# 542.1502-70 Internal acquisition policy, procedure, and guidance.

Heads of Contracting Activities (HCAs), consistent with their delegated authority (see 501.601(b)(2) and 501.370(b)) may establish internal acquisition policies, procedures, and guidance for their respective contracting activity(ies) concerning the collection and maintenance of contractor performance information and integrity information as required by FAR subpart 42.15 and this subpart. The internal acquisition policy, procedure, and guidance shall include:

(1) If applicable, requirements for reporting contractor performance evaluations for classified contracts and special access programs (see FAR42.1503(f)).

(2)If applicable, requirements for providing interim contractor performance evaluations (see FAR 42.1503(a)(3)).

(3)Identifying and assigning contractor performance evaluation roles and responsibilities, such as identifying and assigning reviewing officials and their responsibility (e.g., reviewing disagreements regarding contractor performance evaluation). See FAR 42.1503(d) and 542.1570-5.