(a)(i)(C) If market research and analysis yields  that expert and consultant services are commercial items (as defined in FAR 2.101), the  concurrence of DASN(AP) shall be obtained on the required determination. Determinations  shall be submitted by email with a copy of the approved AS, STRAP, or MOPAS-S using  RDAJ&As.fct@navy.mil with the subject [Activity Name] NMCARS 5212.102 D&F for  Expert and Consultant Commercial Services. .

(f)(1) HCAs are delegated the authority to make  the determinations described in FAR 12.102 (f)(1).

(b)(iii) Submit the required contracting officer  determination for agency head approval to DASN(AP) with a copy of the approved AS,  STRAP, or MOPAS-S by email at RDAJ&As.fct@navy.mil with the subject [Activity Name]  DFARS 212.207(b)(iii) - D&F to Use T&M/LH Contract Type for Commercial Services.

(c) Tailoring  inconsistent with customary commercial practice. HCAs may delegate the authority  to approve waivers under FAR 12.302(c) to no lower than the CCOs at their subordinate  contracting offices, except ASN(RDA) approval of the waiver is required if any  additional terms or conditions are to be included. Submit waivers requiring ASN(RDA)  approval via DASN(AP) by email at RDAJ&As.fct@navy.mil with the subject [Activity  Name] DFARS 212.302 - Waiver Authority to Add Terms and Conditions Inconsistent with  Commercial Practice. All waiver requests shall contain the necessary documentation  justifying the proposed action.

(a)(2) Copies of HCA determinations submitted to  Defense Pricing and Contracting (DPC) shall be submitted to DASN(AP) by email at  RDAJ&As.fct@navy.mil with the subject [Activity Name] DFARS 212.7001(a)(2) HCA  Determination for Conversion of a Procurement from Commercial Acquisition Procedures.