SUBPART 6.2 — FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES

6.202 Establishing or maintaining alternative sources.

(b)(1) Approval authority for determinations and findings (D&Fs) under this subpart follows:

Estimated Value of Justification

Approving Official ofD&F

$750K and below

Contracting Officer

Over $750K to $15M

COCO

Over $15M to $100M

HCA

Over $100M

SPE

See DFARS 206.2 for D&F format. Legal Counsel and Procuring Activity Competition Advocate (PACA) or Agency Competition Advocate (ACA) coordination is required before approval. Provide the PACA with a copy of the approved D&F.