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      <title class="- topic/title ">
         <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">507.105</ph> Contents of acquisition
plans.</title>
      <conbody class="- topic/body  concept/conbody ">
         <ol id="d144e13" class="- topic/ol ">
            <li props="Runin" class="- topic/li ">
               <p id="d142e17" class="- topic/p ">
                  <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(a)</ph>
                  
                     <i class="+ topic/ph hi-d/i ">Written</i>.</p>
               <ol id="d144e26" class="- topic/ol ">
                  <li class="- topic/li ">
                     <p id="d142e30" class="- topic/p ">
                        <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(1)</ph>
                        
                         The APM contains the format
prescribed in FAR 7.105 and shall be used in the preparation of
acquisition plans. Where a particular element described in FAR 7.105
does not apply, the acquisition plan should read “not applicable.”
The dollar value, complexity (<i class="+ topic/ph hi-d/i ">e.g.</i>, commercial versus non-commercial
item) and method of acquisition (<i class="+ topic/ph hi-d/i ">e.g.</i>, full and open competition
versus task/delivery order) of the supplies and services to be acquired
will affect the scope and breadth of the acquisition plan.</p>
                  </li>
                  <li class="- topic/li ">
                     <p id="d142e45" class="- topic/p ">
                        <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(2)</ph>
                        
                         FAR 7.106
(<i class="+ topic/ph hi-d/i ">major systems</i>) and FAR 7.107 (<i class="+ topic/ph hi-d/i ">consolidation, bundling</i>,
or <i class="+ topic/ph hi-d/i ">substantial bundling</i>) shall be addressed in the plans,
if applicable.</p>
                  </li>
                  <li class="- topic/li ">
                     <p id="d142e63" class="- topic/p ">
                        <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(3)</ph>
                        
                          For
leasehold interests in real property, a modified version of the
contents of acquisition plans for leases is provided in the APM.
                     </p>
                  </li>
                  <li class="- topic/li ">
                     <p id="d142e72" class="- topic/p ">
                        <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(4)</ph>
                        
                         The requirement
for a written plan may be waived by the appropriate level of an
approving official listed in GSAM <xref href="#ARLDTDPM"
                              base="ARLDTDPM"
                              outputclass="fm:ParaNumOnly"
                              class="- topic/xref ">507.105</xref>(c).
When the requirement for a written plan is waived, an oral plan
is still required. The planner must obtain approval for the oral
plan from the approving official.</p>
                  </li>
                  <li class="- topic/li ">
                     <p id="id18C790U0N8K" class="- topic/p ">
                        <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(5)</ph>
                        
                          <i class="+ topic/ph hi-d/i ">Software</i>.
If procuring software, specify the result of any software requirement
alternatives analysis that has been completed in accordance with <xref href="GSAM-i1890257.dita#i1890257"
                              outputclass="fm:ParaNumOnly"
                              class="- topic/xref ">511.002</xref>(d).</p>
                  </li>
               </ol>
            </li>
            <li class="- topic/li ">
               <p id="d142e83" class="- topic/p ">
                  <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(b)</ph>
                  
                     <i class="+ topic/ph hi-d/i ">Oral
plans</i>. Oral plans are only authorized by approval of the HCA
and may be used in unusual and compelling situations. The planner
shall document a summary of the oral plan, and shall also include:
the name and signature of the approving official; the date the oral
plan was approved; and the reason for waiving a written plan. The
summary shall be included in the official contract file. In addition,
the summary should be a part of, or attached to, any justification
for other than full and open competition as required by FAR 6.302,
or in the basis for using an exception to the fair opportunity process
required by FAR 16.505(b)(2). The summary may be prepared after
award if preparation before award would unreasonably delay the award,
such as in the case of circumstances warranting the use of a letter
contract.</p>
            </li>
            <li props="Runin" class="- topic/li ">
               <p id="d142e95" class="- topic/p ">
                  <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(c)</ph>
                  
                     <i class="+ topic/ph hi-d/i ">Approval
thresholds</i>.</p>
               <ol id="d144e104" class="- topic/ol ">
                  <li class="- topic/li ">
                     <p id="d142e108" class="- topic/p ">
                        <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(1)</ph>
                        
                           The following are the
dollar value thresholds and the level of the approving official for
approving acquisition plans or waiving written plans. For purposes
of leasing, the Simplified Leasing Acquisition Threshold (SLAT)
is defined in <xref href="GSAM-SSQFWIXN.dita#SSQFWIXN"
                              outputclass="fm:Part"
                              class="- topic/xref ">part  570</xref>. The HCA may
authorize higher level approving officials for the thresholds set
out below.</p>
                     <table frame="all" colsep="1" rowsep="1" class="- topic/table ">
                        <tgroup cols="2"
                                colsep="1"
                                rowsep="1"
                                outputclass="Notitle_rule"
                                class="- topic/tgroup ">
                           <colspec colnum="1" colname="1" colwidth="50*" class="- topic/colspec "/>
                           <colspec colnum="2" colname="2" colwidth="50*" class="- topic/colspec "/>
                           <thead class="- topic/thead ">
                              <row rowsep="1" class="- topic/row ">
                                 <entry colname="1" class="- topic/entry ">
                                    <p outputclass="CBottom" class="- topic/p ">Threshold</p>
                                 </entry>
                                 <entry colname="2" class="- topic/entry ">
                                    <p outputclass="CBottom" class="- topic/p ">Approving Official</p>
                                 </entry>
                              </row>
                           </thead>
                           <tbody class="- topic/tbody ">
                              <row rowsep="1" class="- topic/row ">
                                 <entry colname="1" class="- topic/entry ">
                                    <p class="- topic/p ">Below the SAT</p>
                                    <p class="- topic/p ">(SLAT for leases)</p>
                                 </entry>
                                 <entry colname="2" class="- topic/entry ">
                                    <p class="- topic/p ">Contracting Officer</p>
                                 </entry>
                              </row>
                              <row rowsep="1" class="- topic/row ">
                                 <entry colname="1" class="- topic/entry ">
                                    <p class="- topic/p ">SAT (SLAT for leases) to,</p>
                                    <p class="- topic/p ">and including,
$6 million</p>
                                 </entry>
                                 <entry colname="2" class="- topic/entry ">
                                    <p class="- topic/p ">One Level above the Contracting Officer</p>
                                 </entry>
                              </row>
                              <row rowsep="1" class="- topic/row ">
                                 <entry colname="1" class="- topic/entry ">
                                    <p class="- topic/p ">Over $6 million to,</p>
                                    <p class="- topic/p ">and including,
$20 million</p>
                                 </entry>
                                 <entry colname="2" class="- topic/entry ">
                                    <p class="- topic/p ">Contracting Director</p>
                                 </entry>
                              </row>
                              <row rowsep="0" class="- topic/row ">
                                 <entry colname="1" class="- topic/entry ">
                                    <p class="- topic/p ">Over $20 million</p>
                                 </entry>
                                 <entry colname="2" class="- topic/entry ">
                                    <p class="- topic/p ">HCA</p>
                                 </entry>
                              </row>
                           </tbody>
                        </tgroup>
                     </table>
                     <note type="note" class="- topic/note ">
                        <p class="- topic/p ">Note: Thresholds shall include
all options.</p>
                     </note>
                  </li>
                  <li class="- topic/li ">
                     <p id="d142e228" class="- topic/p ">
                        <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(2)</ph>
                        
                          If
the acquisition meets one of the following criteria and is greater
than the SAT, the planner must obtain HCA approval of the plan:</p>
                     <ol id="d144e234" class="- topic/ol ">
                        <li class="- topic/li ">
                           <p id="d142e238" class="- topic/p ">
                              <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(i)</ph>
                              
                                Complex,
critical to agency strategic objectives and mission, highly visible
or politically sensitive.</p>
                        </li>
                        <li class="- topic/li ">
                           <p id="d142e247" class="- topic/p ">
                              <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(ii)</ph>
                              
                                An
acquisition with which GSA has little or no experience that may
result in a need for greater oversight or risk management.</p>
                        </li>
                        <li class="- topic/li ">
                           <p id="d142e256" class="- topic/p ">
                              <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(iii)</ph>
                              
                                Actions
using significantly changed methods (<i class="+ topic/ph hi-d/i ">e.g.</i>, methods of procurement
such as lease versus purchase, or methods of performance such as
contractor versus Government personnel).</p>
                        </li>
                        <li class="- topic/li ">
                           <p id="d142e268" class="- topic/p ">
                              <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(iv)</ph>
                              
                                New
construction or repair, lease prospectus and alteration prospectus
budget line items.</p>
                        </li>
                        <li class="- topic/li ">
                           <p id="d142e277" class="- topic/p ">
                              <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(v)</ph>
                              
                                Any
acquisition that involves–</p>
                           <ol id="d144e283" class="- topic/ol ">
                              <li class="- topic/li ">
                                 <p id="d142e287" class="- topic/p ">
                                    <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(A)</ph>
                                    
                                     Consolidation above $2 million
(FAR 7.107-2); or</p>
                              </li>
                              <li class="- topic/li ">
                                 <p id="d142e296" class="- topic/p ">
                                    <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(B)</ph>
                                    
                                     Bundling
at any dollar value (FAR 7.107-3)</p>
                              </li>
                           </ol>
                        </li>
                     </ol>
                  </li>
                  <li id="i1892459" class="- topic/li ">
                     <p id="d142e309" class="- topic/p ">
                        <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(3)</ph>
                        
                          Acquisitions
requiring additional transactional data reporting elements to those
listed in subparagraph (b)(2) of clauses <xref href="GSAM-i1876737.dita#i1876737"
                              outputclass="fm:ParaNumOnly"
                              class="- topic/xref ">552.216-75</xref> and <xref href="GSAM-i1874125.dita#i1874125"
                              outputclass="fm:ParaNumOnly"
                              class="- topic/xref ">552.238-80</xref> Alternate
I–</p>
                     <ol id="d144e321" class="- topic/ol ">
                        <li class="- topic/li ">
                           <p id="d142e325" class="- topic/p ">
                              <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(i)</ph>
                              
                                Must be coordinated
with the applicable category manager, and obtain approval by the
HCA and SPE; and</p>
                        </li>
                        <li class="- topic/li ">
                           <p id="d142e334" class="- topic/p ">
                              <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(ii)</ph>
                              
                                Must
provide the information at 501.304(b)(4) in the rationale for adding
transactional data reporting elements.</p>
                        </li>
                        <li class="- topic/li ">
                           <p id="d142e452" class="- topic/p ">
                              <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(iii)</ph>
                              
                                The
approval requirements in this subparagraph do not apply to additional
data elements added to a task/delivery order or blanket purchase
agreement. However, coordination with the applicable category manager
is required.</p>
                        </li>
                     </ol>
                  </li>
               </ol>
            </li>
         </ol>
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