Source: https://www.cao.gov/print/17964
Timestamp: 2019-12-13 07:31:59
Document Index: 218967728

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 12', 'art 8', 'art 12', 'art 15', 'art 12', 'art 8']

Head of the Contracting Activity (Hca) Matrix
INTERIM CHANGE: See Policy Memo 19-C-07 and Class Deviation 2019-U0001 (CPM 19-C-01)
NOTE: Yellow-shaded blocks indicate retained HCA responsibilities or those that are non-delegable per the regulation listed in the Reference column.
HCA Responsibilities / Designee
Retained by HCA
(SAF/AQC)
Delegated to SCOs
FAR 1.602-3(b)(2) and (3)
AFFARS 5301.602-3(b)(2)
Ratification of unauthorized commitments, subject to the limitations in FAR 1.602-3(c) -- Delegated in AFFARS
Yes, for actions of $30K and above
Delegated to the COCO for actions less than $30K (not redelegable)
AFFARS 5301.601(a)(i)(A)
Authority to enter into, approve, or terminate Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Other Transactions—including the issuance of a warrant for such purposes.
AFFARS 5301.603-1
Authority to enter into, approve, modify, and terminate contracts—including the issuance of a Contracting Officer warrant for such purposes.
FAR 3.104-5(c)(2)
AFFARS 5303.104-3(c)(1)(ii)
AFFARS 5303.104-5(c)(2)
Authorizes the disqualified official to resume participation in the procurement or determine that an additional disqualification period is necessary.
FAR 3.104-7
AFFARS 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.
Yes, only if SCO is GO or SES
FAR 3.602
AFFARS 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.
FAR 3.704(c)
AFFARS 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.
FAR 3.1104(b)
AFFARS 5303.1104(b)
FAR 9.504(c)
AFFARS 5309.504(c)
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)
DFARS 205.502(a)
AFFARS 5305.502(a)
Approves the publication of paid advertisements in newspapers. -- Delegated in AFFARS
Yes, one level above CO
DFARS 206.302-1(a)(2)(i)(1)
AFFARS 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.
Yes, but no lower than the COCO
FAR 6.302-1(d)
DFARS 206.302-1(d)
AFFARS 5306.302-1(d)
Approves waiver to post request for information or sources sought notices when using J&A authority FAR 6.302-1.
DFARS 206.302-4(c)
AFFARS 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. -- Delegated in AFFARS
DFARS 207.470(b)
AFFARS 5307.470(b)
Approves acquisition for vessel/aircraft/vehicle through a lease/charter/similar agreement for 18 months or more.
FAR 8.404(h)(3)(ii)(C)
AFFARS 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.
Yes, but no lower than COCO
FAR 9.202(a)
DFARS PGI 209.202(a)(1)
AFFARS 5309.202(a)(1)
Is the designee referenced in FAR 9.202(a) (inclusion of other qualification requirements).
FAR 9.206-1(b)
AFFARS 5309.206-1(b)
Is the designee referenced in FAR 9.206-1(b) (enforcing qualification requirements).
DFARS 209.270-3(a)
AFFARS 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.
FAR 9.503 / 9.506(d)(3)
AFFARS 5309.503
Waives FAR 9.5 requirements -- Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest (OCI).
DFARS 209.571-7(c)(1)
AFFARS 5309.571-7(c)(1)
Determines an exception to Limitation on Future Contracting in systems engineering and technical assistance contracts is necessary.
DFARS PGI 211.273-3
AFFARS 5311.273-3(3)
Determines prior to contract award, that a Single Process Initiative (SPI) process for use in lieu of military or Federal specifications and standards is not acceptable for a specific procurement.
Yes, for non-PEO designated programs
AFFARS 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.
DFARS 211.274-2(b)(2)(i)((B)
AFFARS 5311.274-2(b)(2)(i)(B)
Determines it is more cost effective for the Government requiring activity to assign, mark, and register unique item identification after delivery of an item acquired from a small business concern or a commercial item acquired under FAR Part 12 or Part 8 for an acquisition other than ACAT I program.
DFARS 212.102(a)(ii)(B)
AFFARS 5312.102(a)(ii)(B)
Reviews an existing contracting officer commercial item determination to confirm the prior determination was appropriate and still applicable; or issues 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.
DFARS 212.272(b)(2)(i)
AFFARS 5312.272(b)(2)(i)
For contracts above $10M, determines no commercial items are suitable to meet the agency s needs for facilities related services, knowledge-based services (except engineering services), medical services, or transportation services.
DFARS 212.302(c)
AFFARS 5312.302(c)
Waiver authority for tailoring provisions and clauses for acquisition of commercial items under FAR 12.302(c).
DFARS 212.7001(a)(1)
AFFARS 5312.7001(a)(1)
Makes Determination prior to converting the procurement from commercial to noncommercial procedures under FAR Part 15 (over $100M provide copy to USD(A&S))
Yes, if value $100M or more
No, if more than $1M, but less than $100M
FAR 14.201-7(b)(2) and (c)(2)
AFFARS 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.
DFARS 215.371-5
AFFARS 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.
Class Deviation 2018-O00009
AFFARS 5315.403-1(b)
Determines certified cost or pricing data should be required based on past performance or other information specific to the award.
FAR 15.403-1(c)(4)
DFARS 215.403-1(c)(4)(A)
AFFARS 5315.403-1(c)(4)(A)
Waives requirement for submission of certified cost or pricing data in exceptional cases.
FAR 15.403-3(a)(4)
AFFARS 5315.403-3(a)(4)
Approves determination to make award without offeror submission of data other than certified cost or pricing data.
INTERIM CHANGE: See Policy Memo 19-C-07.
FAR 15.403-4(a)(2)
AFFARS 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.
AFFARS 5315.404-2
Determines that auditing of records should be required based on past performance or other information specific to the award.
DFARS 215.404-4(c)(2)(C)(2)
AFFARS 5315.404-4(c)(2)(C)(2)
Approves the use of the alternate structured approach for Profit (see DFARS 215.404-73).
DFARS 215.407-3(b)(i)
AFFARS 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.
DFARS PGI 215.407-4(c)(2)(B)
AFFARS 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).
DFARS 215.408(2)(i)(A)(2)
DFARS 225.870-4(c)(2)(ii)
AFFARS 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.
Yes, no lower than two levels above the Contracting Officer
DFARS 215.408(2)(ii)(A)(2)
AFFARS 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.
Class Deviation 2019-O0001
AFFARS 5316.102
INTERIM CHANGE: See Policy Memo 18-C-09.
Approve the use of a cost-reimbursement contract >$50M to be awarded after October 1, 2018 and before October 1, 2019, and in excess of $25M to be awarded on or after October 1, 2019
FAR 16.206-3(d)
AFFARS 5316.206-3(d)
Approves the use of a fixed-ceiling-price contract with retroactive price redetermination.
FAR 16.401(d)
DFARS PGI 216.401(e)(iii)
AFFARS 5316.401(d)
Approves D&F to justify that the use of an incentive or award-fee contract is in the best interest of the government.
Yes, for incentive
Yes, for award fee -- not further delegable
Yes, for incentive -- one level above the CO
No, for award fee
AFFARS 5316.401(e)(3)(i)
For Operational and Enterprise Contracting, the HCA will designate the Fee Determining Official. The PEO is the Fee Determining Official for the PEO s assigned programs. The PEO or HCA for Operational and Enterprise Contracting may designate this responsibility on an individual contract or class basis. This designation may be made by name, position, or function, without limitation.
Yes, for Operational and Enterprise Contracting
DFARS 216.405-2(1)
AFFARS 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.
FAR 16.601(d)(1)(ii)
DFARS 216.601(d)(1)(A)(2)
AFFARS 5316.601(d)(i)(A)(2)
Approves the D&F for a T&M/LH contract or order if the base period plus any option period exceeds three years.
FAR 16.603-2(c)(3)
AFFARS 5316.603-2(c)(3)
Approves the determination of a reasonable price or fee if the CO & contractor fail to reach agreement.
FAR 16.603-3
AFFARS 5316.603-3
Determines a letter contract may be used if no other contract type is suitable.
Yes below $50M but no lower than COCO
FAR 17.106-3(f)
AFFARS 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.
FAR 17.106-3(g)
AFFARS 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.
DFARS 217.172(f)(2)
AFFARS 5317.172(f)(2)
Determines the conditions required by DFARS 217.172(h)(2)(i)-(vii) will be met by a multi-year contract.
DFARS 217.174(b)
AFFARS 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.
DFARS 217.7404(a)(1)(iii)
DFARS 217.7404-1
AFFARS 5317.7404(a)(1)(iii)
AFFARS 5317.7404-1
Approves Undefinitized Contract Actions (UCA), to include Foreign Military Sales.
Below $50M but no lower than COCO
DFARS 217.7404-1(b)(2)
AFFARS 5317.7404-1(b)(2)
Approves unilateral definitization (in writing)
DFARS 217.7404-3(a)(1)
AFFARS 5317.7404-3(a)(1)
Determines in writing that extending definitization beyond an additional 90 days is in the best interest of the Government.
DFARS 252.217-7027(c)
Approves unilateral definitizations by Contracting Officer.
DFARS PGI 217.7504(4)(ii)
AFFARS 5317.7504(4)(ii)
Authorizes reverse engineering.
DFARS 217.7505(b)
AFFARS 5317.7505(b)
Approves Contracting Officer certification for a replenishment part price increase that increased by 25 percent or more over the most recent 12-month period.
FAR 18.125
AFFARS 5318.125
Determines that the contracting process may continue after GAO has received a protest (See FAR 33.104(b) and (c)).
DFARS 218.271
AFFARS 5318.201(b)
FAR 13.201(g)(1)
AFFARS 5313.201(g)(1)
FAR 12.102(f)(1)
FAR 2.101, paragraph (3)
FAR 18.201
DFARS 218.201 Class Deviation 2018-O0018
AFFARS 5318.201(c)
FAR 13.500(c)(1)
AFFARS 5313.500(c)(1)
AFFARS 5312.102(f)(1)
DFARS 215.371-4(a)(2)
AFFARS 5315.371-4(a)(2)
DFARS 216.601(d)(i)(A)(3)
AFFARS 5316.601(d)(i)(A)(3)
DFARS 218.201(2)
AFFARS 5318.201(c)(2)
DFARS 218.202
AFFARS 5318.202
AFFARS 5318.271
AFFARS 5318.271(S-90)
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.
FAR 19.201(b)
AFFARS 5319.201(b)
Implements small business programs within their activities, achieve program goals, and ensure contracting personnel maintain knowledge of program requirements.
DFARS 219.201(c)(8)
AFFARS 5319.201(c)(8)
Assigns small business technical advisors to perform this function in accordance with DFARS 219.201(c)(8).
FAR 19.502-3(a)(5)
AFFARS 5319.502-3(a)(5)
Authorizes a partial set-aside be made if there is a reasonable expectation that only two concerns (one large and one small) with capability will respond with offers.
FAR 19.505(b), (c), and (d)
DFARS 219.505(b)
AFFARS 5319.505(b)
Renders a decision regarding the CO s rejection of an SBA recommendation.
FAR 19.1305(d)
AFFARS 5319.1305(d)
Determines not to suspend action on the acquisition because urgent and compelling circumstances exist. Replies to SBA if SBA files an appeal for not restricting acquisition to HUBZone.
FAR 19.1405(d)
AFFARS 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.
FAR 22.101-1(e)
AFFARS 5322.101-1(e)
Designates programs for contractors to notify Government of actual or potential labor disputes.
DFARS 222.101-3-70(b)
PGI 222.101-3-70(b)(ii)
AFFARS 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.
FAR 22.406-13
DFARS 222.406-13
AFFARS 5322.406-13
For construction contracts, submits Semiannual Enforcement Reports to the labor advisor.
FAR 22.805(a)(8)
AFFARS 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.
FAR 22.1802(d)
AFFARS 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.
DFARS PGI 223.370-4(1)(i)(A)(2)
AFFARS 5323.370-4(1)(i)(A)(2)
Waives the mandatory requirements for safety precautions for ammunition and explosives.
FAR 25.103(b)(2)(i)
DFARS 225.103
AFFARS 5325.103(b)
AFFARS MP5325(a)
Approves determination that an article/material/supply is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient quantities of satisfactory quality.
DFARS 225.103(a)(ii)(B)(2)
Approves determination for a public interest exception, valued between the simplified acquisition threshold and $1.5M, for end products that are substantially transformed in the United States.
DFARS 225.103(b)(ii)(C)
Approves determination for article/material/supply, for $1.5M or more, not domestically available and award is to be made on other than a qualifying country or eligible end product.
FAR 25.202(a)(2)
DFARS 225-202(a)(2)
AFFARS 5325.202(a)(2)
Approves non-availability determination for domestic construction material.
DFARS 225.403(c)(ii)(A)
AFFARS 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.
FAR 25.603(a)(1)(i)
AFFARS 5325.603(a)(1)(i)
Approves Non-availability Determination (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Buy American Act - Construction Materials).
DFARS 225.7008(a)(2)
AFFARS 5325.7008(a)(2)
Waives restrictions on certain foreign purchases under 10 U.S.C. 2534(a).
DFARS 225.7703-2(b)(2)(i)
AFFARS 5325.7703-2(b)(2)(i)
Determination requirements for products or services not limited to use by the military forces, police, or other security personnel of Afghanistan (D&F below $93M)
FAR 28.105
AFFARS 5328.105
Approves using other types of bonds when acquiring particular supplies or services.
FAR 28.106-2(a)
AFFARS 5328.106-2(a)
Approves the use of a new surety bond during the performance of the contract.
DFARS 228.311-1
AFFARS 5328.311-1
Waives the requirement for use of FAR clause 52.228-7, Insurance -- Liability to Third Persons.
DFARS 228.370(a)(2)
AFFARS 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.
Class Deviation 2011-O0006
AFFARS 5331
Waives the requirements of FAR 31.
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.
FAR 32.202-1(d)
FAR 32.501-2(a)(3)
AFFARS 5332.202-1(d)
Approves unusual contract financing.
DFARS 232.901(1)(i)(C)(ii)
AFFARS 5332.901(1)(i)(C)(ii)
Determines that conditions exist that limit normal business operations.
FAR 33.102(b)(3)(ii)
AFFARS 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.
FAR 33.104(b)(1) or (c)(2)
AFFARS 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.
FAR 33.104(g)
AFFARS 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.
DFARS 233.215(3)
AFFARS 5333.215(3)
Determines that continued performance is necessary pending resolution of any claim that might arise under or be related to the contract.
Yes, at least one level above CO
DFARS 234.7002(d)(4)
AFFARS 5334.7002(d)(4)
Determines the information submitted is not sufficient to determine the reasonableness of price for items developed exclusively at private expense.
DFARS 235.015-70(c) & (d)(3)(ii)
AFFARS 5335.015-70(c) & (d)(3)(ii)
Approves special use allowance for research facility acquired by educational institutions.
FAR 36.208
AFFARS 5336.208
Approves concurrent performance of firm-fixed-price and other types of construction contracts at the same work site.
FAR 36.213-2(a)
AFFARS 5336.213-2(a)
Waives the requirement for pre-solicitation notices for proposed construction contracts expected to exceed the SAT.
DFARS 236.272(b)(1)
AFFARS 5336.272(b)
Authorizes the use of prequalification for urgent or complex construction projects.
DFARS 236.272(b)(2)
Approves the prequalification procedures of construction sources.
FAR 36.301(b)(3)(vi)
AFFARS 5336.301(b)(3)(vi)
Establishes other criteria for use of two-phase design-build selection procedures.
DFARS 236.303-1(a)(4)(i)(B)
AFFARS 5336.303-1(a)(4)(i)(B)
Approves determination to allow more than five offerors to submit phase two design-build proposals for acquisitions >$4M.
DFARS 236.570(b)(2)
AFFARS 5336.570(b)(2)
Approves use of a separate bid item for mobilization and preparatory work.
FAR 36.602-3
AFFARS 5336.602-3
Oversees evaluation board functions for A&E contracts.
FAR 36.609-1(c)(1)
AFFARS 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.
DFARS 237.104(b)(iii)(A)(2)
AFFARS 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.
DFARS 237.7401(c)
AFFARS 5337.7401(c)
Determines the services being acquired under contract with the local government are in DoD s best interest.
DFARS 239.101(1)
AFFARS 5339.101(1)
Determines no commercial items are suitable to meet the agency s needs for information technology products or services.
FAR 41.202(c)(2)
AFFARS 5341.202(c)(2)
Approves determination to pay the non-negotiated utility rates due to contract impasse.
FAR 41.204(c)(1)(ii)
AFFARS 5341.204(c)(1)(ii)
Determines use of the area-wide contract for utility services is not advantageous to the Government.
FAR 42.202(c)(2)
AFFARS 5342.202(c)(2)
Approves the delegation of additional functions to the CAO.
DFARS PGI 242.7100(4)
AFFARS 5342.7100(4)
Approves the solicitation of voluntary refunds from a contractor.
FAR 45.102(e)
AFFARS 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.
DFARS 245.102(4)(ii)(C)(1)(ii)
AFFARS 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 item acquired under FAR part 12 or part 8. (CAE must approve the determination and findings for an ACAT I program.)
Yes, for other than ACAT I programs
FAR 45.301(f)
AFFARS 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.
FAR 48.104-3(a)
FAR 48.202
AFFARS 5348.104-3(a)
Determines if the cost of calculating and tracking collateral savings will exceed the benefits to be derived.
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.
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