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AIR  FORCE FAR SUPPLEMENT  

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

Mandatory  Procedure

Table of Contents

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

  

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

[2019 Edition]

INTERIM CHANGES: CPM 19-C-07, CPM 19-C-08, CPM 19-C-11, CPM 19-C-12, CPM 20-C-02, CPM 20-C-09, CPM 20-C-21

  

NOTE: Cells with a double asterisk (**) in the “Retained by HCA” column indicate retained HCA responsibilities or those that are non-delegable per the regulation listed in the “Reference” column.

  

     

Item

Reference

HCA  Responsibilities / Designee

Retained  by HCA

(SAF/AQC)

Delegated  to SCOs

Delegable  below SCO

1

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 

No

Yes,  for actions of $30K and above

Delegated to the COCO for  actions less than $30K

(not redelegable)

2

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.

See Table 2

See Table 2

 

Yes,

See Table 2

3

AFFARS 5301.601(a)(i)(A)

AFFARS  5301.603-1

Authority to enter into,  approve, modify, and terminate contracts—including the  issuance of a Contracting Officer warrant for such purposes.

No

Yes

 

Yes

 

4

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.

No

Yes

No

5

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.

No

Yes, only if SCO is GO or  SES

No

6

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.

** Yes

No

No

7

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.

No

Yes

No

8

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)

** Yes

No

No

9

DFARS 205.502(a)

AFFARS  5305.502(a)

Approves the publication  of paid advertisements in newspapers. --  Delegated in AFFARS

No

Yes

Yes, one level above CO

10

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.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  the COCO

11

FAR 6.302-1(d)

DFARS 206.302-1(d)

DFARS PGI 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.

No

Yes, only if SCO is GO  or SES

No

12

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 

No

Yes

Yes, CO

13

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.

No

Yes

No

14

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.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

15

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).

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

16

FAR 9.206-1(b)

AFFARS  5309.206-1(b)

Is the designee  referenced in FAR 9.206-1(b) (enforcing qualification  requirements).

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

17

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.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

18

FAR 9.503 /  9.506(d)(3)

AFFARS  5309.503

AFFARS  5309.504(c)

Waives FAR 9.5  requirements -- Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of  Interest (OCI).

Yes

No

No

19

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.

Yes

No

No

20

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

No

No

21

DFARS  211.274-2(b)(1)

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.

No

Yes

No

22

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.

No

Yes

No

23

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.

No

Yes

No

24

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.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

25

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).

No

Yes

No

26

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

Yes

No

27

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.

No

Yes

No

28

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.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  the COCO

29

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.

No

Yes

No

30

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.

** Yes

No

No

31

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: CPM  19-C-07

No

Yes

No

32

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.

** Yes

No

No

33

Class  Deviation 2018-O00009

AFFARS 5315.404-2

 

Determines that auditing  of records should be required based on past performance or other  information specific to the award.

No

Yes

No

34

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). 

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

35

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.

No

Yes

No

36

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).

No

Yes

No

37

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.

No

Yes

Yes, no lower than two  levels above the Contracting Officer

38

DFARS  215.408(2)(ii)(A)(2)

DFARS 225.870-4(c)(2)(ii)

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.

No

Yes

Yes, no lower than two  levels above the Contracting Officer

39

Class  Deviation 2019-O0001

AFFARS  5316.102

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

INTERIM  CHANGE: CPM  19-C-12

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

40

FAR 16.206-3(d)

AFFARS  5316.206-3(d)

Approves the use of a  fixed-ceiling-price contract with retroactive price  redetermination.

** Yes

No

No

41

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.

INTERIM  CHANGE: CPM  19-C-12

** No

Yes, for incentive

Yes,  for award fee -- not further delegable

Yes, for incentive --  one level above the CO

No, for award fee

42

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.

No

Yes, for Operational and  Enterprise Contracting

Yes, for Operational and  Enterprise Contracting

43

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.

** Yes

No

No

44

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.

INTERIM  CHANGE: CPM  20-C-09

** Yes

No

No

45

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.

No

Yes

No

46

FAR 16.603-3

AFFARS  5316.603-3

Determines a letter  contract may be used if no other contract type is suitable.

No

Yes

Yes, below $50M but no  lower than COCO

47

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.

No

Yes

No

48

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.

No

Yes

No

49

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.

No

Yes

No

50

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.

No

Yes

No

51

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.

No

Yes

Yes, below $50M but no  lower than COCO

52

DFARS  217.7404(b)(2)

AFFARS  5317.7404(b)(2)

Approves unilateral  definitizations (in writing).

INTERIM  CHANGE: CPM  20-C-022

Yes

 

No

No

53

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.

Yes

No

No

54

DFARS 252.217-7027(c)

Approves unilateral  definitizations by Contracting Officer.

INTERIM  CHANGE: CPM  20-C-02

No

Yes

Yes, below $50M but no  lower than COCO

55

DFARS PGI 217.7504(4)(ii)

AFFARS  5317.7504(4)(ii)

Authorizes reverse  engineering.

No

Yes

No

56

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.

No

Yes

No

57

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)).

** Yes

No

No

58

FAR 18.2

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 2.101

FAR 18.201

DFARS 218.201 Class  Deviation 2018-O0018

AFFARS 5318.201(c)

FAR 13.500(c)(1)

AFFARS 5313.500(c)(1)

DFARS 211.274-2(b)(1)

AFFARS 5311.274-2(b)(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.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  the COCO

59

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.

No

Yes

No

60

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).

No

Yes

No

61

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.

No

Yes

No

62

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.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

63

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.

No

Yes

No

64

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.

No

Yes

No

65

FAR 22.101-1(e)

AFFARS  5322.101-1(e)

Designates programs for  contractors to notify Government of actual or potential labor  disputes.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

66

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.

No

Yes

No

67

FAR 22.406-13

DFARS 222.406-13

AFFARS  5322.406-13

For construction  contracts, submits Semiannual Enforcement Reports to the labor  advisor.

No

Yes

No

68

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.

No

Yes

No

69

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.

** Yes

No

No

70

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.

No

Yes

No

71

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.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  the COCO

72

DFARS  225.103(a)(ii)(B)(2)

AFFARS 5325.103(b)

 

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.

No

Yes

No

73

DFARS 225.103(b)(ii)(C)

AFFARS 5325.103(b)

 

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.

No

Yes 

No

74

FAR 25.202(a)(2)

DFARS 225-202(a)(2)

AFFARS  5325.202(a)(2)

Approves non-availability  determination for domestic construction material.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  the COCO

75

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.

No

Yes

No

76

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).

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  the COCO

77

DFARS 225.7008(a)(2)

AFFARS  5325.7008(a)(2)

Waives restrictions on  certain foreign purchases under 10  U.S.C. 2534(a).

No

Yes

No

78

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)

INTERIM  CHANGE: CPM  20-C-21

** Yes

No

No

79

FAR 28.105

AFFARS  5328.105

Approves using other  types of bonds when acquiring particular supplies or services.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  the COCO

80

FAR 28.106-2(a)

AFFARS  5328.106-2(a)

Approves the use of a new  surety bond during the performance of the contract.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

81

DFARS 228.311-1

AFFARS  5328.311-1

Waives the requirement  for use of FAR clause 52.228-7, Insurance -- Liability to Third  Persons.

No

Yes

No

82

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.

No

Yes

No

83

Class  Deviation 2011-O0006

AFFARS  5331

Waives the requirements  of FAR 31.

No

Yes

No

84

Class  Deviation 2011-O0006

AFFARS 5331

 

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.

No

Yes

No

85

FAR 32.202-1(d)

FAR 32.501-2(a)(3)

AFFARS  5332.202-1(d)

Approves unusual contract  financing.

No

Yes

No

86

DFARS  232.901(1)(i)(C)(ii)

AFFARS  5332.901(1)(i)(C)(ii)

Determines that  conditions exist that limit normal business operations.

No

Yes

No

87

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.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  the COCO

88

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.

** Yes

No

No

89

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.

** Yes 

No

No

90

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.

No

Yes

Yes, at least one level  above CO

91

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.

No

Yes

No

92

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.

No

Yes

No

93

FAR 36.208

AFFARS  5336.208

Approves concurrent  performance of firm-fixed-price and other types of construction  contracts at the same work site.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

94

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.  

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

95

DFARS 236.272(b)(1)

AFFARS  5336.272(b)

 Authorizes the use of  prequalification for urgent or complex construction projects.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

96

DFARS 236.272(b)(2)

AFFARS  5336.272(b)

Approves the  prequalification procedures of construction sources.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

97

FAR 36.301(b)(3)(vi)

AFFARS  5336.301(b)(3)(vi)

Establishes other  criteria for use of two-phase design-build selection procedures.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

98

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.

No

Yes

 

No

99

DFARS 236.570(b)(2)

AFFARS  5336.570(b)(2)

Approves use of a  separate bid item for mobilization and preparatory work.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

100

FAR 36.602-3

AFFARS  5336.602-3

Oversees evaluation board  functions for A&E contracts.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

101

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.

No

Yes

No

102

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.

No

Yes

No

103

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.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

104

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.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

105

FAR  41.202(c)(2)

AFFARS  5341.202(c)(2)

 Approves determination to  pay the non-negotiated utility rates due to contract impasse.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

106

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.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

107

FAR 42.202(c)(2)

AFFARS  5342.202(c)(2)

 Approves the  delegation of additional functions to the CAO.

No

Yes

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

108

DFARS PGI 242.7100(4)

AFFARS  5342.7100(4)

Approves the solicitation  of voluntary refunds from a contractor.

No

Yes

No

109

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.

No

Yes

No

110

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.)

INTERIM  CHANGE: CPM  19-C-11

No

Yes, for other than ACAT  I programs

No

111

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.

No

Yes

No

112

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.

No

Yes 

Yes, but no lower than  COCO

TABLE 1

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.

   

SCO

Grant  Authority

Cooperative  Agreement Authority

Other Transactions  Authority

HQ  AFMC/PK

Yes

Yes

Yes

HQ  AFRC/A7K

No

No

No

SMC/PK

Yes

Yes

Yes

HQ  AFDW/PK

Yes

Yes

Yes

HQ  USAFA/PK

Yes

Yes

Yes

AFOTEC/A7K

No

No

No

AFRCO/PK

No

No

Yes

SpRCO/PK

No

No

Yes

TABLE 2

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