFFARS 5328.105                      Approves using other types of bonds when acquiring                         particular supplies or services.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO142                      FAR 28.106-2(a)                         DAFFARS 5328.106-2(a)                      Approves the use of a new surety bond during the                         performance of the contract.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO143                      FAR 28.106-6(c)                         DAFFARS 5328.106-6(c)                      Provides a certified copy of the payment bond and                         the contract in accordance with FAR 28.106-6(c);                         including determining the reasonable and appropriate                         costs the requestor must pay.                      HoA or designee                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the CO144                      DFARS 228.311-1                         DAFFARS 5328.311-1                      Waives the requirement for use of FAR clause                         52.228-7, Insurance -- Liability to Third                         Persons.                      HCA                      SCO                      No145                      DFARS 228.370(a)(2)                         DAFFARS 5328.370(a)(2)                      Disallows the contractor to buy insurance for                         war-hazard losses. If so, the CO shall insert the clause                         at DFARS 252.228-7000.                      HCA                      SCO                      No146                      FAR 30.201-5(a)                         DFARS 230.201-5(a)                         DAFFARS 5330.201-5(a)                      Waive CAS applicability in accordance with the                         conditions at FAR 30.205-5(b).                      HoA, delegable no lower than senior contract policy                         making level                      SAF/AQC                      No147                      FAR 30.202-6(b)                         DAFFARS 30.202-6(b)                      Authorizes award of a CAS-covered contract w/o                         obtaining submission of the required disclosure                         statement.                      HoA on a nondelegable basis                      SAF/AQ                      No148                      Class Deviation                            2011-O0006                         DAFFARS 5331                      Waives the requirements of FAR 31.                      HCA                      SCO                      No149                      Class Deviation                            2011-O0006                         DAFFARS 5331                      Determine that incurrence of the Contribution in Aid                         of Construction (CIAC) tax is necessary to achieve the                         most beneficial business case for the Government and                         allowing the CIAC tax will result in significant                         benefits to the Government that outweigh the cost of                         allowing the tax.                      HCA                      SCO                      No150                      FAR 32.202-1(d)                         DAFFARS 5332.202-1(d)                      Approves commercial product/service unusual contract                         financing                      HCA                      SAF/AQC                      No151                      FAR 32.402(c)(1)(iii)                         DAFFARS 5332.402(c)(1)(iii)                      Determines, based on written findings, that advance                         payment is in public interest or facilitates national                         defense.                      HoA or designee                      SAF/AQC                      No152                      DFARS 232.901(1)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5332.901(1)(ii)                      Makes determination, after consultation with the                         cognizant comptroller, that conditions exist that limit                         normal business operations.                      HCA                      SCO                      No153                      FAR 32.906(a)                         DAFFARS 5332.906(a)                      Determines that (1) making invoice and contract                         financing payments earlier than 7 days prior to the                         dates specified in the contract is warranted in a                         specific case; or (2) use of accelerated payment methods                         described in 5 CFR §1315.5 is necessary.                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No154                      FAR 32.1106(b)                         DAFFARS 5332.1106(b)                      Authorizes electronic funds transfer (EFT) for a                         non-domestic transaction if (1) the political,                         financial, and communications infrastructure in the                         foreign country supports EFT payment; or (2) payments of                         other than United States currency may be made                         safely.                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No155                      FAR 33.102(b)(3)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5333.102(b)(3)(ii)                      At the request of the contractor, reviews agency                         records associated with a request for reimbursement of                         protest costs by the Government.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO156                      FAR 33.104(b)(1) or (c)(2)                         DAFFARS 5333.104(b)(1) or (c)(2)                      Authorizes contract award notwithstanding a GAO                         protest before award, or continued contract performance                         notwithstanding a GAO protest after award.                      HCA on a nondelegable basis                      SAF/AQC                      No157                      FAR 33.104(g)                         DAFFARS 5333.104(g)                      Reports to the GAO why their recommendations have                         not been followed by the agency not later than 5 days                         after the expiration of the 60-day response period.                      HCA                      SAF/AQC                      No158                      DFARS 233.215(3)                         DAFFARS 5333.215(3)                      Determines that continued performance is necessary                         pending resolution of any claim that might arise under                         or be related to the contract.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than 1-level above CO159                      DFARS 234.7002(d)(4)                         DAFFARS 5334.7002(d)(4)                      Determines the information submitted is not                         sufficient to determine the reasonableness of price for                         items developed exclusively at private expense.                      HCA                      SCO                      No160                      DFARS 235.015-70(c) & (d)(3)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5335.015-70(c) & (d)(3)(ii)                      Approves special use allowance for research facility                         acquired by educational institutions.                      HCA                      SCO                      No161                      DFARS 235.070-1(a)                         DAFFARS 5335.070-1(a)                      Approves requests for indemnification of unusually                         hazardous risks under 10 U.S.C. 3861.                      IAW Air Force                         Indemnification Guide                      AFMC/PK SCO                         AFLCMC/PK SCO                      No162                      FAR 36.208                         DAFFARS 5336.208                      Approves concurrent performance of firm-fixed-price                         and other types of construction contracts at the same                         work site.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO163                      FAR 36.209                         DAFFARS 5336.209                      Approves contract awards for the construction of a                         project to the firm that designed the project or its                         subsidiaries or affiliates                      HoA or authorized representative                      SCO                      No164                      FAR 36.213-2(a)                         DAFFARS 5336.213-2(a)                      Waives the requirement for pre-solicitation notices                         for proposed construction contracts expected to exceed                         the SAT.                      HCA or designee                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO165                      DFARS 236.270(a)                         DAFFARS 5336.270(a)                      Certifies that the additional expenditures are                         necessary to protect the National interest AND                         establishes a reasonable completion date for the project                         (Approval to expedite the completion date of a contract                         funded by a MILCON appropriations act, if additional                         costs are involved).                      HoA may not be delegated                      SAF/AQ                      No166                      DFARS 236.272(b)(1) & (b)(2)                         DAFFARS 5336.272(b)                      (1) Authorizes the use of prequalification for urgent                            or complex construction projects; and                         (2) Approves the prequalification procedures of                            construction sources.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO167                      FAR 36.301(b)(3)(vi)                         DAFFARS 5336.301(b)(3)(vi)                      Establishes other criteria for use of two-phase                         design-build selection procedures.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO168                      DFARS 236.303-1(a)(4)(i)(B)                         DAFFARS 5336.303-1(a)(4)(i)(B)                      Approves determination to allow more than five                         offerors to submit phase two design-build proposals for                         acquisitions exceeds $4.5M.                      HCA delegable no lower than SCO                      SCO                      No169                      DFARS 236.570(b)(2)                         DAFFARS 5336.570(b)(2)                      Approves use of a separate bid item for mobilization                         and preparatory work.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO170                      FAR 36.602-3                         DAFFARS 5336.602-3                      Oversees evaluation board functions for A&E                         contracts.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO171                      FAR 36.609-1(c)(1)                         DAFFARS 5336.609-1(c)(1)                      Determines that, in fixed-price A&E contracts,                         cost limitations are secondary to performance                         considerations and additional project funding can be                         expected, if necessary.                      HCA or designee                      SCO                      No172                      DFARS 237.104(b)(iii)(A)*(2*)                         DAFFARS 5337.104(b)(iii)(A)(*2*)                      Approves a proposed personal services contract for                         services to be provided by individuals outside the U.S.                         and directly supports defense intelligence components or                         special operations command. Services must be urgent,                         cannot be obtained by other means, and are supporting                         DoD activities or programs outside the U.S.                      HCA                      SCO                      No173                      FAR 37.113-1(a)                         DAFFARS 5337.113-1(a)                      May waive the 31.205-6(g)(6) cost allowability                         limitations on severance payments to foreign nationals                         that meet the conditions at 37.113-1(a)(1)-(2).                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No174                      FAR 37.204(a)                         DAFFARS 5337.204(a)                      Determines if sufficient personnel with the                         requisite training and capabilities are available within                         the agency to perform the evaluation or analysis or                         proposals submitted for the acquisition.                      HoA                      PEO for PEO designated programs                                                  SAF/AQC for all other programs175                      DFARS 237.7401(c)                         DAFFARS 5337.7401(c)                      Determines the services being acquired under                         contract with the local government are in DoD’s best                         interest.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO176                      DFARS 239.101(1)                         DAFFARS 5339.101(1)                      Determines no commercial products or commercial                         services are suitable to meet the agency’s needs for                         information technology products or services in excess of                         the SAT.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO177                      FAR 41.202(c)(2)                         DAFFARS 5341.202(c)(2)                      Approves determination to pay the non-negotiated                         utility rates due to contract impasse.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO178                      FAR 41.204(c)(1)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5341.204(c)(1)(ii)                      Determines use of the area-wide contract for utility                         services is not advantageous to the Government.                      HCA or designee                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO179                      FAR 42.202(c)(2)                         DAFFARS 5342.202(c)(2)                      Approves the delegation of additional functions to                         the CAO.                      HCA or designee                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO180                      DFARS PGI 242.7100(4)                         DAFFARS 5342.7100(4)                      Approves the solicitation of voluntary refunds from                         a contractor.                      HCA                      SCO                      No181                      DFARS 243.204-70-5(c)                         DAFFARS 5343.204-70-5(c)                      Waives limitations of 243.204-70-2 (price ceiling);                         243.204-70-3 (definitization schedule); and 243.204-70-4                         (limitations on obligations) if necessary to support                         cont. ops or humanitarian/peacekeeping op.                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No182                      FAR 44.302(a)                         DAFFARS 5344.302(a)                      Raises or lowers the $25 million contractor                         purchasing system review (CPSR) level if considered to                         be in the Government's best interest.                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No183                      FAR 45.102(e)                         DAFFARS 5345.102(e)                      Determines installation or construction of                         Government property on contractor-owned real property in                         such a fashion as to become non-severable is necessary                         and in the Government’s interest.                      HCA                      SCO                      No184                      DFARS 245.102(4)(ii)(B)                         DAFFARS 5345.102(e)(4)(ii)(B)                      Determines contractor will not be required to tag,                         label, or mark items that are to be in support of                         contingency operation or to facilitate defense                         against/recovery from NBCR attack.                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No185                      DFARS 245.102(4)(ii)(C)(1)(i)                         DAFFARS 5345.102(e)(4)(ii)(C)(1)(i)                      Executes D&F concluding that it is more cost                         effective for the Government requiring activity to                         assign, mark, and register the unique item                         identification after delivery of an item acquired from a                         small business concern or a commercial product acquired                         under FAR part 12 or part 8 **for an ACAT I                         program.**                      SAE                      PEO                      No186                      DFARS 245.102(4)(ii)(C)(*1*)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5345.102(e)(4)(ii)(C)(1)(ii)                      Approves a determination and findings concluding                         that it is more cost effective for the Government                         requiring activity to assign, mark, and register the                         unique item identification after delivery of an item                         acquired from a small business concern or a commercial                         product acquired under FAR part 12 or part 8 **for all                         other programs.**                      HCA                      SCO                      No187                      FAR 45.301(f)                         DAFFARS 5345.301(f)                      Approves use of Government property for commercial                         use expected to exceed 25 percent of the total use of                         Government and commercial work performed.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO188                      FAR 48.104-3(a)                         FAR 48.202                         DAFFARS 5348.104-3(a)                      Determines if the cost of calculating and tracking                         collateral savings will exceed the benefits to be                         derived.                      HCA                      SCO                      Yes, no lower than the COCO189                      DFARS 249.501-70(a)                         DAFFARS 5349.501-70(a)                      Approves the use of 252.249-7000, Special                         Termination Costs in incrementally funded                         contract.                      HoA                      SAF/AQC                      No**TABLE 2 SAF/SQ SPACE SYSTEMS                            AND PROGRAMS (WHEN HCA IS SSC/PK, SDA DIRECTOR, OR                            SPRCO DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTING)**                      **FOR MASTER FILE ONLY****Item**                      **Reference**                      **Responsibility/Designee**                      **Original Authority**                      **Delegated Authority**                      **Further Delegable**1                      FAR 1.602-3(b)(2) and (3)                         DAFFARS 5301.602-3(b)(2)                      Ratification of unauthorized commitments, subject to                         the limitations in FAR 1.602-3(c) **at or above                         SAT.**                      HCA unless agency designates higher level, further                         delegable no lower than COCO                      SCO                      No2                      FAR 1.602-3(b)(2) and (3)                         DAFFARS 5301.602-3(b)(2)                      Ratification of unauthorized commitments, subject to                         the limitations in FAR 1.602-3(c) **below                         SAT.**                      HCA unless agency designates higher level, further                         delegable no lower than COCO                      COCO                      No3                      DAFFARS 5301.601(a)(i)(A)                      Authority to enter into, approve, or terminate                         **Grants, Cooperative Agreements, Other Transactions                         and Procurements for Experimental purposes**—including                         the issuance of a warrant for such purposes.                      HoA                      See Table 3                      See Table 34                      DAFFARS 5301.601(a)(i)(A)                         DAFFARS 5301.603-1                      Authority to enter into, approve, modify, and                         terminate **contracts**—including the issuance of a                         Contracting Officer warrant for such purposes.                      HoA                      SCO                      No5                      FAR 3.104-2(a)                         DAFFARS 5303.104-2(a)                      Approves agency supplementation of 3.104 including                         specific definitions to identify individuals who occupy                         positions specified in 3.104-3(d)(1)(ii), and any                         clauses required by 3.104.                      SPE unless law establishes a higher level                      SAF/SQ                      No6                      FAR 3.104-5(c)(2)                         DAFFARS 5303.104-3(c)(1)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5303.104-5(c)(2)                      Authorizes the disqualified official to resume                         participation in the procurement or determine that an                         additional disqualification period is necessary. (See                         DAFFARS 5303.104-5(c)(2) when the disqualified official                         is the SCO or the HCA).                      HCA                      SCO                      No7                      FAR 3.104-7                         DAFFARS 5303.104-7(f)                      Reviews and takes appropriate action on information                         that a reported violation or possible violation of a                         present or former government official or someone                         advising that official knowingly disclosed contractor                         bid or proposal information or source selection                         information before award.                      HCA, further delegable no lower than COCO (must be                         SES or flag officer)                      SCO, only if GO or SES; otherwise, HCA                      No8                      FAR 52.203-3                         DAFFARS 5303.202                      Determines, after notice and hearing, that                         contractor or representative offered or gave a gratuity                         to officer, official, or Government employee and                         intended, by the gratuity, to obtain a contract or                         favorable treatment under a contract; and determines                         amount of exemplary damages (between 3 and 10 times cost                         incurred by contractor in giving gratuities to person                         concerned).                      HoA or designee                      HCA                      No9                      DFARS 203.570-2(a)                         DAFFARS 5303.570-2(a)                      Grants waiver in the interest of national security                         that the prohibition period described in Paragraph (b)                         of clause 252.203-7001 may be less than 5 years.                      HoA or designee                      HCA                      No10                      DFARS 203.570-2(b)                         DAFFARS 5303.570-2(b)                      Makes written determination that the prohibition                         period described in Paragraph (b) of clause 252.203-7001                         may be more than 5 years.                      HoA or designee                      HCA                      No11                      FAR 3.602                         DAFFARS 5303.602                      Authorizes contract award to a Government employee                         or to a business concern owned or controlled by a                         Government employee and only if there is a most                         compelling reason to do so per FAR 3.602.                      HoA or designee not below HCA                      HCA                      No12                      FAR 3.704(c)                         DAFFARS 5303.704(c)                      Considers, in addition to any penalty prescribed by                         law or regulation, initiating suspension or debarment                         proceedings and voiding and rescinding contracts for a                         contractor convicted of any offense relating to                         contracts with the agency.                      HCA                      SCO                      No13                      FAR 3.906(c)                         DFARS 203.906(1)                         DAFFARS 5303.906(c)(1)                      Takes required actions regarding reprisals as                         prohibited by 203.903 (10 USC 4701).                      HoA or designee                      HCA                      No14                      FAR 3.1104(b)                         DAFFARS 5303.1104(b)                      Determines in writing that such action in FAR                         3.1104(a) is in the best interest of the Government (HCA                         may impose conditions that provide mitigation of a                         personal conflict of interest or grant a                         waiver).                      HCA-shall not be redelegated                      HCA                      No15                      FAR 5.102(a)(5)(iii)                         DAFFARS 5305.102(a)(5)(iii)                      Makes written determination that availability of a                         solicitation through the GPE is not in the Government's                         interest.                      SPE                      HCA16                      FAR 5.202(b)                         DAFFARS 5305.202(b)                      Makes written determination after consult with                            Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy and the                            Administrator of the Small Business Administration                            that advance notice of proposed contract action is                            not appropriate or reasonable.                      HoA                      HCA                      No17                      DFARS 205.502(a)                         DAFFARS 5305.502(a)                      Approves the publication of paid advertisements in                         newspapers.                      HoA                      COCO                      No18                      DFARS 206.302-1(a)(2)(i)(1)                         DAFFARS 5306.302-1(a)(2)(i)(1)                      Determines if agency can enter into contracts for                         studies, analyses, or consulting services on the basis                         of an unsolicited proposal without providing for full                         and open competition.                      HCA or designee no lower than COCO                      COCO                      No19                      FAR 6.302-1(d)                         DFARS 206.302-1(d)                         DFARS PGI 206.302-1(d)                         DAFFARS 5306.302-1(d)                      Approves waiver to post request for information or                         sources sought notices when using J&A authority FAR                         6.302-1.                      HCA or designee no lower than GO/FO/SES                      SCO if GO or SES; otherwise, HCA                      No20                      DFARS 206.302-4(c)                         DAFFARS 5306.302-4(c)                      Approves a document (DAFFARS prescribes use of                         International Agreement Competitive Restrictions (IACR))                         that describes the terms of an agreement or treaty or                         written directions, such as a Letter of Offer and                         Acceptance, which have the effect of requiring the use                         of other than competitive procedures. J&A is not                         required.                      HCA                      CO                      No21                      FAR 6.304(a)(4)                         DAFFARS 5306.304(a)                      Approves in writing the justification for other than                         full and open competition for proposed contracts over                         $100M.                      SPE – not delegable                      SAF/SQ                      No22                      FAR 7.107-2(b)                         DAFFARS 5307.107-2(b)                      Determines that consolidation is necessary and                         justified if the benefits of the acquisition would                         substantially exceed the benefits that would be derived                         from each of the alternative contracting approaches                         identified under paragraph (a)(2).                      SPE                      SCO                      No23                      FAR 7.107-2(e)                         DAFFARS 5307.107-2(e)                      Determines that consolidation is necessary and                         justified when the expected benefits do not meet the                         thresholds for a substantial benefit at paragraph (d)(1)                         of this subsection but are critical to the agency's                         mission success; and the procurement strategy provides                         for maximum practicable participation by small                         business.                      SPE                      SCO                      No24                      FAR 7.107-3(a)                         DAFFARS 5307.107-3(a)                      Makes written determination that the bundling is                         necessary and justified in accordance with 15 U.S.C.                         644(e) after ensuring that conditions at (a)-(e) are                         met.                      HOA                      SAF/SQ                      No25                      FAR 7.107-3(f)(1)                         DAFFARS 5307.107-3(f)(1) & (f)(2)                      Determines that bundling is necessary and justified                         when the expected benefits do not meet the thresholds                         for a substantial benefit but are critical to the                         agency's mission success; and the procurement strategy                         provides for maximum practicable participation by small                         business.                      SPE, not delegable                      SAF/SQ                      No26                      DFARS 207.470(b)                         DAFFARS 5307.470(b)                      Approves acquisition for vessel/aircraft/vehicle                         through a lease/charter/similar agreement for 18 months                         or more.                      HCA                      SCO                      No27                      FAR 8.404(h)(3)(ii)(C)                         DAFFARS 5308.404(h)(3)(ii)(C)                      Approves D&F when the total performance period,                         including options, of a T&M/LH order is more than                         three years.                      HCA                      COCO                      No28                      FAR 8.405-3(a)(3)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5308.405-3(a)(3)(ii)                      Determination (in writing) to award single-award                         Blanket Purchase Agreement with an estimated value                         exceeding $100 million (including any options).                      HoA                      SCO                      No29                      FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(ii)(C)                         DAFFARS 5308.405-6(b)(3)(ii)(C)                      Makes written determination that access through                         e-Buy not in Government's interest.                      SPE                      HCA                      No30                      FAR 8.405-6(d)(4)                         DAFFARS 5308.405-6(d)                         DAFFARS 5306.304(a)                      Approves the justification for limited sources under                         a BPA with an estimated value over $100M.                      SPE – not delegable                      SAF/SQ                      No31                      FAR 9.202(a)                         DFARS PGI 209.202(a)(1)                         DAFFARS 5309.202(a)(1)                      Is the designee referenced in FAR 9.202(a)                         (inclusion of other qualification requirements).                      HoA or designee                      COCO                      No32                      FAR 9.206-1(b)                         DAFFARS 5309.206-1(b)                      Is the designee referenced in FAR 9.206-1(b)                         (enforcing qualification requirements).                      HoA or designee                      COCO                      No33                      DFARS 209.270-3(a)                         DAFFARS 5309.270-3(a)                      Approves a contract for procurement, modification,                         repair, or overhaul of an aviation critical safety item                         with a source approved by the head of the design control                         activity.                      HCA                      COCO                      No34                      FAR 9.405(a)                         DAFFARS 5309.405(a)                      Determines compelling reason exists to solicit                         offers from, award contracts to, or consent to                         subcontracts with contractor debarred, suspended, or                         proposed for debarment.                      HoA                      HCA                      No35                      DFARS 209.405(b)(ii)(A)                         DAFFARS 5309.405(b)(ii)(A)                      Grants exemption permitting award to contractor that                         has violation of Clean Air or Clean Water Act.                      HoA, delegable no lower than GO or SES                      HCA                      No36                      FAR 9.405(e)(2)-(3)                         DAFFARS 5309.405(e)(2)-(3)                      Makes written determination of the compelling reason                         to consider bid received from, evaluate for award,                         include in competitive range or hold discussions with                         listed contractor.                      HoA                      HCA                      No37                      FAR 9.405-1(a)(1)                         DAFFARS 5309.405-1(a)(1)                      Directs discontinuance of contracts or subcontracts                         in existence at time contractor was debarred, suspended,                         or proposed for debarment.                      HoA                      HCA                      No38                      FAR 9.405-1(a)(2)                         DAFFARS 5309.405-1(a)(2)                      For contractors debarred, suspended, or proposed for                         debarment, makes written determination of the compelling                         reasons to place orders exceeding the guaranteed                         minimum; place orders under FSS, BPAs, or BOAs; or add                         new work, exercise options, or otherwise extend duration                         or current contracts or orders.                      HoA                      HCA                      No39                      FAR 9.405-2(a)                         DFARS 209.405-2(a)                         DAFFARS 5309.405-2(a)                      States in writing that compelling reason exists for                         CO to consent to proposed subcontracts with contractors                         debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment, or that                         the Secretary of Defense has identified in SAM                         Exclusions as being owned or controlled by the                         government of a country that is a state sponsor of                         terrorism.                      HoA                      HCA                      No40                      FAR 9.503**/** 9.506(d)(3)                         DAFFARS 5309.503                         DAFFARS 5309.506(d)(3)                      Waives FAR 9.5 requirements -- Organizational and                         Consultant Conflicts of Interest (OCI).                      HoA or designee                      HCA                      No41                      DFARS 209.571-7(c)(1)                         DAFFARS 5309.571-7(c)(1)                      Determines an exception to Limitation on Future                         Contracting in systems engineering and technical                         assistance contracts is necessary.                      HCA – cannot be delegated                      HCA                      No42                      FAR 11.103(a)                         DAFFARS 5311.103(a)                      Require offerors to demonstrate that items offered                            have (1) either achieved market acceptance or been                            satisfactorily supplied to an agency under current or                            recent contracts for the same or similar                            requirements, and (2) otherwise meet the item                            description, specifications, or other criteria                            prescribed in the public notice and solicitation.                      HoA                      CO                      No43                      DFARS211.274-2(b)(1)                         DAFFARS 5311.274-2(b)(1)                      Determines the items are to be used to support a                         contingency or humanitarian or peacekeeping operation;                         to facilitate defense against or recovery from nuclear,                         biological, chemical, or radiological attack; to                         facilitate the provision of international disaster                         assistance; or to support response to an emergency or                         major disaster and, therefore, contractor not required                         to provide DoD IUID.                      HCA                      SCO                      No44                      DFARS 211.274-2(b)(2)(i)(A)                         DAFFARS 5311.274-2(b)(2)(i)(A)                      Executes D&F that it is more cost effective for                         the Government to assign, mark, and register the unique                         item identifier after delivery, & item acquired from                         SB concern or is commercial acquired under FAR Part 12                         or 8 **for an ACAT I program.**                      SAE                      PEO                      No45                      DFARS 211.274-2(b)(2)(i)((B)                         DAFFARS 5311.274-2(b)(2)(i)(B)                      Executes D&F that it is more cost effective for                         the Government to assign, mark, and register the unique                         item identifier after delivery, & item acquired from                         SB concern or is commercial acquired under FAR Part 12                         or 8 **for**                         **all other programs.**                      HCA                      SCO                      No46                      FAR 11.501(d)                         DAFFARS 5311.501(d)                      Waives or reduces the amount of liquidated damages                         assessed under a contract if Commissioner, Financial                         Management Service, or designee approves (see Treasury                         Order 145-10).                      HoA                      HCA                      No47                      DFARS 212.102(a)(ii)(B)                         DAFFARS 5312.102(a)(ii)(B)                      If the contracting officer challenges an existing                         commercial product or commercial service determination,                         either confirm the prior determination was appropriate                         and still applicable, or issue a determination that the                         prior use of FAR Part 12 procedures was improper, or no                         longer appropriate, with a written explanation for the                         basis of the determination.                      HCA                      SCO                      No48                      DFARS 212.207(b)(iii)                         DAFFARS 5312.207(b)(iii)                      **For any class D&F,**approves written                            determination by the contracting officer to use                            T&M or LH for commercial services contracts.                      HoA IAW Class Deviation until rescinded & PM                         20-C-09 as incorporated                      HCA                      No49                      DFARS 212.207(b)(iii)                         DAFFARS 5312.207(b)(iii)                      **For an individual D&F if the base period plus                            any option period exceeds 3 years regardless of                            T&M/LH value, or if the T&M/LH value exceeds                            $10M,**approves written determination by the                            contracting officer to use T&M or LH for                            commercial services contracts.                      HoA IAW Class Deviation until rescinded & PM                         20-C-09/-10 as incorporated                      SCO                      No50                      DFARS 212.207(b)(iii)                         DAFFARS 5312.207(b)(iii)                      **For an individual D&F if the base period plus                            any option period is 3 years or less & the                            T&M/LH value is less than or equal to $10M,**approves written determination by the contracting                            officer to use T&M or LH for commercial services                            contracts.                      HoA IAW Class Deviation until rescinded & PM                         20-C-09/-10 as incorporated                      COCO                      No51                      DFARS 212.272(b)(2)(i)                         DAFFARS 5312.272(b)(2)(i)                      **For contracts above $10M**, determines no                         commercial services are suitable to meet the agency’s                         needs for facilities related services, knowledge-based                         services (e.g., Advisory and Assistance Services                         excluding engineering services), medical services, or                         transportation services.                      HCA                      COCO                      No52                      DFARS 212.302(c)                         DAFFARS 5312.302(c)                      Waiver authority for tailoring provisions and                         clauses for acquisition of commercial products and                         commercial services under FAR 12.302(c).                      HCA                      SCO                      No53                      FAR 14.201-7(b)(2) and (c)(2)                         DAFFARS 5314.201-7(b)(2)                         and (c)(2)                      Waives the requirement for inclusion of FAR clauses                         52.214-27 and 52.214-28 in a contract with a foreign                         government or agency of that government.                      HCA                      SCO                      No54                      FAR 14.407-3(e)                         DAFFARS 5314.407-3(e)                      Make administrative determinations in connection with                            mistakes in bids alleged after opening of bids and                            before award.                      HoA                      COCO                      No55                      DFARS PGI 215.300 (DoD Source Selection Procedures)                            1.2.3                         DAFFARS MP5315.3 1.2.3                      Waives requirements of DoD Source Selection                         Procedures paragraph 1.2 for solicitations valued                         between $10M and $1B                      SPE                      SCO                      No56                      DFARS 215.371-5                         DAFFARS 5315.371-5                      Waives the requirement at DFARS 215.371-2 to                         resolicit for an additional period of at least 30 days                         when only one offer is received as a result of a                         competitive solicitation allowing fewer than 30 days for                         receipt of proposals.                      HCA – no lower than 1-level above CO                      COCO                      No57                      Class Deviation 2022-O0005 Rev 1                         DAFFARS 5315.403-1(b)                      Determines certified cost or pricing data should be                            required based on past performance or other                            information specific to the award.                      HCA                      SCO                      No58                      FAR 15.403-1(c)(4)                         DFARS 215.403-1(c)(4)(A)                         DAFFARS 5315.403-1(c)(4)(A)                      Waives requirement for submission of certified cost                         or pricing data in exceptional cases.                      HCA – w/o power of delegation                      HCA                      No59                      FAR 15.403-3(a)(4)                         DFARS PGI 5315.403-3(7)                         DAFFARS 5315.403-3(a)(4)                      Approves determination to make award without offeror                            submission of data other than certified cost or                            pricing data.                      HCA, delegable to no lower than one level above                         CO                      SCO                      No60                      DFARS PGI 215.403-3(6)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5315.403-3(a)(6)(ii)                      Provides quarterly information within 25 days                            following the end of the quarter using Contractor Denials of Data                            Requests.                      HCA                      SCO                      No61                      FAR 15.403-4(a)(2)                         DAFFARS 5315.403-4(a)(2)                      Authorizes CO to obtain certified cost or pricing                         data for actions below the threshold in FAR                         15.403-4(a)(1), provided the action exceeds the                         SAT.                      HCA – w/o power of delegation                      HCA                      No62                      Class Deviation 2022-O0005 Rev 1                         DAFFARS 5315.404-2                      Determines that auditing of records should be                         required based on past performance or other information                         specific to the award.                      HCA                      SCO                      No63                      DFARS 215.404-4(c)(2)(C)(*2*)                         DAFFARS 5315.404-4(c)(2)(C)(*2*)                      Approves the use of the alternate structured                         approach for Profit (see DFARS 215.404-73).                      HCA                      COCO                      No64                      DFARS 215.407-3(b)(i)                         DAFFARS 5315.407-3(b)(i)                      Waives on a case-by-case basis, the use of forward                         pricing rate agreement (FPRA) rates when such rates are                         available.                      HCA                      SCO                      No65                      DFARS PGI 215.407-4(c)(2)(B)                         DAFFARS 5315.407-4(c)(2)(B)                      Requests an overhead should-cost review for a                         contractor business unit that does not meet the criteria                         found in DFARS PGI 215.407-4(c)(2)(A).                      HCA                      SCO                      No66                      DFARS 215.408(2)(i)(A)(2)                         DFARS 225.870-4(c)(2)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5315.408(2)(i)(A)(2)                      Approve determination (when contracting with the                         Canadian Commercial Corporation) that data other than                         certified cost or pricing data are needed in order to                         determine that the price is fair and reasonable.                      HCA or designee no lower than 2-lvls above the                         CO                      SCO                      No67                      DFARS 215.408(2)(ii)(A)(2)                         DFARS 225.870-4(c)(2)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5315.408(2)(ii)(A)(2)                      Approve determination (when contracting with the                         Canadian Commercial Corporation) that it is reasonably                         certain that data other than certified cost or pricing                         data will be needed in order to determine that the price                         of modifications is fair and reasonable.                      HCA or designee no lower than 2-lvls above the CO                      SCO                      No68                      FAR 16.206-3(d)                         DAFFARS 5316.206-3(d)                      Approves the use of a fixed-ceiling-price contract                         with retroactive price redetermination.                      HCA or higher if required by agency                      HCA                      No69                      FAR 16.401(d)                         DFARS 216.401(d)(i)                         DAFFARS 5316.401(d)(i)                      Approves D&F to justify that the use of an                         **award-fee contract** is in the best interest of the                         government.                      HCA or designee no lower than 1 level below the                         HCA                      SCO                      No70                      FAR 16.401(d)                         DFARS 216.401(d)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5316.401(d)(ii)                      Approves D&F to justify that the use of **an                         incentive contract**is in the best interest of the                         government.                      HCA or designee no lower than 1-lvl above the                         CO                      COCO                      No71                      FAR 16.401(e)(3)(i)                         DAFFARS 5316.401(e)(3)(i)                      Designate the Fee Determining Official on an                         individual contract or class basis. This designation may                         be made by name, position, or function, without                         limitation.                      FDO unless otherwise authorized in agency                         procedures                      PEO for PEO designated programs or SCO for all other                         programs                      Yes72                      DFARS 216.405-2(1)                         DAFFARS 5316.405-2(1)                      Approves setting the percentage of award fee                         available for the final evaluation below 40 percent if                         the contracting officer determines that a lower                         percentage is appropriate.                      HCA – may not delegate                      HCA                      No73                      FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(C)(4)                         DAFFARS 5316.505(b)(2)                      Approves the justification for exceptions to fair                         opportunity for a proposed order over $100M.                      SPE – not delegable                      SAF/SQ74                      FAR 16.601(d)(1)(ii)                         DFARS 216.601(d)(i)(A)(3)                         DAFFARS 5316.601(d)(i)(A)(3)                      Approves a D&F that a listed exception                            applies.                      HCA                      HCA75                      FAR 16.603-2(c)(3)                         DAFFARS 5316.603-2(c)(3)                      Approves the determination of a reasonable price or                         fee if the CO & contractor fail to reach                         agreement.                      HCA                      SCO                      No76                      FAR 16.603-3                         DAFFARS 5316.603-3                      Determines a letter contract may be used if no other                         contract type is suitable.                      HCA or designee                      SCO if $50M or greater, COCO if less than                         $50M                      No77                      FAR 17.105-1(b)                         DAFFARS 5317.105-1(b)                      Enters into a multi-year contract (MYC) for supplies                         (DoD) if conditions at (b)(1)-(5) are met.                      HoA                      PEO for PEO designated programs                                                  HCA for all other programs                      No78                      FAR 17.106-3(f)                         DAFFARS 5317.106-3(f)                      Authorizes the use of a solicitation requesting only                         multi-year prices, provided that dual proposals are not                         necessary to meet the objectives in FAR                         17.105-2.                      HCA                      SCO                      No79                      FAR 17.106-3(g)                         DAFFARS 5317.106-3(g)                      Approves the use of variable unit prices on                         multi-year contracts provided that, for competitive                         proposals, there is a valid method of                         evaluation.                      HCA                      SCO                      No80                      DFARS 217.170(a)                         DAFFARS 5317.170(a)                      Compares cost if MYC to cost of an annual                         procurement approach, using present value analysis;                         award only if MYC will result in the lower cost.                      HoA                      PEO for PEO designated programs                                                  HCA for all other programs81                      DFARS 217.170(b)                         DAFFARS 5317.170(b)                      Provides written notice to the congressional defense                         committees at least 30 days before termination of any                         MYC.                      HoA                      PEO for PEO designated programs                                                  HCA for all other programs                      No82                      DFARS 217.171(c)                         DAFFARS 5317.171(c)                      Makes written determination before entering into a                         MYC that the conditions at (c)(1)-(3) are met.                      HoA                      PEO for PEO designated programs                                                  HCA for all other programs                      No83                      DFARS 217.172(f)(2)                         DAFFARS 5317.172(f)(2)                      Determines the conditions required by DFARS                         217.172(h)(2)(i)-(vii) will be met by a multi-year                         contract equal to or greater than $750M.                      HCA                      SCO                      No84                      DFARS 217.172(g)                         DAFFARS 5317.172(g)                      Enters into a MYC for a weapon system pursuant to                         DFARS 217.172(g)(1) or advance procurement of                         components, parts, and materials necessary to                         manufacture a weapon system pursuant to DFARS 217.172                         (g)(2)                      HoA                      HCA                      No85                      DFARS 217.172(h)                         DAFFARS 5317.172(h)                      Ensures that the conditions at (h)(1)-(7) are                         satisfied before awarding a MYC for a defense                         acquisition program that has been specifically                         authorized by law to be carried out using MYC                         authority.                      HoA                      PEO for PEO designated programs                                                  HCA for all other programs                      No86                      DFARS 217.173                         DAFFARS 5317.173                      Enters into aMYC for up to 4 years (for supplies and                         services required for management, maintenance, and                         operation of military family housing) and pay for each                         year from annual appropriations.                      HoA                      PEO for PEO designated programs                                                  HCA for all other programs                      No87                      DFARS 217.174(b)                         DAFFARS 5317.174(b)                      Determines, on the basis of a business case                         analysis, that the proposed purchase of electricity from                         sources of renewable energy under such contract is cost                         effective; and it would not be possible to purchase                         electricity from the source in an economical manner                         without the use of a contract for a period in excess of                         five years.                      HCA                      SCO                      No88                      DFARS 217.204(e)(i)(C)                         DAFFARS 5317.204(e)(i)(C)                      Determines in writing that exceptional circumstances                         require an ordering period that exceeds 10 years.                      HoA                      PEO for PEO designated programs                                                  HCA for all other programs                      No89                      DFARS 217.204(e)(iii)                         DAFFARS 5317.204(e)(iii)                      Approves issuance of an order subject to                            217.204(e)(i) if performance under the order is                            expected to extend more than 1 year beyond the 10-yr                            limit or extended limit described in (e)(i)(C).                      SPE                      PEO for PEO designated programs                                                  HCA for all other programs                      No90                      FAR 17.502-2(c)(2)                         DAFFARS 5317.502-2(c)(2)                      Approves D&F for an Economy Act order to obtain                         supplies or services by interagency acquisition when the                         servicing agency is not covered by the FAR.                      SPE, not delegable                      SAF/SQ                      No91                      FAR 17.703(e)                         DAFFARS 5317.703(e)                      Determine in writing that it is necessary in the                         interest of DoD to acquire supplies and services through                         the nondefense agency during the fiscal year, absent                         certification required by 17.703(a).                      SPE – no lower than HCA                      HCA                      No92                      DFARS 217.7404(a)(1)(ii)                         DFARS 217.7404-1                         DAFFARS 5317.7404(a)(1)(iii)                         DAFFARS 5317.7404-1                      Approves Undefinitized Contract Actions (UCA), to                         include Foreign Military Sales & including                         requirements for non-urgent spare parts and support                         equipment in a UCA; or modifying the scope of a UCA when                         performance has already begun.                      HCA                      SCO if $50M or greater, COCO if less than                         $50M                      No93                      DFARS 217.7404(b)(2)                         DFARS 252.217-7027(c)                         DAFFARS 5317.7404(b)(2)                      Approves unilateral definitizations by the                            Contracting Officer (in writing) for **UCAs with a                            value greater than $50M.**                      HCA w/o power of redelegation for any UCA value                         greater than $50M                      HCA                      No94                      DFARS 217.7404(b)(2)                         DFARS 252.217-7027(c)                         DAFFARS 5317.7404(b)(2)                      Approves unilateral definitizations by the                            Contracting Officer (in writing) **for UCAs with a                            value of $50M or below.**                      N/A                      COCO                      No95                      DFARS 217.7404-3(a)(1)                         DAFFARS 5317.7404-3(a)(1)                      Determines in writing that extending definitization                         beyond an additional 90 days is in the best interest of                         the Government.                      HCA w/o power of redelegation                      HCA                      No96                      DFARS 217.7404-5(b)                         DAFFARS 5317.7404-5(b)                      Waives limitations of 217.7404(a) Foreign military                         sales contracts; 217.7404-2 Price ceiling; 217.7404-3                         Definitization schedule; and 217.7404-4 Limitations of                         obligations, if necessary to support cont. ops or                         humanitarian/peacekeeping op.                      HoA                      HCA                      No97                      DFARS PGI 217.7504(4)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5317.7504(4)(ii)                      Authorizes reverse engineering.                      HCA                      SCO                      No98                      DFARS 217.7505(b)                         DAFFARS 5317.7505(b)                      Contracting Officer submits certification for a                            replenishment part price increase that increased by                            25 percent or more over the most recent 12-month                            period to the appropriate authority.                      HCA                      SCO                      No99                      FAR 18.125                         DAFFARS 5318.125                      Determines that the contracting process may continue                         after GAO has received a protest (See FAR 33.104(b) and                         (c)).                      HCA on non-delegable basis per 33.104                      HCA                      No100                      FAR 18.2                         FAR 18.201                         DFARS 218.271                         DFARS 218.202                         DFARS 218.201(2)                         DFARS 218.201                         DAFFARS 5318.202                         DAFFARS 5318.201(c)(2)                         DAFFARS 5318.201(c)                         DAFFARS 5318.201(b)                         DAFFARS 5318.271(S-90)                         DAFFARS 5318.271                                                  Associated References                         FAR 2.101, paragraph (3)                         FAR 2.101                         FAR 12.102(f)(1)                         FAR 13.500(c)(1)                         FAR 13.201(g)(1)                         DFARS 211.274-2(b)(1)                         DFARS 215.371-4(a)(2)                         DFARS 216.601(d)(i)(A)(3)                         DAFFARS 5311.274-2(b)(1)                         DAFFARS 5312.102(f)(1)                         DAFFARS 5313.201(g)(1)                         DAFFARS 5313.500(c)(1)                         DAFFARS 5315.371-4(a)(2)                         DAFFARS 5316.601(d)(i)(A)(3)                      Determines that micro-purchases and simplified                         acquisitions of supplies or services (or the supplies or                         services themselves as applicable) are to be used in                         support of a contingency operation; to facilitate                         defense against or recovery from cyber, nuclear,                         biological, chemical, or radiological attack; to                         facilitate the provision of international disaster                         assistance; or to support response to an emergency or                         major disaster.                      Various                      COCO                      No101                      FAR 19.201(b)                         DAFFARS 5319.201(b)                      Implements small business programs within their                         activities, achieve program goals, and ensure                         contracting personnel maintain knowledge of program                         requirements.                      HCA                      SCO                      No102                      DFARS 219.201(c)(8)                         DAFFARS 5319.201(c)(8)                      Assigns small business technical advisors to perform                         this function in accordance with DFARS                         219.201(c)(8).                      HCA                      SCO                      No103                      FAR 19.502-8(b)                         DFARS 219.502-8(b)                         DAFFARS 5319.502-8(b)                      Renders a decision regarding the CO’s rejection of                         an SBA recommendation.                      HCA                      COCO                      No104                      FAR 19.1305(d)(2)                         DAFFARS 5319.1305(d)(2)                      Determines not to suspend action on the acquisition                         because urgent and compelling circumstances                         exist.                      HCA                      SCO                      No105                      FAR 19.1405(d)                         DAFFARS 5319.1405(d)                      Determines not to suspend action. Replies to SBA                         after receipt of a formal appeal from SBA concerning                         rejection of a set-aside for Service-disabled                         Veteran-owned Small Business.                      HCA                      SCO                      No106                      FAR 19.1505(i)(3)                         DAFFARS 5319.1505(i)(3)                      Issues a written determination on SBA’s appeal of the                            CO rejection of SBA’s PCR recommendation.                      HoA                      HCA                      No107                      FAR 19.1505(i)(3)                         DAFFARS 5319.1505(i)(3)                      Makes a written determination that urgent and                         compelling circumstances which significantly affect the                         interests of the United States compel award of the                         contract.                      HoA                      HCA                      No108                      FAR 19.1505(i)(5)                         DAFFARS 5319.1505(i)(5)                      Specifies in writing the reasons for a denial of an                         SBA formal appeal.                      HoA or designee                      HCA                      No109                      FAR 22.101-1(e)                         DAFFARS 5322.101-1(e)                      Designates programs for contractors to notify                         Government of actual or potential labor                         disputes.                      HCA                      COCO                      No110                      DFARS 222.101-3-70(b)                         DFARS PGI 222.101-3-70(b)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5322.101-3-70(b)(ii)                      Submits impact reports on labor disputes to agency                            head when sufficient urgency warrants the attention                            of the agency head or when specifically                            requested.                      HCA                      SCO                      No111                      FAR 22.406-13                         DFARS 222.406-13                         DAFFARS 5322.406-13                      For construction contracts, submits Semiannual                            Enforcement Reports to the labor advisor.                      HCA                      SCO                      No112                      FAR 22.805(a)(8)                         DAFFARS 5322.805(a)(8)                      Approves an urgent or critical award, without                         pre-award clearance from the Office of Federal Contract                         Compliance Programs (OFCCP), if OFCCP cannot complete                         the evaluation by required date. Applies for                         contracts/subcontracts $10M or more excluding                         construction.                      HCA                      SCO                      No113                      FAR 22.1802(d)                         DAFFARS 5322.1802(d)                      Waives the E-Verify requirement for a contract or                         subcontract or a class of contracts or subcontracts,                         either temporarily or for the period of                         performance.                      HCA – may not be delegated                      HCA                      No114                      DFARS 222.7003                         DAFFARS 5322.7003                      Waives the requirements of 222.7002 on case-by-case                         basis for national security.                      HoA                      HCA                      No115                      DFARS PGI 223.370-4(1)(i)(A)(2)                         DAFFARS 5323.370-4(1)(i)(A)(2)                      Waives the mandatory requirements for safety                         precautions for ammunition and explosives.                      HCA                      SCO                      No116                      FAR 25.103(a)                         DFARS 225.103(a)(ii)(B)(1)                         DAFFARS 5325.103(a)(ii)(B)(1)                      Determines that domestic preference for foreign end                            product would be inconsistent with the public                            interest for acquisitions **valued at or below                            SAT.**                      1-level above the CO                      COCO                      No117                      FAR 25.103(a)                         DFARS 225.103(a)(ii)(B)(2)                         DAFFARS 5325.103(a)(ii)(B)(2)                      Determines that domestic preference for foreign end                         product would be inconsistent with the public interest                         for acquisitions**with a value greater than SAT but                         less than $1.5M.**                      HCA                      SCO                      No118                      FAR 25.103(a)                         DFARS 225.103(a)(ii)(B)(3)                         DAFFARS 5325.103(a)(ii)(B)(3)                      Determines that domestic preference for foreign end                         product would be inconsistent with the public interest                         for **acquisitions valued $1.5M or more.**                      HoA                      SAF/SQ for ACAT I Programs                                                  HCA for other than ACAT I Programs                      No119                      FAR 25.103(b)(2)(i)                         DFARS 225.103(b)(ii)(A)                         DAFFARS 5325.103(b)(ii)(A)                         DAFFARS MP5325.103(a)                      Approves determination that an                         article/material/supply is not mined, produced, or                         manufactured in the United States in sufficient and                         reasonably available commercial quantities of a                         satisfactory quality for **acquisitions valued at or                         below SAT.**                      1-level above the CO                      COCO                      No120                      FAR 25.103(b)(2)(i)                         DFARS 225.103(b)(ii)(B)                         DAFFARS 5325.103(b)(ii)(B)                         DAFFARS MP5325.103(a)                      Approves determination that an                         article/material/supply is not mined, produced, or                         manufactured in the United States in sufficient and                         reasonably available commercial quantities of a                         satisfactory quality for **acquisitions with a value                         greater than the SAT but less than $1.5M.**                      COCO                      COCO                      No121                      FAR 25.103(b)(2)(i)                         DFARS 225.103(b)(ii)(C)                         DAFFARS 5325.103(b)(ii)(C)                         DAFFARS MP5325.103(a)                      Approves determination that an                         article/material/supply is not mined, produced, or                         manufactured in the United States in sufficient and                         reasonably available commercial quantities of a                         satisfactory quality for **acquisitions valued at $1.5M                         or more.**                      HCA                      SCO122                      FAR 25.202(a)(1)                         DAFFARS 5325.202(a)(1)                      Determines that application of the restrictions of                         the Buy American statute to a particular construction                         material would be impracticable or would be inconsistent                         with the public interest.                      HoA                      SAF/SQ for ACAT I Programs                                                  HCA for other than ACAT I Programs                      No123                      FAR 25.202(a)(2)                         DFARS 225.202(a)(2)                         DAFFARS 5325.202(a)(2)                      Buy American Exception. Approves determination that a                            particular construction material is not mined,                            produced, or manufactured in the United States in                            sufficient and reasonably available commercial                            quantities of a satisfactory quality for                            **acquisitions valued above SAT**.                      HCA                      COCO                      No124                      FAR 25.202(a)(2)                         DFARS 225.202(a)(2)                         DAFFARS 5325.202(a)(2)                      Buy American Exception. Approves determination that a                            particular construction material is not mined,                            produced, or manufactured in the United States in                            sufficient and reasonably available commercial                            quantities of a satisfactory quality for                            **acquisitions valued at or below SAT**.                      HCA                      COCO                      No125                      FAR 25.204(b)                         DAFFARS 5325.204(b)                      Specifies a higher percentage than 20 percent that                         the CO adds to the offered price of any foreign                         construction material proposed for exception from the                         requirements of the Buy American statute based on the                         unreasonable cost of domestic construction materials.                      HoA                      SAF/SQ for ACAT I Programs                                                  HCA for other than ACAT I Programs                      No126                      DFARS 225.403(c)(ii)(A)                         DAFFARS 5325.403(c)(ii)(A)                      Approves a national interest waiver for a purchase                         by an overseas purchasing activity if the product is                         critical for the support of U.S. forces stationed                         abroad.                      HCA                      SCO                      No127                      FAR 25.603(a)(1)(i)                         DAFFARS 5325.603(a)(1)(i)                      American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-Buy American                         Statute-Construction Materials. Approves determination                         that a particular construction material is not mined,                         produced, or manufactured in the United States in                         sufficient and reasonably available commercial                         quantities of a satisfactory quality for **acquisitions                         with a value greater than SAT.**                      HCA                      COCO                      No128                      FAR 25.603(a)(1)(i)                         DAFFARS 5325.603(a)(1)(i)                      American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-Buy American                         Statute-Construction Materials. Approves determination                         that a particular construction material is not mined,                         produced, or manufactured in the United States in                         sufficient and reasonably available commercial                         quantities of a satisfactory quality**for acquisitions                         value at or below the SAT.**                      HCA                      COCO                      No129                      FAR 25.603(a)(1)(iii)                         DAFFARS 5325.603(a)(1)(iii)                      Determines that application of the restrictions of                         section 1605 of the Recovery Act to a particular                         manufactured construction material, or the restrictions                         of the Buy American statute to a particular                         unmanufactured construction material would be                         inconsistent with the public interest.                      HoA                      SAF/SQ for ACAT I Programs                                                  HCA for other than ACAT I Programs                      No130                      FAR 25.603(a)(2)                         DAFFARS 5325.603(a)(2)                      Determines that application of the Buy American                         statute to a particular unmanufactured construction                         material would be impracticable.                      HoA                      SAF/SQ for ACAT I Programs                                                  HCA for other than ACAT I Programs                      No131                      FAR 25.603(b)(2)                         DAFFARS 5325.603(b)(2)                      When a determination is made, for any of the reasons                         stated in FAR 25.603, that certain foreign                         construction materials may be used, provides a notice to                         the Federal Register within three business days after                         the determination of the inapplicability of Section 1605                         of the Recovery Act is made, with a copy to the                         Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy and to the                         Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board.                      HoA                      HCA                      No132                      FAR 25.1001(a)(2)(iii)                         DAFFARS 5325.1001(a)(2)(iii)                      Executes D&F in accordance with 25.1001(b), that                         use of 52.215-2 w/Alt III or 52.212-5 w/Alt I will best                         serve interest of the United States.                      HoA                      HCA                      No133                      DFARS 225.7008(b)                         DAFFARS 5325.7008(b)                      Waives restrictions on certain foreign purchases                         under 10 U.S.C. 4864.                      HCA                      SCO                      No134                      DFARS 225.7021-3                         DAFFARS 5325.7021-3                      Determines that the disclosure requirements                         regarding use of facilities and employment of                         individuals who perform work in the People’s Republic of                         China would not be in the national security interests of                         the US.                      SPE, not delegable                      SAF/SQ                      No135                      DFARS 225.7501(c)                         DAFFARS 5325.7501(c)                      Any time during the acquisition process, determines                         that it is not in the public interest to apply the                         restrictions of the Balance of Payments Program to the                         end product or construction material.                      HoA                      HCA                      No136                      DFARS 225.7703-2(b)(2)(i)                         DAFFARS 5325.7703-2(b)(2)(i)                      Makes written determination that it is in the                            national security interest of the US to use a                            procedure in 225.7703-1(a) for products or services                            not limited to use by the military forces, police, or                            other security personnel of Afghanistan (individual                            action D&F with a value of less than $100M).                      HCA                      HCA                      No137                      DFARS 225.7703-2(b)(2)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5325.7703-2(b)(2)(ii)                      Makes written determination that it is in the                         national security interest of the US to use a procedure                         in 225.7703-1(a) for products or services not limited to                         use by the military forces, police, or other security                         personnel of Afghanistan (value of $100M or more) or to                         a class of acquisitions.                      SAE w/o power of redelegation                      SAF/SQ                      No138                      FARS 26.203(b)                         DAFFARS 5326.203(b)                      Determines in writing that transition to local firms                         is not feasible or practicable (individual or class                         basis).                      HoA                      HCA                      No139                      FAR 27.201-2(e)                         DAFFARS 5327.201-2(e)                      Approves to exempt U.S. patents from the patent                         indemnity clause.                      HoA                      HCA                      No140                      FAR 27.306(a)                         DAFFARS 5327.306(a)                      In contracts with small business concerns or                         nonprofits, approves and signs written justification                         allowing Government to require licensing to 3rd parties                         of inventions. May only authorize if (1) Use of the                         invention by others is necessary for the practice of a                         subject invention or for the use of a work object of the                         contract; and (2) Action is necessary to achieve the                         practical application of the subject invention or work                         object.                      HoA – may not delegate this authority                      SAF/SQ                      No141                      FAR 28.105                         DAFFARS 5328.105                      Approves using other types of bonds when acquiring                         particular supplies or services.                      HCA                      COCO                      No142                      FAR 28.106-2(a)                         DAFFARS 5328.106-2(a)                      Approves the use of a new surety bond during the                         performance of the contract.                      HCA                      COCO                      No143                      FAR 28.106-6(c)                         DAFFARS 5328.106-6(c)                      Provides a certified copy of the payment bond and the                            contract in accordance with FAR 28.106-6(c);                            including determining the reasonable and appropriate                            costs the requestor must pay.                      HoA or designee                      CO                      No144                      DFARS 228.311-1                         DAFFARS 5328.311-1                      Waives the requirement for use of FAR clause                         52.228-7, Insurance -- Liability to Third                         Persons.                      HCA                      SCO                      No145                      DFARS 228.370(a)(2)                         DAFFARS 5328.370(a)(2)                      Disallows the contractor to buy insurance for                         war-hazard losses. If so, the CO shall insert the clause                         at DFARS 252.228-7000.                      HCA                      SCO                      No146                      FAR 30.201-5(a)                         DFARS 230.201-5(a)                         DAFFARS 5330.201-5(a)                      Waive CAS applicability in accordance with the                         conditions at FAR 30.205-5(b).                      HoA, delegable no lower than senior contract policy                            making level                      SAF/AQC                      No147                      FAR 30.202-6(b)                         DAFFARS 30.202-6(b)                      Authorizes award of a CAS-covered contract w/o                         obtaining submission of the required disclosure                         statement.                      HoA on a nondelegable basis                      SAF/SQ                      No148                      Class Deviation                            2011-O0006                         DAFFARS 5331                      Waives the requirements of FAR 31.                      HCA                      SCO                      No149                      Class Deviation                            2011-O0006                         DAFFARS 5331                      Determine that incurrence of the Contribution in Aid                         of Construction (CIAC) tax is necessary to achieve the                         most beneficial business case for the Government and                         allowing the CIAC tax will result in significant                         benefits to the Government that outweigh the cost of                         allowing the tax.                      HCA                      SCO                      No150                      FAR 32.202-1(d)                         DAFFARS 5332.202-1(d)                      Approves commercial product/service unusual contract                         financing.                      HCA                      HCA                      No151                      FAR 32.402(c)(1)(iii)                         DAFFARS 5332.402(c)(1)(iii)                      Determines, based on written findings, that advance                         payment is in public interest or facilitates national                         defense.                      HoA or designee                      HCA                      No152                      DFARS 232.901(1)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5332.901(1)(i)(ii)                      Makes determination, after consultation with the                         cognizant comptroller, that conditions exist that limit                         normal business operations.                      HCA                      SCO                      No153                      FAR 32.906(a)                         DAFFARS 5332.906(a)                      Determines that (1) making invoice and contract                         financing payments earlier than 7 days prior to the                         dates specified in the contract is warranted in a                         specific case; or (2) use of accelerated payment methods                         described in 5 CFR §1315.5 is necessary.                      HoA                      HCA                      No154                      FAR 32.1106(b)                         DAFFARS 5332.1106(b)                      Authorizes electronic funds transfer (EFT) for a                         non-domestic transaction if (1) the political,                         financial, and communications infrastructure in the                         foreign country supports EFT payment; or (2) payments of                         other than United States currency may be made                         safely.                      HoA                      HCA                      No155                      FAR 33.102(b)(3)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5333.102(b)(3)(ii)                      At the request of the contractor, reviews agency                         records associated with a request for reimbursement of                         protest costs by the Government.                      HCA                      COCO                      No156                      FAR 33.104(b)(1) or (c)(2)                         DAFFARS 5333.104(b)(1) or (c)(2)                      Authorizes contract award notwithstanding a GAO                         protest before award, or continued contract performance                         notwithstanding a GAO protest after award.                      HCA on a nondelegable basis                      HCA                      No157                      FAR 33.104(g)                         DAFFARS 5333.104(g)                      Reports to the GAO why their recommendations have                         not been followed by the agency not later than 5 days                         after the expiration of the 60-day response period.                      HCA                      HCA                      No158                      DFARS 233.215(3)                         DAFFARS 5333.215(3)                      Determines that continued performance is necessary                         pending resolution of any claim that might arise under                         or be related to the contract.                      HCA                      COCO                      No159                      DFARS 234.7002(d)(4)                         DAFFARS 5334.7002(d)(4)                      Determines the information submitted is not                         sufficient to determine the reasonableness of price for                         items developed exclusively at private expense.                      HCA                      SCO                      No160                      DFARS 235.015-70(c) & (d)(3)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5335.015-70(c) & (d)(3)(ii)                      Approves special use allowance for research facility                         acquired by educational institutions.                      HCA                      SCO                      No161                      DFARS 235.070-1(a)                         DAFFARS 5335.070-1(a)                      Approves requests for indemnification of unusually                         hazardous risks under 10 U.S.C. 3861.                      HoA                      SCO                      No162                      FAR 36.208                         DAFFARS 5336.208                      Approves concurrent performance of firm-fixed-price                         and other types of construction contracts at the same                         work site.                      HCA                      COCO                      No163                      FAR 36.209                         DAFFARS 5336.209                      Approves contract awards for the construction of a                         project to the firm that designed the project or its                         subsidiaries or affiliates                      HoA                      HCA                      No164                      FAR 36.213-2(a)                         DAFFARS 5336.213-2(a)                      Waives the requirement for pre-solicitation notices                         for proposed construction contracts expected to exceed                         the SAT.                      HCA or designee                      COCO                      No165                      DFARS 236.270(a)                         DAFFARS 5336.270(a)                      Certifies that the additional expenditures are                         necessary to protect the National interest AND                         establishes a reasonable completion date for the project                         (Approval to expedite the completion date of a contract                         funded by a MILCON appropriations act, if additional                         costs are involved).                      HoA may not be delegated                      SAF/SQ                      No166                      DFARS 236.272(b)(1) & (b)(2)                         DAFFARS 5336.272(b)                      (1) Authorizes the use of prequalification for urgent                            or complex construction projects; and                         (2) Approves the prequalification procedures of                            construction sources.                      HCA                      COCO                      No167                      FAR 36.301(b)(3)(vi)                         DAFFARS 5336.301(b)(3)(vi)                      Establishes other criteria for use of two-phase                         design-build selection procedures.                      HCA                      COCO                      No168                      DFARS 236.303-1(a)(4)(i)(B)                         DAFFARS 5336.303-1(a)(4)(i)(B)                      Approves determination to allow more than five                         offerors to submit phase two design-build proposals for                         acquisitions exceeds $4.5M.                      HCA delegable no lower than SCO                      SCO                      No169                      DFARS 236.570(b)(2)                         DAFFARS 5336.570(b)(2)                      Approves use of a separate bid item for mobilization                         and preparatory work.                      HCA                      COCO                      No170                      FAR 36.602-3                         DAFFARS 5336.602-3                      Oversees evaluation board functions for A&E                         contracts.                      HCA                      COCO                      No171                      FAR 36.609-1(c)(1)                         DAFFARS 5336.609-1(c)(1)                      Determines that, in fixed-price A&E contracts,                         cost limitations are secondary to performance                         considerations and additional project funding can be                         expected, if necessary.                      HCA or designee                      SCO                      No172                      DFARS 237.104(b)(iii)(A)*(2*)                         DAFFARS 5337.104(b)(iii)(A)(*2*)                      Approves a proposed personal services contract for                         services to be provided by individuals outside the U.S.                         and directly supports defense intelligence components or                         special operations command. Services must be urgent,                         cannot be obtained by other means, and are supporting                         DoD activities or programs outside the U.S.                      HCA                      SCO                      No173                      FAR 37.113-1(a)                         DAFFARS 5337.113-1(a)                      May waive the 31.205-6(g)(6) cost allowability                         limitations on severance payments to foreign nationals                         that meet the conditions at 37.113-1(a)(1)-(2).                      HoA                      HCA                      No174                      FAR 37.204(a)                         DAFFARS 5337.204(a)                      Determines if sufficient personnel with the                         requisite training and capabilities are available within                         the agency to perform the evaluation or analysis or                         proposals submitted for the acquisition.                      HoA                      SCO                      No175                      DFARS 237.7401(c)                         DAFFARS 5337.7401(c)                      Determines the services being acquired under                         contract with the local government are in DoD’s best                         interest.                      HCA                      COCO                      No176                      DFARS 239.101(1)                         DAFFARS 5339.101(1)                      Determines no commercial products or commercial                         services are suitable to meet the agency’s needs for                         information technology products or services in excess of                         the SAT.                      HCA                      COCO                      No177                      FAR 41.202(c)(2)                         DAFFARS 5341.202(c)(2)                      Approves determination to pay the non-negotiated                         utility rates due to contract impasse.                      HCA                      COCO                      No178                      FAR 41.204(c)(1)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5341.204(c)(1)(ii)                      Determines use of the area-wide contract for utility                         services is not advantageous to the Government.                      HCA or designee                      COCO                      No179                      FAR 42.202(c)(2)                         DAFFARS 5342.202(c)(2)                      Approves the delegation of additional functions to                         the CAO.                      HCA or designee                      COCO                      No180                      DFARS PGI 242.7100(4)                         DAFFARS 5342.7100(4)                      Approves the solicitation of voluntary refunds from                         a contractor.                      HCA                      SCO                      No181                      DFARS 243.204-70-5(c)                         DAFFARS 5343.204-70-5(c)                      Waives limitations of 243.204-70-2 (price ceiling);                         243.204-70-3 (definitization schedule); and 243.204-70-4                         (limitations on obligations) if necessary to support                         cont. ops or humanitarian/peacekeeping op.                      HoA                      HCA                      No182                      FAR 44.302(a)                         DAFFARS 5344.302(a)                      Raises or lowers the $25 million contractor                         purchasing system review (CPSR) level if considered to                         be in the Government's best interest.                      HoA                      HCA                      No183                      FAR 45.102(e)                         DAFFARS 5345.102(e)                      Determines installation or construction of                         Government property on contractor-owned real property in                         such a fashion as to become non-severable is necessary                         and in the Government’s interest.                      HCA                      SCO                      No184                      DFARS 245.102(4)(ii)(B)                         DAFFARS 5345.102(4)(ii)(B)                      Determines contractor will not be required to tag,                         label, or mark items that are to be in support of                         contingency operation or to facilitate defense                         against/recovery from NBCR attack.                      HoA                      HCA                      No185                      DFARS 245.102(4)(ii)(C)(1)(i)                         DAFFARS 5345.102(4(ii)(C)(1)(i)                      Executes D&F concluding that it is more cost                         effective for the Government requiring activity to                         assign, mark, and register the unique item                         identification after delivery of an item acquired from a                         small business concern or a commercial product acquired                         under FAR part 12 or part 8 **for an ACAT I                         program.**                      SAE                      PEO                      No186                      DFARS 245.102(4)(ii)(C)(1)(ii)                         DAFFARS 5345.102(4)(ii)(C)(1)(ii)                      Approves a determination and findings concluding                         that it is more cost effective for the Government                         requiring activity to assign, mark, and register the                         unique item identification after delivery of an item                         acquired from a small business concern or a commercial                         product acquired under FAR part 12 or part 8 **for all                         other programs.**                      HCA                      SCO                      No187                      FAR 45.301(f)                         DAFFARS 5345.301(f)                      Approves use of Government property for commercial                         use expected to exceed 25 percent of the total use of                         Government and commercial work performed.                      HCA                      COCO                      No188                      FAR 48.104-3(a)                         FAR 48.202                         DAFFARS 5348.104-3(a)                      Determines if the cost of calculating and tracking                         collateral savings will exceed the benefits to be                         derived.                      HCA                      COCO                      No189                      DFARS 249.501-70(a)                         DAFFARS 5349.501-70(a)                      Approves the use of 252.249-7000, Special                         Termination Costs in incrementally funded                         contract.                      HoA                      HCA                      No**Table 3**: Authority to enter into,             approve, or terminate Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Other             Transactions has been approved as shown below. This authority may be             redelegated within the contracting functional chain of             responsibility, in writing, under such terms, conditions, and             limitations as may be deemed appropriate.          **SCO**                      **Grant Authority**                      **Cooperative Agreement Authority**                      **Other Transactions Authority**                      **Procurements for Experimental                         Purposes**HQ AFMC/PK                      Yes                      Yes                      Yes                      YesHQ AFRC/A7K                      No                      No                      No                      YesSSC/PK                      Yes                      Yes                      Yes                      YesHQ AFDW/PK                      Yes                      Yes                      Yes                      YesAFICC/KF                      Yes                      Yes                      Yes                      YesAFOTEC/A7K                      No                      No                      No                      YesMP5301.602-2 (d) Designation, Assignment, and Responsibilities of a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)       The following are mandatory procedures (MP) for standardizing the Air Force (AF) contracting process regarding designation, assignment, and responsibilities of a Contracting Officer’s Representative. The assignment of a COR is not necessary when the CO retains or delegates surveillance to DCMA, or one of the categories of services exempted in DAFI 63-138, except Construction. DoDI 5000.72 requires COs to designate a COR for Construction contracts, unless the contracting officer retains and executes contract oversight responsibilities when the conditions of DFARS 201.602-2 exist.    1.0 Contracting Officer Roles and Responsibilities       1.1 As part of the acquisition planning process, the CO must determine the nature of the             work/requirement (Type A, B, or C) as specified in DoDI 5000.72, *DoD Standard for Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)             Certification*.          1.2 If the requiring activity has not yet initiated a COR nomination, the CO must initiate the             Request for COR Support to notify the requiring activity of the need for COR(s) support and to prompt requiring             activity nomination of a qualified COR via the Joint Appointment Module (JAM) (formerly CORT Tool) in Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).          1.2.1 The Request for COR Support memorandum initiated by the CO should be routed through             requiring activity (e.g., COR Supervisor, Functional Commander/Director (FC/FD)). See Enclosure 5 of DoDI 5000.72, Qualification Requirements for CORs and Enclosure 6 of DoDI 5000.72, Examples of COR Responsibilities and COR Certification Requirements. The COR             must file the CO’s Request for COR Support memorandum (if used) in the “COR Online File.”          1.2.2 The CO must provide contract specific training (see paragraph 1.3.7). COR management is             responsible for ensuring that any COR performing under a waiver pursuant to sections 1701-1764 of Title 10, United             States Code completes all required training. New entrant and required DoD Component provided ethics (U.S. Air Force             Annual Ethics Training for OGE Form 450 filers or DAU ACQ 0030 for non-OGE Form 450 filers) and combating trafficking             in persons (CTIP) training may not be waived.          1.2.3 The CO shall perform, with participation of the COR and COR supervisor, a yearly             administrative review of the COR's online file during the anniversary month of appointment, or more often, at the             discretion of the CO. The CO shall upload the COR File Annual Checklist to the Surveillance and Performance Monitoring             (SPM) (Formerly CORT Tool) in PIEE comprised of the minimum requirements of, COR-related documents necessary for the             effective discharge of COR duties and responsibilities. The Checklist (available in SPM) shall guide the COR in             populating the online COR File and serve as the basis for the CO to judge the accuracy and completeness of the COR             file during each review. 1.2.4 Upon completion of each CO review of the online COR File, the CO shall document the             results on the COR File Annual Checklist and upload each Checklist review to the SPM. 1.2.5 The COR Designation from             the CO must also:          (a) Designate the COR (if required) as an Assessing Official Representation (AOR) supporting the             CPAR process;          (b) Stipulate that the COR will be required to have access to the Synchronized Pre-Deployment             & Operation Tracker (SPOT) (if required due to overseas deployment support); and          (c) Stipulate whether the COR will require access to the System for Award Management (SAM) to             review the contractor's service contract reports.          1.2.6 Notification of COR designation should be provided to the QAPC.          1.2.7. Distribution of the fully executed COR designation must be made to the COR, COR Supervisor,             Contractor and Property administrator. In addition, notification must be sent to the local Judge Advocate General             office or Office of General Counsel immediately upon the appointment of a COR designated as an OGE Form 450 filer, and             annually by January 1st , a list of all CORs required to file OGE Forms 450.          1.3 CO, Contract Specialist, or QAPC Led Training. The CO must ensure contract-specific training             is scheduled and provided to the prospective COR, unless waived (see 1.2.2). The training may be conducted by the CO,             Contracting Specialist, or QAPC, and must consist of the following at a minimum prior to contract award:          1.3.1 Duties/responsibilities to be delegated;          1.3.2 Importance of COR performance;          1.3.3 Personal conflicts of interest and potential conflicts of interest;          1.3.4 Unauthorized commitments;          1.3.5 Ethics/integrity in relationships with the CO, COR management (e.g., COR Supervisor,             Services Designated Official (SDO), Functional Commander/ Directors (FC/FD)), and the contractor;          1.3.6 Discussion of the *Seven Steps to the Services Acquisition Process*.          1.3.7 Contract-specific training consisting as a minimum of the following:          1.3.7.1 A discussion of the contract (SOW, PWS, Specifications, etc.), and surveillance plan/QASP;          1.3.7.2 An awareness of any areas in the contract susceptible to fraud, waste, and abuse;          1.3.7.3 Creation, maintenance, and submission of all surveillance documentation and contractor             performance assessment information required by the contract and applicable regulations;          1.3.7.4 How the COR can stay abreast of contract modifications;          1.3.7.5 How the COR can monitor contract fund status; and,          1.3.7.6 Joint CO and COR review of the “COR File Annual Checklist” to ensure mutual understanding             of the level/quality of surveillance and documentation must be maintained in the on-line SPM file.          1.3.8 Refer to the Suggested Contract-Specific Training Syllabus template for conducting contract-specific             training. The template may be tailored to fit your acquisition.          **COR Performance and Appraisal**          ****1.4 At a minimum, the CO and COR supervisor must review the COR’s reports, files, and other             documentation for completeness/accomplishment, on an annual basis.          1.5 The CO must provide an annual assessment, as a minimum, on the COR’s performance to the COR             supervisor. The assessment may be performed concurrently with the administrative review of the COR online file             detailed in 1.2.3.          1.6 The COR must complete and upload reports to the SPM, as required, to enable the CO to review             and approve/ reject reports in the SPM.          1.7 When the CO terminates the COR’s duties (see Termination of COR Designation), a new COR can be nominated prior to terminating the former             COR. The requiring activity must nominate a COR replacement via the JAM to ensure continuous contract monitoring by a             qualified individual. Copies of the designation for the successor COR will have the same distribution requirements as             the COR letter of designation.          1.8 When the requiring activity requests termination of COR designation, the CO must terminate the             COR designation in writing (use of the “Smart Form” in the JAM is authorized). Include the signed Termination of COR Designation in the official contract file.          1.9 The CO must forward a copy of the fully executed Termination of COR Designation to the COR, COR Supervisor, Contractor, and as applicable, to             the contract administration office(r).2.0 COR Roles and Responsibilities       2.1 Register for JAM and SPM access through the PIEE e-Business Suite at https://piee.eb.mil/, and complete training to effectively perform duties in the SPM. Training includes a review the JAM and SPM Users Guide and FAQs, and if necessary, a request for additional training from a local Department Administrator (DA).          2.2 Provide information necessary to assess whether any actual or potential personal conflicts of interest with performing the responsibilities to be designated exist. Conflicts of interest determination will be reviewed again prior to contract award.          2.3 Participate, as requested, in annual CPAR procedures and contract close-out.          2.4 Remain abreast of changes to terms and conditions of the contract resulting from contract modifications.          2.5 Perform only those duties/responsibilities delegated by the CO in the COR Designation.          2.6 CORs may be designated as the Assessing Official’s Representative (AOR) by the CO in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) IAW the CPARS Guide. If designated as an AOR, the COR would be responsible for providing a timely, accurate, quality, and complete narrative for a report on the contractor's performance. If the CO requires the COR to have access to the contractor performance assessment reporting system (CPARS), the synchronized pre-deployment and operational tracker (SPOT) or the System for Award Management (SAM), an account would be authorized and granted after COR designation.          2.7 If a Chief-Contracting Officer’s Representative (C-COR) is appointed for a service contract pursuant to AFI 63-138 , Acquisition of Services, Chapter 2, the C-COR must maintain the sole online COR file in SPM for the contract. When a CO appoints a C-COR and CORs on the same contract, the relationship shall be annotated on the COR Designation.3.0 COR Supervisor       3.4 Conduct regular reviews of COR inputs into SPM, and follow-up as necessary, on the content, timeliness, and completeness of COR Reports, online files, and other COR-related documentation.          3.1 Register for SPM access via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) e-Business Suite at https://piee.eb.mil/, and then complete training to effectively perform duties in the SPM. Training includes a review of the JAM and SPM Tool Users Guide and FAQs, and if necessary, a request for additional training from a local DA.          3.2 Review and approve (certify) or reject COR nominations in the JAM, when submitted by an assigned COR in the JAM and notified by a system-generated email that a nomination is “Awaiting Approval”.          3.3 The COR Supervisor shall ensure that the COR completes and uploads COR Reports to SPM, as required, to enable the CO to review and approve/ reject reports in the SPM.4.0 OGE 450 Determination and Processing       4.1 A COR must file an OGE 450 if determined to meet the criteria for filing a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) as set forth in section 2634.904 of Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, and section 7-300 of DoD 5500.07-R.          4.1.1 A COR need not be designated as an OGE 450 filer, IAW section 2634.904 of Title 5, if all of the following apply:          (a) The COR will NOT participate personally and substantially in any contracting process,          (b) The COR will NOT exercise substantial discretion, through interactions, decisions, or reports, that will influence the contractor’s activities and result in a substantial economic effect on the contractor’s interests,          (c) The COR’s work and judgment WILL BE subject to “substantial supervision and review” by the CO & COR Supervisor, with final authority deferred to the CO for contractor direction and contract-related matters, and (d) The COR’s actions will NOT cause any conflict of interest (real or apparent) between the interests of the COR and the government and/or the contractor          4.2 The COR must submit the completed OGE 450 directly to his or her supervisor and provide the information contained on the OGE 450 to the CO for review prior to submission to the local legal office by the required date.5.0 Quality Assurance Program Coordinator (QAPC)       5.1 Train CORs and COR management [e.g., COR Supervisor, SDO, Functional Commanders/Directors (FC/FD)] on the contracting requirements associated with the quality assurance program and any MAJCOM/FLDCOM/DRU/DAFRCO procedures prior to contract award. See paragraph 1.5 herein.          5.2 Assist the CO in providing contract-specific training (to include refresher training) to the COR (Reference paragraph 1.3 above) and ensuring required training is accomplished in accordance with DoDI 5000.72, DoD Standard for Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Certification, 26 Mar 15.          5.3 Monitor the inputs and use of SPM for the assigned organization. This requires registration, training, and designation as a local JAM/SPM DA or Manager Role by all QAPCs. DAs/Managers provide functional, not technical support, and provide for the continued deployment of JAM and SPM for new users and for the support of existing users in the local organization, by performing three categories of duties:          5.3.1 GETTING STARTED:          (a) Advise or assist new users with initial JAM/SPM registration, or existing users with registration and profile updates, through the PIEE e-Business Suite platform;          (b) Activate new roles (if designated as a DA) and added roles (only if a DA) after verifying proper completion of the automated DD2875; and,          (c) Conduct JAM SPM training or provide training resources to users.          5.3.2 USER SUPPORT:          (a) Advise and assist on the functions & features of JAM/SPM;          (b) Use Administrator or Manager privileges to research, troubleshoot, and advise on reported functional issues;          (c) Refer users to the PIEE Helpdesk, when a reported issue involves accounts, errors, or technical support;          (d) Monitor records of all COR nominations, designations, and terminations of designations, to include COR’s acknowledgement of their duties, by contract number and CO’s name;          (e) Monitor records of all COR and COR management training, including refresher training regardless of provider (e.g., QAPC, CO, contract specialist, contract administrator, Defense Acquisition University, or commercial training provider)6.0 Memorandum Templates and Contract Training Syllabus       Request for COR Support          Suggested Contract-Specific Training SyllabusMP5301.603-90 Selection, Appointment, and Termination of Appointment of Contracting Officers       *Revised: June 2023*          (a) Applicability. This MP must be used when selecting, nominating, appointing, and terminating contracting officers (CO) to maximize standardization across the AF. Warrants are issued in accordance with FAR 1.603, DFARS 201.603, 10 U.S.C. § 1724 and this MP. The SCO may delegate this authority to the highest contracting official in the contracting chain at geographically separated organizations, but in no event will the designee be lower than a GS-15 (or equivalent) or O-6. Authority to issue limited contracting officer warrants up to $5M and authority to terminate appointments up to $5M may be delegated, but in no event will the designee be lower than the COCO.          (b) Warranting. An individual selected for contracting officer appointment must be a military member in Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 64PX or 6C0X1 or a civilian in the GS-1102 occupational series who occupies a manned authorization listed under these specialty codes/series, and complies with the requirements at DFARS 201.603-2 and this MP.          (c) Focal Point (FP). FPs must be designated in writing via the FP designation form and may be assigned unlimited or limited duties as indicated in the Warrant Process Focal Point Designation Form . Each SCO is responsible for appointing FPs and must designate at least one FP with full duties. SCOs may delegate authority to appoint limited FPs to the COCO. This authority is not further delegable. Follow the form instructions when appointing FPs.          (d) AF CO Warrant Tracking Tool. All warrants are entered into and tracked via the AF CO Warrant Tracking Tool (AFCOWTT). FPs obtain access to the AFCOWTT by submitting a copy of the Warrant Process Focal Point Designation Form to HQ AFMC/PK. Prior to obtaining access, FPs must request training on the use of the AFCOWTT by contacting HQ AFMC/PK, as applicable. FPs are responsible for entering all warrant data into the tool, and for uploading warrants (SF1402s) (and up to three past SF1402s), a copy of the Contracting Officer Test (COT) certificate, and the Contracting Officer Appointment/Warrant Eligibility Transfer/Termination Request (COWER). FPs also administer all other warrant actions and are responsible for maintaining current, accurate, and complete warrant data in the AFCOWTT.          (e) CO Warrant Nomenclature. All transferable warrants shall list “Department of the Air Force” on the ‘Organization’ and ‘Agency/Department’ lines of the SF1402. All transferable warrants are numbered as follows: the first two positions are “AF”, the third and fourth positions are the last two digits of the fiscal year (FY) in which the appointment is made, and positions 5-9 are obtained from the identification (ID) field of the AFCOWTT; for example, in FY21 an ID field number of 12345 would yield an appointment number of AF-21-12345. Current transferable warrants will be updated through attrition. All new non-transferable warrants will be numbered as follows: Organization-FY-XXXXX e.g., SSC-21-12499 for SSC; last 5 positions are obtained from the ID field of the AFCOWTT.          (f) Nominating Warrant Candidates. Warrant candidates are nominated by a candidate sponsor who shall be no lower than the candidate’s first level supervisor. Submit warrant nominations to the designated FP using the COWER.          (g) Contracting Officer Test. Candidates for warrants above the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) must pass the two-hour timed, open book COT by achieving a minimum score of 80%.          (1) The COT is a proctored, computer-generated test containing 25 randomly selected true/false and multiple-choice questions from the FAR, DFARS, and/or AFFARS. Each question is worth up to two points.          (2) During the COT, candidates are limited to the use of electronic regulations available via www.acquisition.gov and hard copies of the FAR and DFARS (free of tabs and notes); however, hard copies will not be provided. Notes and electronic devices are not permitted in the testing site. Use of email, instant messaging, or any other form of electronic communication is prohibited during the COT.          (3) Candidates must provide the correct answer and the correct, associated complete reference (e.g., FAR 15.401(a)(2)(i)(B)), in order to earn two points. If the candidate answers the question correctly but provides an incorrect reference, one point will be received. If the candidate answers the question incorrectly but the reference correctly, the candidate will not receive any points as this indicates a failure to understand the regulation. The COT is automatically and electronically scored.          i. If the candidate fails to pass the COT, the candidate may challenge missed questions and/or references in accordance with the Proctor User Guide only when approval of the challenge would result in a passing score. (NOTE: Access to the guide is restricted to warrant focal points.)          ii. A candidate who fails the COT may retake it if authorized by their immediate supervisor and space is available. If the candidate fails to pass the COT on the second attempt, the candidate may not retake the COT until a six-month waiting period has passed.          iii. Supervisors are authorized to approve a maximum of two continuous learning points per 12-month period for an individual who completes the COT, whether for a warrant request action or for training purposes.          (4) Practice COT: A practice test titled Contracting Officer Demo Test - C10979 was developed to help familiarize warrant candidates with the question structure of the COT. The practice test is available via the myLearning site. It is a non-proctored, 50-minute, timed test consisting of ten questions which are electronically and randomly selected from a 20-question pool. Practice tests may not be administered on the SCORM site. There is no limit on the number of times the practice COT may be taken. The completion of a practice test shall not be used as the basis for warrant eligibility.          (h) Warrant Boards. Warrant boards are reserved exclusively for warrants exceeding $25M and are used to further assess the candidate’s experience, qualifications, communication skills, and overall demeanor.          (1) Warrant boards must be chaired by the appointing official or designee at a level no lower than:          i. Deputy Director or Assistant Director of Contracting;          ii. Technical Director/Assistant to the Director of Contracting;          iii. Chief of the Clearance and Program Support Division or Chief of Policy;          iv. Highest level contracting official at a geographically separated organization; or          v. COCO, Deputy, or equivalent.          (2) Warrant boards must have a minimum of five members, including the board chairperson, participating to constitute a quorum. Suggested board composition includes:          i. Contracting office supervisors;          ii. Representative from the staff judge advocate office;          iii. Competition Advocate;          iv. Clearance/program support procurement analyst;          v. Small business specialist/liaison;          vi. Supervisors/Directors/Deputy Directors from other disciplines; and/or          vii. Cost/Price Analyst          (3) Warrant board members may participate in person, by teleconference, or video conference at the discretion of the board chairperson.          (4) The warrant candidate must correctly answer and/or discuss no fewer than 10 questions, seven of which must be obtained from the scenario-based AF question repository. To obtain access to the question repository, submit the Warrant Process Focal Point Designation Form to HQ AFMC/PK. The appointing official has the discretion to develop new questions(s) for the remaining three questions, which may be scenario- or knowledge-based. The board shall include questions that address PEO, Enterprise, and Operational portfolios, as well as pricing, fiscal law, contract law, legal, and problem solving.          (5) The board chairperson/appointing official, in consultation with the board members, may appoint an unlimited warrant, a limited, specified dollar warrant, or none. Individuals awarded an unlimited warrant as a result of a warrant board shall not be required to sit before the board again, except in the case of a reappointment after a termination for cause (See Para. (s)).          (i) Unlimited Warrants. Unlimited warrants require a minimum of two years of contracting experience, a baccalaureate degree, successful completion of the COT and passing a warrant board. Additionally, unlimited warrant candidates, at a minimum, shall possess the DoD Contracting Professional Certification (Back-to-Basics) or legacy DAWIA Contracting certification. All unlimited warrants are transferable across the AF.          (j) Limited Transferable Warrants. Warrants limited by a monetary threshold are transferable across the DAF. Dollarized warrant limitations apply to the value of the instant contract action a CO is executing. For example, if a CO holds a limited warrant of $5M and the contract award amount of the instant action is $6M, the CO is not authorized to sign the contract; however, the same CO would be authorized to sign a $5M funding action issued against the same contract.          (1) For limited warrants up to SAT, contracting personnel (including purchasing agents in the GS-1105 series) must have at least one year of contracting experience.          (2) For limited warrants exceeding SAT up to $5M, contracting personnel must have a minimum of two years of contracting experience and have successfully completed the COT. Warrant boards shall not be convened for warrants within this threshold.          (3) For limited warrants exceeding $5M up to $25M, contracting personnel must have a minimum of two years of contracting experience, successful completion of the COT, and vetting process established by the appointing official and documented on the COWER. Warrant boards shall not be convened for warrants within this threshold.          (k) Local National (LN) Warrants. LNs in an equivalent occupational series to GS-1102 may be selected for a contracting officer appointment in accordance with this MP.          (1) Warrants up to SAT require a minimum of one year of contracting experience.          (2) A LN candidate for a warrant exceeding SAT up to $5M must meet the following minimum functional training, work experience, and formal education requirements:          i. Complete all contracting courses as required for a member of the DoD Contracting Professional Certification or legacy DAWIA Contracting certification in contracting required for the warrant amount;          ii. Have a minimum of two years of contracting experience; and,          iii. Possess a baccalaureate degree (or the equivalent).          (3) Warrants exceeding $5M up to $25M require a vetting process established by the appointing official and documented on the COWER.          (4) Warrants exceeding $25M require a warrant board.          (l) A member of the contingency contracting force in AFSC 6C0X1 who does not possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution may be nominated, evaluated, and selected for a limited warrant not to exceed $25M in accordance with 10 USC 1724. Military and Civilian personnel with an active Department of the Air Force warrant, may use their existing warrant in support of Contingency Operations.          (m) Non-Transferable Warrants. Non-transferable warrants may be issued for specific functions or buying activities (e.g., contract closeout, defective pricing actions, funding modifications, administrative modifications, specific contracts, units, etc.) Candidates for limited non-transferable warrants above the SAT should pass the COT in accordance with this MP. Warrant boards shall not be used for non-transferable warrants; however vetting process may be used when the resultant contract actions are expected to exceed $25M. The SF1402 must clearly state “Limited Non-Transferable Warrant” and cite the specific warrant limitations.          (n) Warrant Transfer and Reinstatement.          (1) Warrants issued in accordance with this MP, except for those issued in accordance with paragraph (m) above, are transferable across the AF. As long as a warrant is in good standing, an individual shall not be required to test or board again. However, warrant transferability does not guarantee immediate utilization, as the gaining appointing official may determine that time is needed to facilitate familiarity with new workload responsibilities and organizational procedures. Instructions regarding electronically transferring a warrant to a new organization are located in the AFCOWTT.          (2) Warrant reinstatement is applicable to an individual who previously held an AF warrant and whose warrant was subsequently terminated for reasons such as reassignment or resignation. A request to reinstate an AF warrant must be submitted to the appointing official for approval through the designated FP using the COWER. The appointing official shall document their assessment and rationale for warrant reinstatement on the COWER.          (o) Grandfathered Contracting Officers. Current COs are not required to be tested, boarded, or reappointed as a result of the issuance of, or changes to, this MP. However, those with limited non- transferable or limited transferable warrants must meet the requirements of this MP to obtain a transferable and/or higher dollar value warrant. Taking of the COT is only required for those candidates holding a limited non-transferable warrant. Due to changes in the DoD certification program, some candidates may be unable to complete certification. An individual without certification may be selected for contracting officer appointment (limited or unlimited) if approved by the warrant issuing authority (SCO/COCO).          (p) Warrants Issued Based on External Warrant Credentials. A new AF 1102 with external, federal government CO experience may be issued an AF warrant without meeting the requirements of this MP (COT and vetting process or warrant board) based on the discretion of the appointing official, provided they meet the qualification requirements at DFARS 201.603-2. The appointing official must conduct an assessment of the candidate’s qualifications and experience prior to the issuance of an AF warrant. The appointing official shall document the rationale for appointment on the COWER (See sample criteria.)          (q) Warrant Reciprocity. In Aug 2022, the Assistant Secretaries of the Air Force and the Army (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics) signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Cross-Service Contingency Warranting Procedures, between the two Departments. This MOA, which expires in Aug 2032, established a warrant reciprocity relationship during contingency operations as defined in l 0 U.S.C. § l01(a)(13), or in support of an emergency or major disaster as defined in 42 U.S.C. § 5122, or as otherwise directed by the Secretary of Defense in support of U.S. government-led operations (hereinafter, "contingency operations"). The MOA mandates recognition of cross-service warrants and qualifications for both military and civilian personnel and requires each services’ Head of the Contracting Activity (or delegated warranting authority) to recognize cross-service warrants and the qualifications and thresholds identified therein without additional testing, assessments, or issuing a new warrant. The intent of this MOA is to enable the lead Service for a contingency operation to avoid delays in providing expeditionary contracting             support.          (r) Reissuance of Warrant Certificates. A request to reissue an existing warrant certificate for administrative purposes (e.g., damage to or deterioration of the original SF1402, name changes, etc.) is not a new appointment and may be submitted directly to the FP for processing to the appropriate appointing official; use of the COWER is not required. (s) Warrant Suspension or Termination for Cause. Warrants may be suspended or terminated for unsatisfactory performance. The appointing official may suspend a warrant in writing until proficiency is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the appointing official. If a warrant is terminated for cause, the candidate must be reappointed in accordance with paragraphs (i), (j), or (k) of this MP, to include a warrant board for reappointment of an unlimited warrant.