PGI 1.602-3 Ratification of unauthorized

commitments.

(c) Use the following checklist as prescribed at 1.602-3 Ratification of unauthorized commitments.

(c)(S-90):

Ratification of Unauthorized Commitments Checklist

I. Responsibilities of the contracting office that made the unauthorized commitment:

1. [ ] Provide a signed statement addressing the following:

a. [ ] Circumstances that led to the unauthorized commitment;

b. [ ] Name of the employee who made the commitment;

c. [ ] Date of commitment;

d. [ ] Government requirement that necessitated the commitment;

e. [ ] Reason(s) employee did not follow normal procurement procedures;

f. [ ] Whether the Government derived any benefit from the goods or services received;

g. [ ] Cost of the goods or services; and

h. [ ] Any other pertinent facts.

2. [ ] Provide all orders, original invoices, and other documentary evidence of the transaction.

II. Responsibilities of the supervisor of the employee who made the unauthorized commitment:

1. [ ] Provide an endorsement to the contracting officer concurring with the recommendation to

ratify. Include the following:

a. [ ] Verification the documentation is accurate and complete.

b. [ ] Documentation of corrective action(s) taken or proposed to prevent a recurrence.

2. [ ] Provide complete purchase request and appropriate funding, with documentation—

a. [ ] Supporting the funding decision; and

b. [ ] Consultation with Office of Counsel, if applicable.

The obligation is generally chargeable to the fiscal year when the unauthorized commitment

occurred; or, if such funds are unavailable, from currently available funds.

III. Responsibilities of the contracting officer:

1. Prepare a determination and findings (D&F). Include the following:
a. [ ] Summary statement of facts;

b. [ ] Office of Counsel coordination;

c. [ ] Recommendation for approval of ratification action or other disposition (see 1.602-3

Ratification of unauthorized commitments. (d) if requesting relief on a quantum meruit basis);

d. [ ] Documentation of corrective action(s) taken or proposed to prevent a recurrence; and

e. [ ] Documentation affirming the circumstances meet the following limitations in FAR 1.602-3(c):

(i) [ ] The contractor provided supplies or services to the Government, and the Government accepted

those supplies or services; or the Government otherwise obtained or will obtain a benefit resulting

from performance of the unauthorized commitment.

(ii) [ ] The ratifying official has the authority to enter into a contractual commitment.

(iii) [ ] The resulting contract would otherwise have been proper if made by an appropriate

contracting officer. The Government was not otherwise precluded by law from procuring the

supplies or services.

(iv) [ ] The contracting officer reviewing the unauthorized commitment determines the price to be

fair and reasonable.

(v) [ ] Payment is not for unallowable costs.

(vi) [ ] The contracting officer recommends payment.

(vii) [ ] Proper type of funds are available and were available at the time the unauthorized

commitment was made.

(viii) [ ] The ratification is in accordance with any other limitations prescribed under local/regional

procedures.

(d) Nonratifiable claims.

Use the following checklist as prescribed at 1.602-3 Ratification of unauthorized commitments.

1.602-3 Ratification of unauthorized commitments. 1.602-3 Ratification of unauthorized

commitments.:

Quantum Meruit Checklist.

I. The contracting officer shall—

1. Obtain the following from the office that received the voluntary goods or services:

a. [ ] A written statement detailing the circumstances that led to contractor performance without a

contract and/or a lapse in contract coverage; and

b. The following documentation:

(i) [ ] Contractor claim;

(ii) [ ] Contractor invoices; and
(iii) [ ] Correspondence related to the claim.

2. Obtain a statement from the contractor addressing—

a. [ ] The contractor’s knowledge or understanding regarding a lack of contract;

b. [ ] Why the contractor performed or allowed performance without a contract;

c. [ ] Why the contractor believes it is entitled to relief;

d. [ ] Why the contractor’s performance meets the good faith test; and

e. [ ] Address and contact information of contractor and, if applicable, legal counsel.

3. [ ] Consult Office of Counsel to help determine whether the circumstances warrant requesting

relief on a quantum meruit basis, and obtain documentation of discussion.

II. Justification. The contracting officer shall prepare the justification. Include the following:

1. [ ] Introductory paragraph providing an overview of the claim.

2. Background paragraph that includes—

a. [ ] A detailed explanation of how and when the contractor performance without a contract and/or

a lapse in contract coverage occurred.

b. [ ] Information regarding knowledge of Government employee(s) involved; and

c. [ ] Dates of events.

3. [ ] Analysis paragraph explaining how the circumstances warrant requesting relief on a quantum

meruit basis. Include documentation of the following:

a. [ ] The goods or services would have been a permissible procurement had correct procedures

been followed;

b. [ ] The Government received and accepted a benefit;

c. [ ] The contractor acted in good faith; and

d. [ ] The amount to be paid represents a reasonable value of the benefit received.

4. [ ] Recommendation paragraph with request for relief.

5. [ ] Description and documentation of individual and systemic corrective action(s) the supervisor or

other authority have taken or have proposed to take to prevent recurrence.

DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PERSONNEL DISCIPLINARY ACTION, WHICH IS PRIVACY ACT

PROTECTED.

6. Attach the following:

a. [ ] Documentation obtained from the office that received the voluntary goods or services and from

the contractor (see Section I); and
b. [ ] Letter for CAE signature issuing initial notice and determination to the claimant.

Parent topic: PGI SUBPART 1.6 – CAREER DEVELOPMENT, CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, AND

RESPONSIBILITIES