# DLAD PGI

- PGI 1.690-4 Contract clearance standards. In accordance with 1.690-2 the following standards will be employed in the operation of a clearance and oversight process:

PGI 1.690-4 Contract clearance standards. In accordance with 1.690-2 the following standards will be employed in the operation of a clearance and oversight process:

(a) Oversight is to focus on improvement in all phases of the contracting process. Oversight of pre-award and post award contract administration procedures are equal in importance and shall receive equal emphasis.

(b) Reviews will be random, based on risk, complexity, experience and quality considerations.

(c) Procedures are to be in place to identify the need for review at any critical stage of an acquisition, including using solicitation, prenegotiation, preaward, postaward, and contract administration reviews.

(d) The oversight process is to identify problems early in the acquisition cycle, as well as during contract performance.

(e) Oversight is to be increased/decreased based upon proficiency, quality, and business considerations.

(f) Line elements are to participate in developing initiatives/plans to assure contracting quality, accountability, and the integrity of the procurement system. The chief of the contracting office will determine the level of oversight required based on

the soundness of the initiatives/plans, and shall monitor the contracting process through an established review process.

(g) The clearance and oversight process requires a feedback system which provides timely information to all organizational levels. Feedback should address strengths, weaknesses, and significant findings, and provide techniques to ensure overall process improvement and accountability. Management is to determine the adequacy of initiatives taken to resolve quality issues identified through the feedback system.

(h) All contracting officers shall have their procurements reviewed periodically under a system of process improvement and to enhance accountability.