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Change Number: DAFAC 2024-0612
Effective Date: 06/12/2024

MP5301.601 (a)(i) Department of the Air Force Approval Authority Matrices

MP5301.601 (a)(i) Department of the Air Force Approval Authority Matrices

Tables 1 and 2 consist of delegations (or retentions) of authority made by the Department of the Air Force Agency Head (HoA), Senior Procurement Executive (SPE), Service Acquisition Executives (SAEs), and Head of Contracting Activities (HCAs). The Tables do not contain authorities originally invested somewhere other than those positions (e.g., certain class deviations which must be approved by DPC). Table 3 reflects the authority to enter into, approve, or terminate Grants, Cooperative Agreements, Other Transactions and Procurements for Experimental purposes—including the issuance of a warrant for such purposes.

TABLE 1 – SAF/AQ NON-SPACE SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMS:

SAF/AQ is authorized to execute HoA, SAE, and SPE responsibilities for non-space systems and programs, including product support, unless otherwise noted in regulations or policy. For non-space systems and programs, including product support, SAF/AQC (Deputy Assistant Secretary (Contracting) or the Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (Contracting)) is designated HCA. Documents requiring HCA approval by SAF/AQC shall be submitted through the SCO to the SAF/AQC Workflow. Approvals from SAF/AQ, SecAF, or DPC require coordination from SAF/AQC.

Packages submitted to SAF/AQ shall include an electronic Staff Summary Sheet (eSSS) in the body of the email or as an attachment (Word document only). Include any applicable documentation and list each attachment under “Tabs” on the eSSS using the exact electronic file name (e.g., ACE Acquisition Strategy) of the corresponding attachment. Changes recommended during the staffing process must be adjudicated by the contracting officer. Submit questions or concerns regarding processing packages that require SAF/AQ approval to SAF/AQC Workflow.

TABLE 2 SAF/SQ SPACE SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMS:

SAF/SQ is authorized to execute HoA, SAE, and certain SPE responsibilities for space systems and programs, unless otherwise noted in regulation or policy. For space related systems and programs, the Director of Contracting, Space Systems Command (SSC/PK); the Space Development Agency (SDA) Director; or Space RCO (SpRCO) Director of Contracting are designated HCAs. Submit documents requiring HCA coordination or approval to the cognizant HCA workflow identified in DAFFARS 5302.101. Approvals from SAF/AQ, SAF/SQ, DPC, or SecAF require coordination from the HCA.

NOTE : Further Delegable Columns with “No” indicate retained responsibilities or those that are non-delegable or cannot be delegated further per regulation or statute. Further Delegable Columns with “Yes” require written delegations approved by the Delegated Authority reflected.

Table 3: AUTHORITIES

Authority to enter into, approve, or terminate Grants, Cooperative Agreements, Other Transactions, and Procurements for Experimental Purposes has been approved as shown in Table 3. 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.