5307.104-92 Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASP) and Approval Authority (AP)
(a) ASPs:
(1) ASP are integral to a deliberative process that support the acquisition strategy approving authority in making informed decisions in performing their acquisition execution responsibilities. An ASP includes the Chair, panel members, and a briefing supporting the proposed strategy.
(2) The program manager, or the contracting officer if a program manager is not assigned, must ensure an ASP is conducted for all acquisitions that require a written AP in accordance with DFARS 207.103 , unless otherwise waived by the AP approval authority ((also see 5307.104-92 Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASP) and AP Approval Authority DAFFARS 5307.104-92(b)) .
(3) The AP approval authority will be the ASP Chair. The ASP Chair will determine the ASP membership and the required briefing content based upon the unique requirements of each acquisition.
(4) At the conclusion of the ASP briefing, the program manager (or equivalent) must prepare ASP minutes and obtain approval from the AP approval authority.
(b) AP Approval Authority:
AP Approval | |
Category | AP Approval Authority |
PEO (Systems) | See DAFI 63-101/20-101 (See Note below)-101/20-101(See Note below) |
AFPEO/CM – Services (Operational & Enterprise Services Acquisitions subject to DAFI 63.138) |
See DAFI 63-138 (See Note below) 63-138(See Note below) |
Operational & Enterprise (not covered above by DAFI 63.138) | SCO** |
AFRL Enterprise | SCO** |
Note: COs should determine their PEOs procedures for compliance with FAR 7.103, DFARS 207.103, and DAFI 63-https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/saf_aq/publication/afi63-101_20-101/afi63-101_20-101.pdf 101/20-101or DAFI https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/saf_aq/publication/afi63-138/afi63-138.pdf 63-138. See DFARS 207.103 for AP content requirements ** Delegable to requiring organization or contracting organization no lower than the CO . |
(c) Actions that do not require a written Acquisition Plan or written Streamlined Strategy: (Note: FAR 7.102 requires acquisition planning and market research for ALL acquisitions.)
(1) Task orders or delivery orders awarded from a DoD ID/IQ vehicle in accordance with the terms of the basic contract. Acquisition Plans are required for non-DoD orders.
(Note: Use of non-price evaluation factors for award of task orders or delivery orders is considered outside the terms of the basic contract and action would require a written AP IAW DFARS 207.103 and DAFFARS 5307.104-92(a)(2))
(2) Modifications within the scope of the contract;
(3) Replenishment parts except for those replenishment buys that require design; development, verification testing, and approval before start of production;
(4) Basic research under funding category 6.1
(5) Any action < SAT;
(6) Final Buy Out and One-Time Buy. This refers to a single contract that covers all known present and future requirements. This exception does not apply to a multiyear contract or a contract with options or phases;
(7) The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, including the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program (e.g. DoD-wide program planning/solicitation); and
(8) Acquisitions in accordance with FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services.