# ANNEX 12 – Waiver Request for Appointing a Non–DON Employee as a Contracting Officer

In accordance with 5201.603, HCAs or their authorized designees shall notify DASN(P) 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: