In accordance with 5201.603, HCAs or their authorized  designees shall notify DASN(AP) of a planned issuance of a contracting officer appointment  and warrant to a non-DON employee, except when a DON activity is designated HCA for a  joint-contracting operation. The notification and/or waiver request must address the  following information:

I. Identify DON/DOD  Employee to be Delegated Contracting Authority

a. Name of Nominee (as it will appear on the SF  1402, Certificate of Contracting Officer Appointment)

b. Grade/Series or Military Rank

c. Position/Title

d. Description of Duties

e. Activity Name/DODAAC

II. Describe How the  Qualifications of the Nominee Meet the Requirements for the Recommended Level of  Delegation

a. Education*

b. Specialized Experience

c. Relevant Training*

d. Other Qualifications (e.g. DAWIA Career Field  Certifications, Defense Acquisition Corps Membership)*

*Note: Submit  documentation to substantiate credentials/education completed.

III. Describe Extent  of Contracting Authority to be Delegated

a. Type of Appointment (e.g. PCO, ACO, Ordering  Officer)

b. Dollar Threshold (e.g. Unlimited, Limited to  Specific Dollar Value)

c. Type of work/products/services nominee will be  authorized to procure or administer

d. Limitations (e.g. Contract Type; Competitive or  Non-Competitive Actions, etc.)

e. Appointment Term

IV. Provide Rationale  to Support Delegation of Contracting Authority

a. Explain why this delegation is necessary and how  it results in a more efficient execution and administration of the HCAs contracting  operations.

b. Identify the anticipated workload to support the  type of appointment, including the available resources at the Nominee s Organization.

c. Describe the internal controls that are or will  be in place at the Nominee s Organization and at the HCA/delegating office to ensure  efficient and effective execution and management oversight of delegated authority.