Attachment 5601-1 Table Of Contents

Index

Attachment 5601-1.1 a Table Of Contents

Attachment 5601-1.1 b Table Of Contents

Attachment 5601-1.2 a Table Of Contents

Attachment 5601-1.2 b Table Of Contents

Attachment 5601-1.2 c Table Of Contents

Attachment 5601-1.2 d Table Of Contents

Attachment 5601-1.2 e Table Of Contents

Attachment 5601-1.2 f Table Of Contents

Attachment 5601-1.2 g Table Of Contents

Attachment 5601-1.2 h Table Of Contents

Attachment 5601-1.2 i Table Of Contents

Attachment 5601-1.2 j Table Of Contents

Attachment 5601-1.2 k Table Of Contents

Index

Attachment 5601-1.1 a Table Of Contents

REVIEW PACKAGE CONTENTS CHECKLIST*

Acquisition Plans

Acquisition planning documents based on

complexity and dollar value

Market Research Report

D etermination & F indings (D&F)

D&F

Local Legal Review

Statement of Work (SOW)/Performance

Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of

Objectives (SOO)

Funding Document(s), as applicable

Draft Letter Contract, as applicable
Justification and Approvals (J&A), Brand

Name Justifications, Exception to Fair

Opportunity (FOE):

Justification

Acquisition Plan

Market Research Report

Source Selection Plans

Source Selection Plan or Evaluation Plan

Applicable D&F’s

Requests for Proposals, Invitatio ns for

Bids, Request for Quotes

Solicitation

Requirements Package (SOW/PWS/SOO,

CDRLs, DD254, etc.)

Acquisition Planning Documents or Brief (as

applicable)

Local Legal Review

Competitive –

Evaluation Plan or Source Selection Plan

Non-Competitive –

J&A

Requests for Final Proposal Revi sions

(FPR)

(competitive only)

Evaluation Notices (ENs) and Contractor

Responses

Draft Source Selection Evaluation Board

(SSEB) Report

Draft FPR notice

Business Clearance

Access to file

Local Legal Review

Competitive – obtain approval to award

without discussions or begin discussions

Request for Clearance

Initial SSEB report

Draft Competitive Range Determination

Non-Competitive – obtain approval prior

to beginning negotiations

Pre-negotiation Business Clearance

Memorandum

Contract Clearance

Approval of the negotiated business

arrangement

Access to file – to include access to the

contract writing system

Draft contract

Local Legal Review

Competitive

Request for Clearance

Final SSEB Report

Source Selection Advisory Council (SSAC)

Report (if applicable)

Draft Decision Briefing

Draft Source Selection Decision Document

(SSDD)

Non-Competitive

Post-negotiation Business Clearance

Memorandum

Terminations

Termination Authority Form

Modification

Local Legal Review

Show Cause Letter

Ratifications

D&F (including all documentation of

unauthorized commitment)

Local Legal Review

Ratification Checklist with associated

documents

* Reference SOFARS 5604.803 Contents of Contract Files, DCG Part 4.1 Contents of Contract

Files, and DCG Part 4.2 Contract Files Assurance and “Chain of Custody”. All documents listed

above are to be included in the file prior to requesting review from SOF AT&L-KM/KX/KB as

required and applicable to the specific contracting action.
Attachment 5601-1.1 b Table Of Contents

NOTES – Applicable to ALL Offices

1

Acquisition planning is required for ALL acquisitions. Simplified acquisition planning

can be used for acquisitions below DFARS thresholds for a written acquisition plan.

See SOFARS 5607.104. Reference DCG Part 7 for various planning documents. As

delineated in DFARS 207.103(g), the Program Manager, or other official responsible

for the program, has overall responsibility for the acquisition planning. The PM shall

prepare the acquisition planning documents with coordination from the KO.

AP Coordination – IAW FAR 7.104(c), acquisition plans proposing other than full and

open competition shall be coordinated with the cognizant advocate for competition.

IAW FAR 7.104(d)(1), acquisition plans exceeding $8M not entirely reserved or setaside for small business require small business specialist coordination.

AP Approval - PEO/Director/O-6 or civilian equivalent are authorized to approve noncompetitive acquisition plans.

2

Anytime the FAR/DFARS (see attached DoD listing ) states a Determination is required,

the determination is to be made in writing and placed in the contract file. The DoD

listing provides examples. USSOCOM templates are to be used when available.

3

See SOFARS 5606.501 for AAC and PAAC designations. In the absence of the AAC, the

HCA will assume the review/approval duties. In the absence of the PAAC, the AAC will

assume the review/approval duties. When the PAAC is performing as the KO, then the

AAC will be the reviewer.

4 See SOFARS 5601.170 for local and DPC peer review requirements and phases.

5

RFP Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery

orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Part 8, 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.).

Exception: Delivery or task orders issued from pre-priced IDIQ contracts with a

defined delivery schedule or period of performance.

6

Business Clearance Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and

delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Part 8, 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.).

Exception : Delivery or task orders issued from pre-priced IDIQ contracts with a

defined delivery schedule or period of performance.

7

Contract Clearance Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and

delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Part 8, 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.). Contract

Clearance review may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details

of the negotiation must be documented and included in the post-negotiation portion of

the Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3 .

Exception : Delivery or task orders issued from pre-priced IDIQ contracts with a

defined delivery schedule or period of performance.

8

Source Selection Plans – When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed

in accordance with SOFARS 5615.303(a)(2)(B).
9

Submit packages for review or approval through the cognizant program LNO. The LNO

is authorized to approve actions estimated less than $50M when SOF AT&L-KM, KX, or

KB is the approval authority.

1 0

All SIGREDUX Contracting Actions will be reviewed by KO, HCD/FCO, and Legal. This

includes contract actions conducted under FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source.

Approval authority for SIGREDUX Ratifications and Terminations is done by the HCA.

All other approvals will be by SOF AT&L-KB.

11 Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) is defined in FAR 2.101.

12 The HCD/FCO will coordinate all actions over $100M with the HCA/DDoP.

Attachment 5601-1.2 a Table Of Contents

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – June 2021

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

SOF AT&L- KF/ KH/KP/KW/KI/KR/KS

ACTION REVIEW APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plan (See paragraphs & paragraph )

Development:

Equal to or greater than $10M HCD, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KM3 SSA

Production:

Equal to or greater than $25M in any

one year or equal to or greater than

$50M for all years.

HCD, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KM3 SSA

NOTE: For Services refer to 5601-1.2l paragraphs 

2. Type of Contract D&F
Single-Award Indefinite-Quantity

Contracts greater than $112M

HCD, Legal, SOF AT&LKM3, & HCA SPE

Award Fee Contracts HCD, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KM3 HCA

Incentive Fee Contracts KO HCD1

Personal Services Contract HCD, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KM3 HCA

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA) HCD, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KM3 HCA

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH

CLINs (greater than $1M OR greater

than 3 yrs)

HCD, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KM3 HCA

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH

CLINs (less than or equal to $1M AND

less than or equal to 3 yrs)

KO HCD2

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As), Brand Name Justifications, and E xception to

Fair Opportunity

Equal to or less than $700,000 KO KO

Greater than $700,000, but less than or

equal to $6.5M Legal PAAC

Greater than $6.5M, but less than or

equal to $13.5M

HCD, Legal, & SOF

AT&L-KM3 AAC

Greater than $13.5M, but less than or

equal to $93M

Legal, SOF AT&L-KM3,

& AAC HCA

Greater than $93M Legal, SOF AT&L-KM3

,

& AAC SPE

4a. Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes

Equal to or less than $2M KO KO
Greater than $2M, but less than $20M Legal KO

Equal to or greater than $20M, but less

than $50M Legal HCD

For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M

HCD, Legal, SSAC-C (if

applicable), & SSA SOF AT&L-KM3

For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M HCD & Legal SOF AT&L-KM3

4b. Requests for Final Proposals Revisions ( C ompetitive - if applicable)

Equal to or greater than $50M

HCD, Legal, SSAC-C (if

applicable) & SOF

AT&L-KM3

SSA

5. Business Clearance

Equal to or less than $2M KO KO

Greater than $2M, but less than $20M Legal KO

Equal to or greater than $20M, but less

than $50M Legal HCD

For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M HCD & Legal SOF AT&L-KM3

For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M, but less

than $500M

Legal & HCD SOF AT&L-KM3

Equal to or greater than $500M Legal, HCD, & DPC SOF AT&L-KM3

6. Contract Clearance

Equal to or less than $2M KO KO

Greater than $2M, but less than $20M Legal KO
Equal to or greater than $20M, but less

than $50M Legal HCD

For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M Legal & HCD SOF AT&L-KM3

For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M, but less

than $500M Legal & HCD SOF AT&L-KM3

Equal to or greater than $500M Legal, HCD, & DPC SOF AT&L-KM3

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans

Equal to or less than $6.5M KO SSA

Greater than $6.5M Legal SSA

8. Post Award Peer Reviews (Required for Services Only -See SOFARS 5601. 170 )

Equal to or greater than $50M Legal, HCD & SOF

AT&L-KM3 N/A

9. Ratifications

Equal to or less than the SAT Legal HCD

Greater than the SAT HCD, Legal, & SOF

AT&L-KM3 HCA

10. Terminations

Termination for Default/Cause Legal & SOF AT&L-KM3 HCA

Termination for Convenience (equal to or

less than $6.5M) KO HCD

Termination for Convenience (greater

than $6.5M) Legal HCD
1

 When the HCD is also the KO, approval authority is one level above the HCD.

2

 When the HCD is also the KO, the approval authority will be the HCA.

3

 For SOF AT&L-KP, the cognizant policy LNO for review and approvals is SOF AT&L-KB.

NOTE: The USSOCOM Acquisition Executive/Senior Procurement Executive (AE/SPE)

designates as, and delegates the duties of, the USSOCOM Agency Advocate for Competition

(AAC) to the Deputy Director of Procurement, and the Procuring Activity Advocate for

Competition (PAAC) to each Division Chief of SOF AT&L-KF/KH/KP/KW/KI/KR/KS and Field

Contracting Office Chiefs.

Attachment 5601-1.2 b Table Of Contents

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – J une 2021

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

SOFSA

ACTION REVIEW APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plan (See paragraphs & paragraph )

Development:

Equal to or greater than $10M FCO, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KM SSA

Production:

Equal to or greater than $25M in any one

year or equal to or greater than $50M for

all years.

FCO, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KM SSA

NOTE: For Services refer to 5601-1.2l paragraphs 

2. Type of Contract D&F

Single-Award Indefinite-Quantity

Contracts greater than $112M

FCO, Legal, SOF AT&LKM, & HCA SPE

Award Fee Contracts FCO, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KM HCA
Incentive Fee Contracts KO FCO1

Personal Services Contract FCO, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KM HCA

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA) FCO, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KM HCA

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH

CLINs (greater than $1M OR greater

than 3 yrs)

FCO, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KM HCA

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH

CLINs (less than or equal to $1M AND

less than or equal to 3 yrs)

KO FCO2

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As), Brand Name Justifications, and E xception to

Fair Opportunity

Equal to or less than $700,000 KO KO

Greater than $700,000, but less than or

equal to $6.5M Legal PAAC

Greater than $6.5M, but less than or

equal to $13.5M

FCO, Legal, & SOF

AT&L-KM AAC

Greater than $13.5M, but less than or

equal to $93M

Legal, SOF AT&L-KM,

& AAC HCA

Greater than $93M Legal, SOF AT&L-KM,

& AAC SPE

4a. Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes

Equal to or less than $2M KO KO

Greater than $2M, but less than $20M Legal KO

Equal to or greater than $20M, but less

than $50M Legal FCO
For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M

FCO, Legal, SSAC-C (if

applicable), & SSA SOF AT&L-KM

For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KM

4b. Requests for Final Proposals Revisions ( Competitive - if applicable)

Equal to or greater than $50M

FCO, Legal, SSAC-C (if

applicable) & SOF

AT&L-KM

SSA

5. Business Clearance

Equal to or less than $2M KO KO

Greater than $2M, but less than $20M Legal KO

Equal to or greater than $20M, but less

than $50M Legal FCO

For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KM

For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M, but less

than $500M

Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KM

Equal to or greater than $500M Legal, FCO, & DPC SOF AT&L-KM

6. Contract Clearance

Equal to or less than $2M KO KO

Greater than $2M, but less than $20M Legal KO

Equal to or greater than $20M, but less

than $50M Legal FCO

For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KM
For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M, but less

than $500M

Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KM

Equal to or greater than $500M Legal, FCO, & DPC SOF AT&L-KM

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans

Equal to or less than $6.5M KO SSA

Greater than $6.5M Legal SSA

8. Post Award Peer Reviews (Required for Services Only -See SOFARS 5601.170 )

Equal to or greater than $50M Legal, FCO & SOF

AT&L-KM N/A

9. Ratifications

Equal to or less than the SAT Legal FCO

Greater than the SAT FCO, Legal, & SOF

AT&L-KM HCA

10. Terminations

Termination for Default/Cause Legal & SOF AT&L-KM HCA

Termination for Convenience (equal to or

less than $6.5M) KO FCO

Termination for Convenience (greater

than $6.5M) Legal FCO

1

 When the FCO is also the KO, approval authority is one level above the FCO.

2

 When the FCO is also the KO, the approval authority will be the HCA.

NOTE: The USSOCOM Acquisition Executive/Senior Procurement Executive (AE/SPE)

designates as, and delegates the duties of, the USSOCOM Agency Advocate for Competition

(AAC) to the Deputy Director of Procurement, and the Procuring Activity Advocate for

Competition (PAAC) to each Division Chief of SOF AT&L-KF/KH/KP/KW/KI/KR/KS and Field

Contracting Office Chiefs.
Attachment 5601-1.2 c Table Of Contents

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – June 2021

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

TAKO

ACTION REVIEW APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plan (See paragraphs & paragraph )

Development:

Equal to or greater than $10M FCO, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KB SSA

Production:

Equal to or greater than $25M in any one

year or equal to or greater than $50M for

all years.

FCO, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KB SSA

NOTE: For Services refer to 5601-1.2l paragraphs 

2. Type of Contract D&F

Single-Award Indefinite-Quantity

Contracts greater than $112M

FCO, Legal, SOF AT&LKB, & HCA SPE

Award Fee Contracts FCO, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KB HCA

Incentive Fee Contracts KO FCO1

Personal Services Contract FCO, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KB HCA

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA) FCO, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KB HCA
Contracts or orders with T&M or LH

CLINs (greater than $1M OR greater

than 3 yrs)

FCO, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KB HCA

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH

CLINs (less than or equal to $1M AND

less than or equal to 3 yrs)

KO FCO2

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As), Brand Name Justifications, and E xception to

Fair Opportunity

Equal to or less than $700,000 KO KO

Greater than $700,000, but less than or

equal to $6.5M Legal PAAC

Greater than $6.5M, but less than or

equal to $13.5M

FCO, Legal, & SOF

AT&L-KB AAC

Greater than $13.5M, but less than or

equal to $93M

Legal, SOF AT&L-KB, &

AAC HCA

Greater than $93M Legal, SOF AT&L-KB, &

AAC SPE

4a. Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes

Equal to or less than $2M KO KO

Greater than $2M, but less than $20M Legal KO

Equal to or greater than $20M, but less

than $50M Legal FCO

For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M

FCO, Legal, SSAC-C (if

applicable), & SSA SOF AT&L-KB

For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

4b. Requests for Final Proposals Revisions ( Competitive - if applicable)
Equal to or greater than $50M

FCO, Legal, SSAC-C (if

applicable) & SOF

AT&L-KB

SSA

5. Business Clearance

Equal to or less than $2M KO KO

Greater than $2M, but less than $20M Legal KO

Equal to or greater than $20M, but less

than $50M Legal FCO

For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M, but less

than $500M

Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

Equal to or greater than $500M Legal, FCO, & DPC SOF AT&L-KB

6. Contract Clearance

Equal to or less than $2M KO KO

Greater than $2M, but less than $20M Legal KO

Equal to or greater than $20M, but less

than $50M Legal FCO

For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M, but less

than $500M

Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

Equal to or greater than $500M Legal, FCO, & DPC SOF AT&L-KB

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans
Equal to or less than $6.5M KO SSA

Greater than $6.5M Legal SSA

8. Post Award Peer Reviews (Required for Services Only -See SOFARS 5601.170 )

Equal to or greater than $50M Legal, FCO & SOF

AT&L-KB N/A

9. Ratifications

Equal to or less than the SAT Legal FCO

Greater than the SAT FCO, Legal, & SOF

AT&L-KB HCA

10. Terminations

Termination for Default/Cause Legal & SOF AT&L-KB HCA

Termination for Convenience (equal to or

less than $6.5M) KO FCO

Termination for Convenience (greater

than $6.5M) Legal FCO

1

 When the FCO is also the KO, approval authority is one level above the FCO.

2

 When the FCO is also the KO, the approval authority will be the HCA.

NOTE: The USSOCOM Acquisition Executive/Senior Procurement Executive (AE/SPE)

designates as, and delegates the duties of, the USSOCOM Agency Advocate for Competition

(AAC) to the Deputy Director of Procurement, and the Procuring Activity Advocate for

Competition (PAAC) to each Division Chief of SOF AT&L-KF/KH/KP/KW/KI/KR/KS and Field

Contracting Office Chiefs.

Attachment 5601-1.2 d Table Of Contents

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – June 2021

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

USASOC
ACTION REVIEW APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plan (See paragraphs & paragraph 

Development:

Equal to or greater than $10M FCO, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KB SSA

Production:

Equal to or greater than $25M in any

one year or equal to or greater than

$50M for all years.

FCO, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KB SSA

NOTE: For Services refer to 5601-1.2l paragraphs 

2. Type of Contract D&F

Single-Award Indefinite-Quantity

Contracts greater than $112M

Legal, SOF AT&L-KB, &

HCA SPE

Award Fee Contracts Legal & SOF AT&L-KB HCA

Incentive Fee Contracts KO FCO1

Personal Services Contract Legal & SOF AT&L-KB HCA

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA) Legal & SOF AT&L-KB HCA

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH

CLINs (greater than $1M OR greater

than 3 yrs)

Legal & SOF AT&L-KB HCA

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH

CLINs (less than or equal to $1M AND

less than or equal to 3 yrs)

KO FCO2

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As), Brand Name Justifications, an d Exception to

Fair Opportunity

Equal to or less than $700,000 KO KO
Greater than $700,000 but less than

$6.5M Legal PAAC

Equal to or greater than $6.5M, but less

than $13.5M

FCO, Legal, SOF AT&LKB AAC

Equal to or greater than $13.5M, but less

than $93M

FCO, Legal, SOF AT&LKB& AAC HCA

Equal to or greater than $93M FCO, Legal, SOF AT&LKB, AAC & HCA SPE

4a. Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes

Equal to or less than $2M KO KO

Greater than $2M, but less than $10M Legal FCO

Equal to or greater than $10M, but less

than $50M Legal SOF AT&L-KB

For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M

FCO, Legal, SSAC-C (if

applicable), & SSA SOF AT&L-KB

For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

4b. Requests for Final Proposals Revisions ( Competitive - if applicable)

Equal to or greater than $50M

FCO, Legal, SSAC-C (if

applicable) & SOF

AT&L-KB

SSA

5. Business Clearance

Equal to or less than $2M KO KO

Greater than $2M, but less than $10M Legal FCO

Equal to or greater than $10M, but less

than $50M FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB
For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M, but less

than $500M FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

Equal to or greater than $500M FCO, Legal, & DPC SOF AT&L-KB

6. Contract Clearance

Equal to or less than $2M KO KO

Greater than $2M, but less than $10M KO FCO

Equal to or greater than $10M, but less

than $50M FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $ 50M, but less

than $500M

FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

Equal to or greater than $ 500M FCO, Legal, & DPC SOF AT&L-KB

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans

Less than $6.5M KO SSA

Equal to or greater than $6.5M SOF AT&L-KB, & Legal SSA

8. Post Award Peer Reviews (Required for Services Only -See SOFARS 5601.170 )

Equal to or greater than $50M Legal, FCO & SOF

AT&L- /KB N/A

9. Ratifications
Equal to or less than the SAT KO & Legal FCO

Greater than the SAT FCO, Legal, & SOF

AT&L-KB HCA

10. Terminations

Termination for Default Legal SOF AT&L-KB

Termination for Convenience (equal to or

less than the SAT) KO FCO

Termination for Convenience (greater

than the SAT) Legal SOF AT&L-KB

1

 When the FCO is also the KO, approval authority is one level above the FCO.

2

 When the FCO is also the KO, the approval authority will be the HCA.

NOTE: The USSOCOM Acquisition Executive/Senior Procurement Executive (AE/SPE)

designates as, and delegates the duties of, the USSOCOM Agency Advocate for Competition

(AAC) to the Deputy Director of Procurement, and the Procuring Activity Advocate for

Competition (PAAC) to each Division Chief of SOF AT&L-KF/KH/KP/KW/KI/KR/KS and Field

Contracting Office Chiefs.

Attachment 5601-1.2 e Table Of Contents

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – June 2021

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

WARC OM (includes NSWDG)

ACTION REVIEW APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plan (See paragraphs & paragraph )

Development:

Equal to or greater than $10M FCO*, Legal & SOF AT&LKB SSA
Production:

Equal to or greater than $25M in any

one year or equal to or greater than

$50M for all years.

FCO*, Legal & SOF AT&LKB SSA

NOTE: For Services refer to 5601-1.2l paragraphs 

2. Type of Contract D&F

Single-Award Indefinite-Quantity

Contracts greater than $112M

Legal, SOF AT&LKM/KX/KB, & HCA SPE

Award Fee Contracts Legal & SOF AT&L-KB HCA

Incentive Fee Contracts KO FCO1

Personal Services Contract Legal & SOF AT&L-KB HCA

Undefinitized Contractual Action

(UCA) Legal & SOF AT&L-KB HCA

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH

CLINs (greater than $1M OR greater

than 3 yrs)

Legal & SOF AT&L-KB HCA

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH

CLINs (less than or equal to $1M

AND less than or equal to 3 yrs)

KO FCO2

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As), Brand Name Justifications, and Exception to Fair

Opportunity

Equal to or less than $700,000 KO KO

Greater than $700,000 but less than

$6.5M Legal PAAC

Equal to or greater than $6.5M, but

less than $13.5M

FCO, Legal, SOF AT&L-KB,

& PAAC AAC

Equal to or greater than $13.5M, but

less than $93M

FCO, Legal, SOF AT&L-KB,

PAAC & AAC HCA
Equal to or greater than $93M FCO, Legal, SOF AT&L-KB,

PAAC, AAC & HCA SPE

4a. Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes

Equal to or less than $2M KO KO

Greater than $2M, but less than $4M Legal KO

Equal to or greater than $4M, but less

than $6.5M Legal FCO

For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M

FCO, Legal, SSAC-C (if

applicable), & SSA SOF AT&L-KB

For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

4b. Requests for Final Proposals Revisions (Competitive - if applicable)

Equal to or greater than $50M FCO, Legal, SSAC-C (if

applicable) & SOF AT&L-KB SSA

5. Business Clearance

Equal to or less than $2M KO KO

Greater than $2M, but less than $4M Legal KO

Equal to or greater than $4M, but less

than $6.5M Legal FCO

Equal to or greater than $6.5M, but

less than $50M FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M, but

less than $500M

FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB
Equal to or greater than $500M FCO, Legal, & DPC SOF AT&L-KB

6. Contract Clearance

Equal to or less than $2M KO KO

Greater than $2M, but less than $4M Legal KO

Equal to or greater than $4M, but less

than $6.5M Legal FCO

Equal to or greater than $6.5M, but

less than $50M FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M, but

less than $500M

FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

Equal to or greater than $500M FCO, Legal, & DPC SOF AT&L-KB

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans

Less than $6.5M KO SSA

Equal to or greater than $6.5M SOF AT&L-KM/KX/KB, &

Legal SSA

8. Post Award Peer Reviews (Required for Services Only -See SOFARS 5601.170 )

Equal to or greater than $50M Legal, FCO & SOF AT&L-KB N/A

9. Ratifications

Equal to or less than the SAT KO & Legal FCO

Greater than the SAT FCO, Legal, & SOF AT&LKB HCA
10. Terminations

Termination for Default Legal SOF AT&L-KB

Termination for Convenience (equal

to or less than the SAT) KO FCO

Termination for Convenience (greater

than the SAT) Legal SOF AT&L-KB

1 When the FCO is also the KO, approval authority is one level above the FCO.

2

 When the FCO is also the KO, the approval authority will be the HCA.

NOTE: The USSOCOM Acquisition Executive/Senior Procurement Executive (AE/SPE)

designates as, and delegates the duties of, the USSOCOM Agency Advocate for Competition

(AAC) to the Deputy Director of Procurement, and the Procuring Activity Advocate for

Competition (PAAC) to each Division Chief of SOF AT&L-KF/KH/KP/KW/KI/KR/KS and Field

Contracting Office Chiefs.

Attachment 5601-1.2 f Table Of Contents

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – January 2020

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

MARSOC

ACTION REVIEW APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plan (See paragraphs )

Development:

Equal to or greater than $10M FCO*, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KB SSA

Production:

Equal to or greater than $25M in any one

year or equal to or greater than $50M for

all years.

FCO*, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KB SSA

NOTE: For Services refer to 5601-1.2l paragraphs & paragraph 
2. Type of Contract D&F

Single-Award Indefinite-Quantity

Contracts greater than $112M

Legal, SOF AT&L-KB,

& HCA SPE

Award Fee Contracts Legal & SOF AT&LKB HCA

Incentive Fee Contracts KO FCO1

Attachment

Personal Services Contract Legal & SOF AT&LKB HCA

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA) Legal & SOF AT&LKB HCA

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH

CLINs (greater than $1M OR greater than

3 yrs)

Legal & SOF AT&LKB HCA

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH

CLINs (less than or equal to $1M AND less

than or equal to 3 yrs)

KO FCO2

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As), Brand Name Justifications, and Exception to Fair

Opportunity

Equal to or less than SAT KO KO

Greater than SAT but less than $700,000 Legal PAAC

Equal to or greater than $700,000 but less

than $13.5M

FCO, Legal, SOF

AT&L-KB AAC

Equal to or greater than $13.5M, but less

than $93M

FCO, Legal, SOF

AT&L-KB, & AAC HCA

Equal to or greater than $93M

FCO, Legal, SOF

AT&L-KB, AAC, &

HCA

SPE
4. Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes

Equal to or less than SAT KO KO

Greater than SAT but less than $750,000 KO FCO

Equal to or greater than $750,000 but less

than $1M Legal FCO

Equal to or greater than $1M Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

5. Business Clearance

Equal to or less than SAT KO KO

Greater than SAT but less than $750,000 KO FCO

Equal to or greater than $750,000 but less

than $1M Legal FCO

Equal to or greater than $1M Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

6. Contract Clearance

Equal to or less than SAT KO KO

Greater than SAT but less than $750,000 KO FCO

Equal to or greater than $750,000 but less

than $1M Legal FCO

Equal to or greater than $1M Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans

Equal to or less than $1M FCO SSA

Greater than $1M Legal & SOF AT&LKB SSA
8. Ratifications

Equal to or less than $25,000 KO & Legal FCO

Greater than $25,000 Legal, FCO & SOF

AT&L-KB HCA

9. Terminations

Termination for Default Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

Termination for Convenience (equal to or

less than the SAT) KO FCO

Termination for Convenience (greater than

the SAT) Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

1

 When the FCO is also the KO, approval authority is one level above the FCO.

2

 When the FCO is also the KO, the approval authority will be the HCA.

NOTE: The USSOCOM Acquisition Executive/Senior Procurement Executive (AE/SPE)

designates as, and delegates the duties of, the USSOCOM Agency Advocate for Competition

(AAC) to the Deputy Director of Procurement, and the Procuring Activity Advocate for

Competition (PAAC) to each Division Chief of SOF AT&L-KF/KH/KP/KW/KI/KR/KS and Field

Contracting Office Chiefs.

Attachment 5601-1.2 g Table Of Contents

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – June 2021

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

AID and RDA

ACTION REVIEW APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plan (See paragraphs & paragraph )

Development:

Equal to or greater than $10M FCO*, Legal & SOF AT&LKB SSA
Production:

Equal to or greater than $25M in any

one year or equal to or greater than

$50M for all years.

FCO*, Legal & SOF AT&LKB SSA

NOTE: For Services refer to 5601-1.2l paragraphs 

2. Type of Contract D&F

Single-Award Indefinite-Quantity

Contracts greater than $112M

Legal, SOF AT&LKM/KX/KB, & HCA SPE

Award Fee Contracts Legal & SOF AT&L-KB HCA

Incentive Fee Contracts KO FCO1

Personal Services Contract Legal & SOF AT&L-KB HCA

Undefinitized Contractual Action

(UCA) Legal & SOF AT&L-KB HCA

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH

CLINs (greater than $1M OR greater

than 3 yrs)

Legal & SOF AT&L-KB HCA

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH

CLINs (less than or equal to $1M

AND less than or equal to 3 yrs)

KO FCO2

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As), Brand Name Justifications, and Exception to Fair

Opportunity

Equal to or less than $700,000 KO KO

Greater than $700,000 but less than

$6.5M Legal PAAC

Equal to or greater than $6.5M, but

less than $13.5M FCO, Legal, SOF AT&L-KB AAC

Equal to or greater than $13.5M, but

less than $93M

FCO, Legal, SOF AT&LKB& AAC HCA
Equal to or greater than $93M FCO, Legal, SOF AT&L-KB,

** AAC & HCA SPE

4a. Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes

Equal to or less than $2M KO KO

Greater than $2M, but less than

$6.5M Legal HCD/FCO

Equal to or greater than $6.5M, but

less than $50M Legal SOF AT&L-KB

For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M

FCO, Legal, SSAC-C (if

applicable), & SSA SOF AT&L-KB

For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

4b. Requests for Final Proposals Revisions (Competitive - if applicable)

Equal to or greater than $50M FCO, Legal, SSAC-C (if

applicable) & SOF AT&L-KB SSA

5. Business Clearance

Equal to or less than $2M KO KO

Greater than $2M, but less than

$6.5M Legal HCD/FCO

Equal to or greater than $6.5M, but

less than $50M FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M, but

less than $500M

FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

Equal to or greater than $500M FCO, Legal, & DPC SOF AT&L-KB
6. Contract Clearance

Equal to or less than $2M KO KO

Greater than $2M, but less than

$6.5M KO HCD/FCO

Equal to or greater than $6.5M, but

less than $50M FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M, but

less than $500M

FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

Equal to or greater than $500M FCO, Legal, & DPC SOF AT&L-KB

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans

Less than $6.5M KO SSA

Equal to or greater than $6.5M SOF AT&L-KB, & Legal SSA

8. Post Award Peer Reviews (Required for Services Only -See SOFARS 5601.170 )

Equal to or greater than $50M Legal, FCO & SOF AT&LKB N/A

9. Ratifications

Equal to or less than the SAT KO & Legal FCO

Greater than the SAT FCO, Legal, & SOF AT&LKB HCA

10. Terminations

Termination for Default Legal SOF AT&L-KB
Termination for Convenience (equal

to or less than the SAT) KO HCD/FCO

Termination for Convenience (greater

than the SAT) Legal SOF AT&L-KB

1

 When the FCO is also the KO, approval authority is one level above the FCO.

2

 When the FCO is also the KO, the approval authority will be the HCA.

NOTE: The USSOCOM Acquisition Executive/Senior Procurement Executive (AE/SPE)

designates as, and delegates the duties of, the USSOCOM Agency Advocate for Competition

(AAC) to the Deputy Director of Procurement, and the Procuring Activity Advocate for

Competition (PAAC) to each Division Chief of SOF AT&L-KF/KH/KP/KW/KI/KR/KS and Field

Contracting Office Chiefs.

Attachment 5601-1.2 h Table Of Contents

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – January 2020

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

RCO-Joint, RCO-Pope, RCO- Pope 2 & RCO-Bragg

ACTION REVIEW APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plan (See paragraphs & paragraph )

Development:

Equal to or greater than $10M FCO*, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KB SSA

Production:

Equal to or greater than $25M in any one

year or equal to or greater than $50M for

all years.

FCO*, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KB SSA

NOTE: For Services refer to 5601-1.2l paragraphs 

2. Type of Contract D&F
Single-Award Indefinite-Quantity

Contracts greater than $112M

Legal, SOF AT&L-KB,

& HCA SPE

Award Fee Contracts Legal & SOF AT&LKB HCA

Incentive Fee Contracts KO FCO1

Personal Services Contract Legal & SOF AT&LKB HCA

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA) Legal & SOF AT&LKB HCA

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH

CLINs (greater than $1M OR greater than

3 yrs)

Legal & SOF AT&LKB HCA

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH

CLINs (less than or equal to $1M AND less

than or equal to 3 yrs)

KO FCO2

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As), Brand Name Justifications, and Exception to Fair

Opportunity

Equal to or less than SAT KO KO

Greater than SAT but less than $700,000 Legal PAAC

Equal to or greater than $700,000 but less

than $13.5M

FCO, Legal, SOF

AT&L-KB AAC

Equal to or greater than $13.5M, but less

than $93M

FCO, Legal, SOF

AT&L-KB, & AAC HCA

Equal to or greater than $93M

FCO, Legal, SOF

AT&L-KB, AAC, &

HCA

SPE

4. Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes

Equal to or less than SAT KO KO
Greater than SAT but less than $750,000 KO FCO

Equal to or greater than $750,000 but less

than $1M Legal FCO

Equal to or greater than $1M Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

5. Business Clearance

Equal to or less than SAT KO KO

Greater than SAT but less than $750,000 KO FCO

Equal to or greater than $750,000 but less

than $1M Legal FCO

Equal to or greater than $1M Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

6. Contract Clearance

Equal to or less than SAT KO KO

Greater than SAT but less than $750,000 KO FCO

Equal to or greater than $750,000 but less

than $1M Legal FCO

Equal to or greater than $1M Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans

Equal to or less than $1M FCO SSA

Greater than $1M Legal & SOF AT&LKB SSA

8. Ratifications

Equal to or less than $25,000 KO & Legal FCO
Greater than $25,000 Legal, FCO & SOF

AT&L-KB HCA

9. Terminations

Termination for Default Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

Termination for Convenience (equal to or

less than the SAT) KO FCO

Termination for Convenience (greater

than the SAT) Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

1

 When the FCO is also the KO, approval authority is one level above the FCO.

2

 When the FCO is also the KO, the approval authority will be the HCA.

NOTE: The USSOCOM Acquisition Executive/Senior Procurement Executive (AE/SPE)

designates as, and delegates the duties of, the USSOCOM Agency Advocate for Competition

(AAC) to the Deputy Director of Procurement, and the Procuring Activity Advocate for

Competition (PAAC) to each Division Chief of SOF AT&L-KF/KH/KP/KW/KI/KR/KS and Field

Contracting Office Chiefs.

Attachment 5601-1.2 i Table Of Contents

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – June 2021

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

SP-1 & SP-2

ACTION REVIEW APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plan (See paragraphs & paragraph )

Development:

Equal to or greater than $10M FCO*, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KB SSA

Production:
Equal to or greater than $25M in any one

year or equal to or greater than $50M for

all years.

FCO*, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KB SSA

NOTE: For Services refer to 5601-1.2l paragraphs 

2. D&F

Single-Award Indefinite-Quantity

Contracts greater than $112M

Legal, SOF AT&L-KB,

& HCA SPE

Award Fee Contracts Legal & SOF AT&L-KB HCA

Incentive Fee Contracts KO FCO1

Personal Services Contract Legal & SOF AT&L-KB HCA

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA) Legal & SOF AT&L-KB HCA

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH

CLINs (greater than $1M OR greater than

3 yrs)

Legal & SOF AT&L-KB HCA

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH

CLINs (less than or equal to $1M AND

less than or equal to 3 yrs)

KO FCO2

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As), Brand Name Justifications, and Exception to Fair

Opportunity

Equal to or less than SAT KO KO

Greater than SAT but less than $1M KO, Legal PAAC

Equal to or greater than $1M, but less

than $13.5M Legal, SOF AT&L-KB AAC

Equal to or greater than $13.5M, but less

than $93M

Legal, SOF AT&L-KB,

& AAC HCA

Equal to or greater than $93M Legal, SOF AT&L-KB,

& AAC SPE
4a. Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes

Equal to or less than $750,000 ($1M for

task orders) KO KO

Greater than $750,000 but less than $1M

($1M for task orders) Legal FCO

Equal to or greater than $1M, but less

than $50M Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M

FCO, Legal, SSAC-C (if

applicable), & SSA SOF AT&L-KB

For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

4b. Requests for Final Proposals Revisions (Competitive - if applicable)

Equal to or greater than $50M

FCO, Legal, SSAC-C (if

applicable) & SOF

AT&L-KB

SSA

5. Business Clearance

Equal to or less than $750,000 ($1M for

task or delivery orders) KO KO

Greater than $750,000 but less than $1M

($1M for task or delivery orders) KO FCO

Equal to or greater than $1M, but less

than $50M Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M, but less

than $500M

Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

Equal to or greater than $500M Legal, FCO, & DPC SOF AT&L-KB
6. Contract Clearance

Equal to or less than $750,000 ($1M for

task or delivery orders) KO KO

Greater than $750,000 but less than $1M

($1M for task or delivery orders) KO FCO

Equal to or greater than $1M, but less

than $50M Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

For competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

For non-competitive –

Equal to or greater than $50M, but less

than $500M

FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

Equal to or greater than $500M FCO, Legal, & DPC SOF AT&L-KB

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans

Equal to or less than $1M KO SSA

Greater than $1M SOF AT&L-KB, Legal SSA

8. Post Award Peer Reviews (Required for Services Only -See SOFARS 5601.170 )

Equal to or greater than $50M FCO & Legal SOF AT&L-KB

9. Ratifications

Equal to or less than $25,000 KO & Legal FCO

Greater than $25,000 Legal, FCO & SOF

AT&L-KB HCA

10. Terminations

Termination for Default Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB
Termination for Convenience (equal to or

less than the SAT) KO FCO

Termination for Convenience (greater

than the SAT) Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KB

1

 When the FCO is also the KO, approval authority is one level above the FCO.

2

 When the FCO is also the KO, the approval authority will be the HCA.

NOTE: The USSOCOM Acquisition Executive/Senior Procurement Executive (AE/SPE)

designates as, and delegates the duties of, the USSOCOM Agency Advocate for Competition

(AAC) to the Deputy Director of Procurement, and the Procuring Activity Advocate for

Competition (PAAC) to each Division Chief of SOF AT&L-KF/KH/KP/KW/KI/KR/KS and Field

Contracting Office Chiefs.

Attachment 5601-1.2 j Table Of Contents

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – January 2020

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

SOF AT&L-KX, TSOCs, Contingency Operations, 24 th SOW , and 905th

ACTION REVIEW APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plan (See paragraphs & paragraph )

Development

Equal to or greater than $10M FCO*, Legal & SOF

AT&L-KX SSA

Production:

Equal to or greater than $25M in any

one year or Equal to or greater than

$50M for all years.

Legal & SOF AT&L-KX SSA

NOTE: For Services refer to 5601-1.2l paragraphs 

2. Type of Contract (D&F):
Single-Award Indefinite-Quantity

Contracts greater than $112M

Legal, SOF AT&L-KX,

& HCA SPE

Award Fee Contracts Legal & SOF AT&L-KX HCA

Incentive Fee Contracts KO FCO1

Personal Services Contract Legal & SOF AT&L-KX HCA

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA) Legal & SOF AT&L-KX HCA

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH

CLINs (greater than $1M OR greater

than 3 yrs)

Legal & SOF AT&L-KX HCA

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH

CLINs (less than or equal to $1M AND

less than or equal to 3 yrs)

KO FCO2

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As), Brand Name Justifications, and Exception to Fair

Opportunity:

Equal to or less than $250,000 KO KO

Greater than $250,000, but less than

$700,000 Legal SOF AT&L-KX

Equal to or greater than $700,000, but

less than $13.5M

FCO, Legal, SOF

AT&L-KX AAC

Equal to or greater than $13.5M, but less

than $93M

FCO, Legal, SOF

AT&L-KX, & AAC HCA

Equal to or greater than $93M FCO, Legal, SOF

AT&L-KX, AAC, & HCA SPE

4. Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes

Equal to or less than SAT3 KO KO

Greater than SAT3 Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KX
5. Business Clearance

Equal to or less than SAT3 KO KO

Greater than SAT3 Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KX

6. Contract Clearance

Equal to or less than SAT3 KO KO

Greater than SAT3 Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KX

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans

Equal to or less than SAT3 FCO SSA

Greater than SAT3 Legal & SOF AT&L-KX SSA

8. Ratifications

Equal to or less than $10,000 KO & Legal FCO

Greater than $10,000 Legal, FCO & SOF

AT&L-KX HCA

9. Terminations

Termination for Default Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KX

Termination for Convenience (equal to or

less than $250,000) KO & Legal FCO

Termination for Convenience (greater

than $250,000) Legal & FCO SOF AT&L-KX
1

 When the FCO is also the KO, approval authority is one level above the FCO.

2

 When the FCO is also the KO, the approval authority will be the HCA.

3

 SAT for acquisitions in support of contingency operations applies to any contract to be

awarded and performed, or purchase to be made, outside the United States. Otherwise, the

standard SAT applies.

NOTE: The USSOCOM Acquisition Executive/Senior Procurement Executive (AE/SPE)

designates as, and delegates the duties of, the USSOCOM Agency Advocate for Competition

(AAC) to the Deputy Director of Procurement, and the Procuring Activity Advocate for

Competition (PAAC) to each Division Chief of SOF AT&L-KF/KH/KP/KW/KI/KR/KS and Field

Contracting Office Chiefs.

Attachment 5601-1.2 k Table Of Contents

ACQUISITION STRATEGY FOR SERVICE – September 2018

All Offices

1) IAW DoDI 5000.74 the decision authority or designee listed below will be responsible for the

review and approval of the acquisition strategy. The Senior Service Manager (SSM) is PEO-SV.

PEO or DPEO for service acquisitions assigned to a respective PEO, may approve acquisition

strategies.

2) For TAKO, the approval authority is AMCOM Director, Special Programs (Aviation). For

acquisitions exceeding $85.5M that are not performance-based, see SOFARS 5637.170-2.

3) For those acquisitions that require a formal written acquisition plan as delineated in DFARS

207.103, a separate acquisition plan is not required if the acquisition strategy includes the

contents of written acquisition plans (FAR 7.105 and PGI 207.105), as applicable.

S-CAT REVIEW APPROVAL

S-CAT V

Acquisitions of services with an

estimated total value of the SAT

or more, but less than $10M

KO

The SSM has

delegated approval to

the component level.

See SOFARS

5637.102.

S-CAT IV

Acquisitions of services with an

estimated total value of $10M or

more, but less than $100M

HCD/FCO, Legal, & SOF

AT&L-KM/KX/KB SSM

S-CAT III
Acquisitions of services with an

estimated total value of $100M

or more, but less than $250M

HCD/FCO, Legal, & SOF

AT&L-KM/KX/KB SSM

S-CAT II

Acquisitions of services with an

estimated total value of $250M

or more, but less than $1B

HCD/FCO, Legal, SOF AT&LKM/KX/KB, & SSM Acquisition Executive

Special Interest

As designated by the USD(AT&L) HCD/FCO, Legal, SOF AT&LKM/KX/KB, & SSM USD(AT&L)

S-CAT I

Any acquisition of services with

an estimated total value of $1B

or more than $300M in any one

year

HCD/FCO, Legal, SOF AT&LKM/KX/KB, & SSM USD(AT&L)