(b) See MP5301.601 (a)(i) Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) Matrix.

(c) Standards for exceptions from certified cost or pricing data requirements.

(4) Waivers.

(A) Exceptional case TINA waiver. Submit the request for an exceptional case TINA waiver through the SCO to SAF/AQC for HCA approval (see MP5301.601 (a)(i) Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) Matrix )). When the waiver is for a subcontractor who has refused to provide cost or pricing data to a prime contractor, the information required must cover both the prime contract and the subcontract. Contracting officers must submit a copy of all signed TINA waivers to HQ AFMC/PKQ via the HQ AFMC/PK workflow account within 30 days of signature by the HCA. Submit the request for OUSD(A&S)/DPC approval to use the exceptional circumstances waiver pursuant to Class Deviation 2019-O0008, Section 890 Pilot Program to Accelerate Contracting and Pricing Processes, to SAF/AQC with the Subject: "AFFARS 5315.403-1(c)(4)(A) ? Section 890 Pilot Program to Accelerate Contracting and Pricing Processes."