AFFARS_Policy_Memo_13-C-03.pdf

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SUMMARY OF INTERIM AFFARS CHANGES (SAF/AQC Policy Memo 13-C-03)

TO SUPPORT AIR FORCE INSTALLATION CONTRACTING AGENCY (AFICA)

INITIAL OPERATING CAPABILITY (IOC)

EFFECTIVE 1 OCT 2013

5301 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5301.101 Added “SMC” and “AFICA” to list of organizations prohibited from issuing FAR supplements (may maintain MPs/IGs for internal procedures)

5301.170(a)(2) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs responsible for currency of rolling forecast data in reporting tool to facilitate planning for DoD peer reviews/clearances by

DAS(C)/ADAS(C)

MP5301.170(a) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs responsible for submitting clearance documentation in support of a SAF/AQC Business Clearance Session and the non-competitive Phase I Peer Review

5301.170-4(f) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who receive copy of the memo documenting disposition of all peer review recommendations

5301.201-1(d)(i) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) responsible for submitting proposed revisions to FAR/DFARS/AFFARS to SAF/AQCP

5301.304 Added “HQ AFICA” and “SMC” to list of organizations required to follow the approved AF Clause Control Plan; added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) responsible for submitting requests for changes to procedures and forms that require DPAP approval to SAF/AQCP

5301.402(2) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) responsible for submitting requests for deviations that require DPAP approval to SAF/AQC

5301.403(1)a. Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs authorized to approve individual deviations, except where specifically prohibited

5301.403(1)c. Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) responsible for submitting requests for individual deviations from FAR 15.3, AFFARS 5315.3 and MP5315.3 to SAF/AQC for approval (not redelegable)

5301.403(1)d. Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) responsible for submitting requests for individual deviations from DFARS 215.3 to SAF/AQC

5301.403(S-90) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) responsible for submitting a consolidated annual deviation report to SAF/AQCP

5301.404(b)(iii) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) responsible for submitting requests for class deviations from FAR 15.3, AFFARS 5315.3 and MP5315.3 to SAF/AQC for approval

5301.404(b)(iv) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) responsible for submitting requests for class deviations described in DFARS 201.402(1) and from DFARS 215.3 to

SAF/AQC

5301.404(b)(v) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) authorized to approve class

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5301.404(S-90) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) responsible for submitting a consolidated annual deviation report to SAF/AQCP

5301.601(a)(i)(A)(1) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs delegated delegable Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) responsibilities from DAS(C) (see MP5301.601(a)(i))

MP5301.601(a)(i) Revised Notes regarding delegation of HCA Responsibilities below SAF/AQC level

5301.601(a)(ii)(B) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs delegated General Contracting Authority (GCA) from

DAS(C)

5301.601-90(a)(3) Added “HQ AFICA” and “SMC” to list of organizations required to collect and share best practices within the Air Force

5301.601-91 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) required to forward a consolidated annual trend analysis report and recommended changes to the AF Contracting Compliance Inspection Checklist to SAF/AQCP

MP5301.601-91 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) responsible for managing a compliance inspection program/self-inspection/oversight under AFI 90-201; required to use results of this inspection; required to use the AF Contracting Compliance Inspection Checklist, and reporting the annual trend analysis report

MP5301.602-2(d) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of organizations with responsibility to train CORs/COR management and with authority to add additional training requirements to meet their mission

5301.602-3(b)(2)(A) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs delegated ratification approval authority

MP5301.602-3 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs with responsibility to review ratification files ≥ $30K (appropriated funds) for HCA approval

MP5301.603 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs with responsibility to designate a Focal Point to oversee the warrant process

MP5301.9001(b) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs with responsibility to appoint the MIRT in support of Clearances when the DAS(C)/ADAS(C) is the CAA

5301.9001(f)(1)(ii) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs required to confirm with SAF/AQC who the clearance approval authority will be for competitive services acquisitions $1B and above

5301.9001(f)(1)(iii) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs responsible for using the reporting tool to project business clearances by DAS(C)/ADAS(C)

5301.9001(f)(3) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs with Clearance Approval Authority >$2M, and to authorize assignment of clearance thresholds for AFICA (OL-supported MAJCOM) SCOs and COCOs

5301.9001(f)(3)(i), (ii), and (iii)

Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs authorized to assign/rescind specific clearance threshold assignments to subordinate units within stated limits

5301.9001(f)(5) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) that if personally performing as the SSA for a particular action, must obtain clearance approval from the

DAS(C)/ADAS(C)

MP5301.9001(f) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs required to request a SAF/AQC MIRT member and

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5301.9102(a) Added “HQ AFICA” and “SMC” to list of organizations requiring appointment of an ombudsman

5301.9102(d)(5) Revised ombudsman’s requirement for informing leadership of issues raised/actions taken

5301.9102(f) Added “HQ AFICA” and “SMC” to list of organizations that the ADAS(C) may assist in resolving issues, concerns, disagreements and recommendations that cannot be resolved at a lower level

5302 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5302.101 Added definitions for “AFICA” and “AFICA/K_ (OL-supported MAJCOM) SCO”

5302.101 Revised definitions of “COCO” and “SCO”

5303 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5303.104-5(c)(2) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) that if disqualified from participation in a procurement, the DAS(C) must authorize resumption of participation

5303.104-7(f) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who must submit justifications concerning violations/possible violations on a specific procurement to SAF/AQC for approval

5303.104-9(b) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who must be notified if information received under FAR 52.203-10, indicates that price or fee adjustment may be appropriate

5303.602 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who must submit requests (to award a contract to a Gov employee or a business/org owned or substantially owned or controlled by one or more Gov employees) to SAF/AQC for approval

5303.705(a) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who must be provided the report after the contracting activity learns of a final conviction for any violation of 18 U.S.C. 201-224

5303.1003(b)(2)(i) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who must be provided a copy of any disclosure or notification received (possible contractor violation of Federal criminal law involving fraud, COI, bribery, gratuity violations, etc.)

5303.1104(b) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who must submit determinations to SAF/AQC for HCA approval (mitigation of a personal COI or grant a waiver)

MP5303 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs that must coordinate on disqualification notices; and required to review contract actions to ensure no viable alternatives exist prior to contracting with Government employees or organizations owned or controlled by them

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5304 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5304.803 Added “HQ AFICA” and “SMC” to list of organizations who may use the AF contract file content index templates or their own specific version(s)

5305 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5305.202(b) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who must submit requests (exception to advance notice of contract action) to SAF/AQC

5305.303(a)(ii) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who must be courtesy copied on 1279 reports for actions valued at $50M and above

5306 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5306.302-2(c)(1) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who must be notified when contemplating use of the unusual and compelling urgency authority for a J&A requiring SPE approval

5306.304(a) * At the *, added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) required to coordinate on J&As staffed to SAF/AQC for SPE approval

5306.304-90(d) Added “HQ AFICA” and “SMC” to list of organizations authorized to establish procedures for re-coordination of changes to a J&A below the Secretariat level

5306.501 Added AFICA and the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) to the list of designated “procuring activities”

MP5306.502 Added “HQ AFICA”, “AFICA (OL-supported MAJCOM)”, and “SMC” to the list of Competition and Commercial Advocates with specific roles/responsibilities in support of the Air Force Competition and Commercial Advocacy Program; added “HQ AFICA”, “AFICA (OL-supported MAJCOM)” and “SMC” to list of organizations that the Competition Advocate General (SAF/AQC) will appoint /sign appointment certificates for

5307 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5307.104-92(b) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who have (or may delegate) ASP Chairperson duties for Other Contracting supplies/services

5307.104-93 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who have (or may delegate) Other Contracting AP approval

5307.104-93(3) Revised to permit SMC to establish alternate Other Contracting AP procedures/thresholds for certain actions

5307.170-3(a)(3) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who have been delegated authority to make certain consolidation determinations and expand authorized redelegations to AFICA/K_ (OL-supported MAJCOM) SCOs

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5308 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5308.405-6(d)(3)(ii) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who may approve the justification for a proposed order or BPA with an est value exceeding $12.5M, but not exceeding $85.5M (if they meet criteria in FAR 8.405-6(d)(3)(ii)), or forward the justification to SAF/AQC for approval

5308.405-6(d)(4) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who must forward the justification (proposed order or BPA estimated to exceed $85.5M) to SAF/AQC for SPE approval

5309 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5309.405(a) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who must forward requests for compelling reason exceptions (to award to a debarred, suspended, or proposed to be debarred contractor) to SAF/AQC

5309.406-3(a)(i) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who must be notified (debarment investigation/referral)

5309.503 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who must submit requests to waive requirements of FAR 9.503 to SAF/AQC for HCA approval

5310 (RESERVED): NO CHANGES

5311 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5311.273-3(3) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who must forward determinations (that an SPI process is not acceptable for a specific procurement) to SAF/AQC for HCA approval

5312: NO CHANGES

5313: NO CHANGES

5314: NO CHANGES

5315 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5315.403-1(c)(3)(B) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who must submit a consolidated report (determinations of commercial item exceptions to TINA requirements), or a negative report, to HQ AFMC/PKF to consolidate for submittal to SAF/AQCP

5315.403-1(c)(4)(A) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who must forward requests for exceptional case TINA waivers to SAF/AQC for HCA approval

5315.403-1(c)(4)(B) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who must submit a consolidated report (approved exceptional case TINA waivers), or a negative report, to HQ AFMC/PKF to consolidate for submittal to SAF/AQCP

5315.403-4(a)(2) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who must forward D&Fs (to obtain certified cost or pricing data for pricing actions below the threshold) to SAF/AQC for HCA signature

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5315.406-1(b)(ii) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) whose name/contact info must be provided to DCAA when AF management review is requested; & if disagreements remain, must take action to elevate the issue to SAF/AQC

MP5315.3, para 1.3 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs required to forward deviation requests from AFFARS MP or DoD Source Selection Procedures to SAF/AQC

MP5315.3, 1.4.1.1.,

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Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SSAs in certain instances

MP5315.3, para 6.2 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs responsible for the source selection training program

MP5315.407-90 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs with Contract Audit Follow-up (CAFU) responsibilities

MP5315.606-90 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of organizations with responsibility for receipt, evaluation, and disposition of unsolicited proposals

5316 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5316.206-3(d) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who must forward requests (to use a fixed-ceiling-price contract with retroactive price redetermination) to SAF/AQC for HCA approval

5316.405-2(1) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who must forward requests (set % of award fee in available in final evaluation period to less than 40%) to SAF/AQC for HCA approval

5316.504(c)(1)(ii)(D) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who must forward D&Fs (single-award task or delivery order contracts that exceed $103M) to SAF/AQC for SPE approval

5316.601(d)(1)(A)(1)(i) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who must approve D&Fs (base/option period 3yrs or less, T&M/Labor-hour portion exceeds $1M)

5316.601(d)(1)(A)(2) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who must forward D&Fs (T&M/Labor-hour if base/option period exceeds 3yrs) to SAF/AQC for approval

5317 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5317.170(e)(1) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who must be provided an informational copy of the congressional notification (multi-year contracting)

5317.171(c) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who must provide the determination to SAF/AQC for approval processing (multi-year contracts for services)

5317.172(e)(2) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who must provide the determination to SAF/AQC for HCA approval (multi-year contracts for supplies)

5317.172(g) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who must provide information supporting all requirements to SAF/AQC for approval processing (multi-year contracts for supplies)

5317.174(b) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who must provide the determination to SAF/AQC for approval (multi-year contracts for electricity from

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5317.204(e)(i)(C) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who must provide the request (ordering period of task order or delivery order contract exceeding 10-yrs) to SAF/AQC for SAF/AQ approval

5317.204(e)(iv) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who must provide the request (performance under order is expected to extend more than 1-yr beyond 10-yr limit or approved extended limit) to SAF/AQC

5317.7402(b) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who must provide notification (UCA for FMS/congressionally mandated long-lead procurement not adhering to DFARS 217.74) to SAF/AQC

5317.7404-3 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who must review and provide a status report (definitization schedule delays) to SAF/AQC

5317.7404-5(b) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who must submit requests for waivers (price ceiling, definitization schedule, obligation limitations) to SAF/AQC

5317.7405 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who are required to ensure UCA data is current in the reporting tool

MP5317.74 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs the DAS(C) may require to brief UCA definitization status to the appropriate HAF staff

5318 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5318.201(1)(B) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who may appoint CCOs and terminate their appointments

5318.201(1)(B)2. Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who may delegate authority to issue CCO warrants (less than $5M) and terminate their appointments (less than $5M)

5318.201(1)(B)3. Establish HQ AFICA as warranting authority for AFCENT CCOs

5318.271(S-90) Establish HQ AFICA as HCA designee for AFCENT for delegable responsibilities

5319 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5319.201(d)(10)(B) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of Directors of Small Business required to receive a copy of completed DD Forms 2579 in excess of $1M prior to the ASP/prior to finalizing Acquisition Strategy

5319.505(d) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to forward appeal files to SAF/SB

5319.810 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to forward appeal files (8(a) Program) to SAF/SB

5320 (RESERVED): NO CHANGES

5321 (RESERVED): NO CHANGES

5322: NO CHANGES

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5323: NO CHANGES

5324 (RESERVED): NO CHANGES

5325 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5325.1001(a)(2)(iii) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to submit requests (waiver of right to examination of records) for agency head determinations to SAF/AQC

5325.7002-2(b)(1)(iv)

5325.7003-3(b)

Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to submit Domestic Non-availability Determinations (DNAD) to SAF/AQC for SecAF approval

5325.7003-3(c) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to submit the Commercial Derivative Military Article-Specialty Metals Compliance Certificate (CMDA) to SAF/AQC for SecAF approval

MP5325.103(c)(3) Revised office symbol of contact point in Europe for overseas contracting support to

AFICA/KU (OL-AFE)

MP5325.7002-2 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who must coordinate on and submit individual DNADs to SAF/AQC for SecAF approval; or for authorized use OUSD(AT&L) approved class DNADs, approve the CO’s D&F (approval not redelegable)

MP5325.7003-3 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who must coordinate on and submit a Commercial Derivative Military Articles (CDMA) D&F, or DNAD D&F for specialty metals to SAF/AQC for SecAF approval

5326 (RESERVED): NO CHANGES

5327: NO CHANGES

5328 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5328.305(d) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to be provided an information copy of a waiver request (applicability of Defense Base Act)

5329 (RESERVED): NO CHANGES

5330 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5330.201-5(a)(2) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to submit CAS waiver requests to SAF/AQC

5330.201-5(e) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to submit a consolidated annual report of exceptional case CAS waivers to HQ AFMC/PKF

5331: NO CHANGES

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5332 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5332.104(a)(5) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to be provided known adverse developments affecting a contractor or subcontractor; and submit the report to SAF/AQC

5332.104(c)(2) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to be provided contractor requests for unusual financing for consultation; and, if unusual financing determined to be required, submit the facts/recommendation to SAF/AQC for processing

5332.202-1(b)(8) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to submit commercial interim payment requests/commercial advance payment requests to

SAF/AQC

5332.402(e)(2) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to submit advance payment requests involving a single contract to SAF/AQC

5332.501-2(a)(3) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to submit contractor requests for unusual progress payments to SAF/AQC

5332.501-3(a) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to notify SAF/FMPB of increases in unusual progress payments of $20M or more

5332.607(a) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to submit requests for deferment of a contract debt to SAF/AQC

MP5332.7 Added “HQ AFICA” and “SMC” to the list of organizations with participants who must jointly agree to issue a solicitation prior to funds availability

5333 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5333.103(d)(4) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs that an offeror may request independent review by

5333.104(b)(1) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to submit the D&F (to award in the face of a GAO protest) to AFLOA/JAQ and SAF/AQC

5333.104(c)(2) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to submit the D&F (to continue performance notwithstanding a GAO protest) to AFLOA/JAQ and SAF/AQC

5333.104(g) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to submit the report (not fully implemented GAO recommendations) to AFLOA/JAQ and

SAF/AQC

5333.105 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who are required to be notified of any notice of protest at the COFC

5333.170 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to submit the briefing slide deck for protested competitively awarded MDAPs or acquisition of services valued at $1B or more to AFLOA/JAQ and SAF/AQC

5333.290(b) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to be notified of all known information relating to a recommended T for D

5333.290(c) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who determine unassisted negotiations have

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5333.291(b) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to be notified when a contractor files an appeal with the ASBCA

5333.292(b) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to be notified of any notice of appeal to the COFC

MP5333.104(a)(4) & (5)

Added “HQ AFICA” and “SMC” to list of organizations required to have a protest focal point and receive communications

MP5333.104(f)(1)(ii)(A) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) required to submit recommendations not to comply with GAO’s corrective action recommendation to SAF/AQC and AFLOA/JAQ

MP5333.104(g)(4) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) required to submit the corrective action plan to SAF/AQC and AFLOA/JAQ

5334 (RESERVED): NO CHANGES

5335 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5335.070-1(a) Deleted “HQ AFSPC/A7K” from the list of officials authorized to approve a request for indemnification for unusually hazardous risks under 10 U.S.C. 2354

5336: NO CHANGES

5337 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5337.204 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of Commanders with approval authority

5338 (RESERVED): NO CHANGES

5339 (RESERVED): NO CHANGES

5340 (RESERVED): NO CHANGES

5341: NO CHANGES

5342: NO CHANGES

5343 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5343.204-70-1(b) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who are required to notify SAF/AQC prior to issuance of an unpriced FMS change order not adhering to policies/procedures of

DFARS 243.204-70

5343.204-70-7 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs who are required to submit a monthly UCA update

5344 (RESERVED): NO CHANGES

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5345 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5345.102(4)(ii)(C)(1)(i) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to forward D&Fs for ACAT programs to SAF/AQC for CAE approval

5346: NO CHANGES

5347 (RESERVED): NO CHANGES

5348: NO CHANGES

5349 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5349.101(b) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of organizations requiring an SCO or command-appointed TCO approve a T for D/cause prior to a CO taking the action

5349.402-6(c) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to forward assessments of excess reprocurement costs to AFLOA/JAQ

5349.501-70(a) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to forward requests to use DFARS 252.249-7000 to SAF/AQC

5349.501-70(c) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to forward requests to authorize increase in max Government liability under DFARS 252.249-7000 to SAF/FM for approval

5349.7001 Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to submit proposed Congressional notifications to SAF/AQC

5349.7003(b)(2)(i) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to forward draft notifications to SAF/AQC

5350 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5350.103-5(a) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to submit all requests for relief to the approving official

5350.104-3(b)(1) Added “HQ AFICA” to list of SCOs (and for SMC, the SCCO) who are required to submit all indemnification requests to SAF/AQC for staffing to the SecAF

5351 (RESERVED): NO CHANGES

5352 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5352.201-9101(c) Added “HQ AFICA” and “SMC” to list of organizations with an ombudsman

5353 (RESERVED): NO CHANGES

AIR FORCE FAR SUPPLEMENT

PART 5301 — Federal Acquisition Regulation System

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PART 5301

Federal Acquisition Regulations System

[2013 Edition]

(INTERIM CHANGE: See Policy Memo 13-C-03)

SUBPART 5301.1 — PURPOSE, AUTHORITY, ISSUANCE

5301.101 Purpose

The Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) establishes uniform policies and procedures for the Air Force implementing and supplementing the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), and other Department of Defense publications concerning contracting. AFFARS Mandatory Procedures (MP) and Informational Guidance (IG) are companion resources arranged by parts which correspond to the relevant FAR parts. MPs contain mandatory internal Air Force procedures and IGs contain non-mandatory supplemental information. Major Commands (MAJCOM), Direct Reporting Units (DRU), the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), the Air Force Installation Contracting Agency (AFICA), and the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Agency (AFISRA) (see 5302.101 Definitions) are prohibited from issuing supplements to the AFFARS but may maintain their specific internal procedures through the use of MPs and IGs.

5301.170 Peer Reviews

(a) DoD peer reviews

(2) To facilitate planning for DoD peer reviews as well as for clearances by the

DAS(C)/ADAS(C) (see 5301.9001(f)(1)), the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for AFLCMC and SMC, the SCCO) must ensure the rolling forecast data is current in the reporting tool as of the 15th of March, June, September, and December each year. SAF/AQC will submit the consolidated peer review forecast to DPAP/CPIC at the end of each quarter.

5301.170-4 Administration of Peer Reviews

(f) The Contracting Officer must simultaneously provide a copy of the memorandum documenting disposition of all peer review recommendations to DPAP/CPIC, SAF/AQC, and to their MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for SMC, the SCCO).

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SUBPART 5301.2 — ADMINISTRATION

5301.201-1 The Two Councils

(d)(i) Proposed revisions to the FAR, DFARS, or AFFARS must be submitted through the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for SMC, the SCCO) to SAF/AQCP in accordance with DFARS 201.201-1(d)(i).

SUBPART 5301.3 — AGENCY ACQUISITION REGULATIONS

5301.304 Agency Control and Compliance Procedures

MAJCOMs, DRUs, HQ AFICA,and AFISRA, and SMC must follow the approved AF Clause Control Plan. Submit procedures and forms that require approval by OUSD(AT&L)/DPAP through the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for SMC, the SCCO) to SAF/AQCP.

The request must include a detailed justification using the format in DFARS 201.201-1.

SAF/AQCP will arrange for publication in the Federal Register, if necessary. The requesting activity is responsible for evaluating public comments and preparing the final package for SAF/AQCP to submit to OUSD(AT&L)/DPAP.

SUBPART 5301.4 — DEVIATIONS FROM THE FAR

5301.402 Policy

(2) Submit requests for deviations which require OUSD(AT&L)/DPAP approval through the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for SMC, the SCCO) to SAF/AQC for processing.

5301.403 Individual Deviations

(1)a. MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCOs and AFLCMC and SMC SCCOs are authorized to approve individual deviations except as described in (c) and (d) below or as described in DFARS 201.402(1) and DFARS 201.403(2).

c. SAF/AQC is the approval authority for individual deviations from FAR 15.3, AFFARS 5315.3, and MP5315.3. Deviation requests must be submitted through the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for SMC, the SCCO) to SAF/AQC for approval. This approval authority must not be further delegated.

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d. OUSD(AT&L)/DPAP is the approval authority for individual deviations from DFARS

215.3. Deviation requests must be submitted through the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for SMC, the SCCO) to SAF/AQC for processing to OUSD(AT&L)/DPAP for approval.

(S-90) The MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for SMC, the SCCO) must submit a consolidated annual report (by 1 Nov) to SAF/AQCP, describing all individual deviations which were approved at any level within the organization. See MP5301.4 for annual deviation reporting requirements.

5301.404 Class Deviations

(iii) SAF/AQC is the class deviation approval authority from FAR 15.3, AFFARS 5315.3, and MP5315.3. Requests must be submitted through the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for SMC, the SCCO) to SAF/AQC for approval.

(iv) OUSD(AT&L)/DPAP is the approval authority for any class deviation described in

DFARS 201.402(1) and from DFARS 215.3. Requests must be submitted through the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for SMC, the SCCO) to SAF/AQC for processing to OUSD(AT&L)DPAP for approval.

(v) MAJCOM/HQ AFICA SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) are authorized to approve class deviations except as restricted by paragraphs (iii) and (iv) above. Class deviation approval authority must not be further delegated.

(S-90) The MAJCOM/HQ AFICA SCO (or for SMC, the SCCO) must submit a consolidated annual report (by 1 Nov) to SAF/AQCP describing all class deviations which were approved at any level within the organization. See MP5301.4 for annual deviation reporting requirements.

SUBPART 5301.6 — CAREER DEVELOPMENT, CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

5301.601 General

(a)(i) Heads of Contracting Activities (HCAs) Responsibilities.

(A) The DAS(C) and Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (Contracting) (ADAS)(C)) are the HCA for the Air Force. All nondelegable HCA responsibilities may only be exercised by the DAS(C) and ADAS(C). The DAS(C) makes the following delegations for all delegable HCA responsibilities (see MP5301.601(a)(i)) to:

(1) The MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/ and AFISRA SCOs and to the SCCOs at AFLCMC and SMC with authority to redelegate HCA responsibilities as stated in MP5301.601(a)(i).

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(ii) General Contracting Authority.

(A) The DAS(C) and the ADAS(C) are designated the authority to enter into, approve, terminate, and take all other appropriate actions with respect to contracts and agreements (grants, cooperative agreements, and Other Transactions).

(B) The authority to enter into, approve, modify, and terminate contracts is hereby redelegated to MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/ and AFISRA SCOs and to the SCCOs at AFLCMC and SMC. This authority may be redelegated with or without the authority to make successive redelegations and under such terms, conditions, and limitations as may be deemed appropriate. This delegation is a general one, and all other existing or future authority, to the extent that it would, expressly or by reasonable implication, limit the scope of this delegation or impose conditions or restrictions upon the exercise of the authority delegated, will be controlling over it.

5301.601-90 Contracting Assessment Program (CAP)

(a) SAF/AQC conducts annual assessments of the Air Force’s contracting system. A principal element of this program is a Procurement Management Assessment (PMA) having three primary objectives:

(3) Collect and share MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/SMC best practices within the Air Force.

5301.601-91 Air Force Contracting Compliance Inspection Program

MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) must forward a consolidated trend analysis report for the current and previous year to SAF/AQCP by 31 January of each year along with recommended changes to the standardized checklist. See MP5301.601- 91 for requirements of the Air Force Contracting Compliance Inspection Program and the Air Force Contracting Compliance Inspection Checklist.

5301.602-3 Ratification of Unauthorized Commitments

(b) Policy.

(2) Ratification approval authority is delegated as follows (see MP5301.601(a)(i)):

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(A) The MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for AFLCMC and SMC, the SCCO) for actions equal to or greater than $30,000.

SUBPART 5301.90 — CLEARANCE

5301.9001 Policy, Thresholds, and Approvals

(f) Contract actions meeting the contract value thresholds set below must not be awarded without obtaining the required business and contract clearance approval(s). Clearance approval authority may not be delegated, however unit specific assignments pursuant to subparagraph (3)(i) are authorized.

(1) Clearance Approval by the DAS(C)/ADAS(C).

(ii) The DAS(C)/ADAS(C), at his or her discretion, may assume the clearance approval authority for competitive services acquisitions $1B and above. Request for confirmation of the clearance approval authority for these programs must be submitted by the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for AFLCMC and SMC, the SCCO) to SAF/AQC 10 working days prior to convening the acquisition strategy panel (ASP) or staffing of the acquisition plan (AP).

(iii) To facilitate planning for SAF/AQC Business Clearance approvals, MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCOs (or for AFLCMC and SMC, the SCCOs) must use the reporting tool to project SAF/AQC Business Clearance approvals for ACAT I competitive actions exceeding $500M.

(3) For Operational Contracting (excluding AFRC)

Contract Value* Clearance Approval Authority

> $2M MAJCOM/DRU/AFISRA SCO, AFLCMC/SMC SCCO

HQAFICA/SCO, or designee**

$1M - $2M COCO, PZIO for AFMC, or Chief of Contracting Directorate/Division for SMC

$500K - < $1M At least one level above the CO

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** The HQ AFICA SCO may establish assign clearance thresholds for AFICA (OL-supported MAJCOM) SCOs and COCOs consistent with the table in (f)(3) above, and (i) through (iii) below.

(i) The MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for AFLCMC and SMC, the SCCO) may assign a clearance threshold in excess of $2M to a subordinate unit. The threshold assigned must not be greater than $10M with the following exceptions:, or (1) in the case of specialized units or AFMC operational units, the threshold must not be greater than $25M; or, (2) in the case of the 771 ESS, 772 ESS, 773 ESS and AFICA/KD, the threshold must not be greater than $50M. For unit thresholds above $2M, the COCO will assign subordinate thresholds within their units. The clearance approval authority must be at least one level above the contracting officer.

(ii) On a case-by-case basis, the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for AFLCMC and SMC, the SCCO) may review a specific contract action below the established threshold in order to ensure compliance with applicable standards and practices.

(iii) The MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for AFLCMC and SMC, the SCCO) may lower the threshold below the $2M identified above or rescind a previously granted increased threshold for a subordinate contracting unit. In those instances, concurrent notification will be made to SAF/AQCP.

(5) When a contracting official is the Source Selection Authority (SSA) for a particular acquisition, the clearance approval authority must be a level above the contracting official. If the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for SMC, the SCCO) or their deputy is the SSA, the clearance approval authority for that acquisition must be the DAS(C)/ADAS(C).

Clearance requests for approval by the DAS(C)/ADAS(C) must be sent to SAF/AQC.

SUBPART 5301.91--OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM

5301.9102 Policy

(a) MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/SMC Commanders must appoint an experienced senior official who is independent of the contracting officer and program manager as the ombudsman at their organization. For AFMC and AFSPC Centers, an ombudsman is required at each Center/Operating Location/Geographically Separated Unit, instead of at the MAJCOM.

(d) The ombudsman must:

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(5) Inform the Commander/Director, or PEO, as required, of issues raised and actions taken;

for AFMC and AFSPC centers, report only to the Center Commander, Laboratory Commander/Director, or PEO; and for other MAJCOMs/DRUs, report only to the MAJCOM CC or PEO ;

(f) The Air Force ombudsman is the ADAS (C), who may take action to assist in resolving issues, concerns, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/ level, at AFISRA/SMC level, or for those having Air Force wide implications. The ADAS(C) is the AF ombudsman for procurement integrity issues (OUSD(AT&L)/DPAP memo, 1 Oct 09).

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PART 5302 — Definitions of Words and Terms

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PART 5302

Definitions of Words and Terms

SUBPART 5302.1 — DEFINITIONS

5302.101 Definitions

“AFICA” is the Air Force Installation Contracting Agency, a Headquarters Air Force-level Field Operating Agency for contracting.

“AFICA/K_ (OL-supported MAJCOM) SCO” means the AFICA Director of Contracting at an operating location (OL) who is co-located with the MAJCOM they support. These individuals execute general contracting authority and specific HCA responsibility as delegated by the HQ AFICA Commander/Executive Director (HQ AFICA SCO). References to “SCO” throughout the AFFARS mean the HQ AFICA SCO unless the AFICA/K_ (OL supported MAJCOM) SCO is specifically stated.

"Chief of the Contracting Office (COCO)" means any person who has direct managerial responsibility for the operation of a contracting office as defined in FAR 2.1. Unless specifically excepted, this term may include, at the option of the designated official, the deputy chief or acting chief of the contracting office. The term COCO includes the Contracting Squadron Commander (CONS/CC)/Director of Business Operations (DBO)/Numbered Flight Commander (SCONF/CC), Deputy or civilian equivalent, as identified by the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO, and for AFMC and SMC, the Operational Contracting Division Chief/Deputy.

“Senior Contracting Official (SCO)” means the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA or AFISRA headquarters staff official with overall functional responsibility for contracting:.

“MAJCOM SCO” means: HQ AFMC/PK at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, and HQ AFRC/A7K at Robins AFB, GA;

“DRU SCO” means: HQ AFDW/PK at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC, AFOTEC/A7K at Kirtland AFB, NM, and 10 CONS/CL at The United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO;

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“HQ AFICA SCO” means AFICA/CC at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; and, “AFISRA SCO” means AFISRA/A7K at Lackland AFB, TX.

For SMC, duties assigned to the SCO throughout the AFFARS will be executed by the

SMC SCCO.

The deputy to an SCO may exercise any SCO authority unless restricted in the FAR, as supplemented (e.g., individual authorized to execute a specific authority must be of a certain minimum grade/rank), or as specifically limited by the SCO. The SCO may include the A7K, MSK, or MAJCOM Chief/Director of Contracting. HQ AFICA ACC/A7K is the designated SCO for Air Force Central Command (AFCENT) contracting units.

PART 5303 — Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest

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PART 5303

Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest

SUBPART 5303.1 — SAFEGUARDS

5303.104-5 Disqualification

(c) Resumption of participation in a procurement.

(2) See MP5301.601(a)(i). In cases where the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for SMC, the SCCO) is the individual disqualified from participation in a procurement, the DAS(C) must authorize the individual to resume participation in the procurement. The ASAF(A) and their civilian or military deputy have the authority to permit the DAS(C) or ADAS(C) to resume participation in a procurement following contact with an offeror regarding non-Federal employment.

5303.104-7 Violations or Possible Violations

(f) Submit the justification through the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for SMC, the SCCO) to SAF/AQC for approval (see MP5301.601(a)(i)).

5303.104-9 Contract Clauses

(b) If information received under FAR 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity, indicates that a price or fee adjustment may be appropriate, the contracting officer must submit notification to the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for SMC, the SCCO) and to SAF/GCR.

SUBART 5303.6 — CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES OR

ORGANIZATIONS OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY THEM

5303.602 Exceptions

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Submit requests through the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for SMC, the SCCO) to SAF/AQC for approval (see MP5301.601(a)(i)). Follow MP5303.602 for exceptions to FAR 3.601.

SUBPART 5303.7 — VOIDING AND RESCINDING CONTRACTS

5303.705 Procedures

(a) The contracting officer must forward the facts concerning a final conviction, to include a copy of the conviction, to SAF/GCR within 30 days after learning of the conviction. The contracting officer must forward the report to the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for SMC, the SCCO) within 10 calendar days after the contracting activity learns of the conviction.

SUBPART 5303.10 – CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT

5303.1003 Requirements

(b)(2)(i) Upon receipt of the required disclosure or any notification, contracting officers, working with legal counsel, must ensure that appropriate steps are taken to preserve remedies available to the government. Contracting officers also must consider how the disclosed information may impact pending contract actions in terms of the contractor’s present responsibility and/or the contractor’s past performance. The contracting officer must promptly provide a copy of any disclosure or notification received to the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for SMC, the SCCO) and to SAF/GCR using the procedures at 5309.406-3.

SUBPART 5303.11 – PREVENTING PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR

CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES PERFORMING ACQUISITION FUNCTIONS

5303.1104 Mitigation or Waiver

(b) MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCOs (or for SMC, the SCCO) must submit determinations to SAF/AQC for HCA approval (see MP5301.601(a)(i)).

PART 5304 — Administrative Matters

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PART 5304

Administrative Matters

[2013 EDITION]

SUBPART 5304.8 -- GOVERNMENT CONTRACT FILES

5304.803 Contents of Contract Files

MAJCOMs/DRUs/HQ AFICA/AFISRA, and SMC may use the Air Force contract file content index templates or their own specific contract file content checklist or index to maintain contract files. The templates can be found in the AFFARS Library, Part 5304.

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PART 5305 — Publicizing Contract Actions

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PART 5305

Publicizing Contract Actions

SUBPART 5305.2 — SYNOPSES OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTIONS

5305.202 Exceptions

(b) The contracting officer must submit requests through their MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO, (or for AFLCMC and SMC, the SCCO) to SAF/AQC. The request must address the impact of issuing an advance notice, state why the notice is not appropriate or reasonable and identify alternative actions to optimize opportunities for small business participation.

SUBPART 5305.3 — SYNOPSES OF CONTRACT AWARDS

5305.303 Announcement of Contract Awards

(a) Public Announcement. Information on awards must not be released and awards shall not be made until after the agency announces the award. This requirement also applies to other transactions.

(ii) The contracting officer must submit all 1279 reports to SAF/LLP by close of business three workdays before the date of the proposed contract award (for actions valued at $50M and above, email a courtesy copy of the 1279 report to the cognizant MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for AFLCMC and SMC, the SCCO) and to SAF/AQC. Follow MP5305.303 to prepare 1279 reports.

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PART 5306 — Competition Requirements

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PART 5306

Competition Requirements

SUBPART 5306.3 — OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

5306.302-2 Unusual and Compelling Urgency

(c)(1) Contracting Officers must notify SAF/AQC and their MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for SMC, the SCCO) as soon as practicable when contemplating the use of this authority for a J&A requiring Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) approval.

5306.304 Approval of the Justification

(a)

J&A Value Approval Authority Delegability

< $650K Chief of the Contracting Office Delegable to Contracting Officer, consistent with warrant level

> $650K <$12.5M Procuring Activity Competition Advocate

Not further delegable

> $12.5M < $85.5M PEO / Head of Procuring Activity / Designated Alternate if they meet the criteria in FAR 6.304(a)(3). If they do not meet the criteria in FAR 6.304(a)(3) = Senior Procurement Executive

Delegable to Flag / General Officer or civilian SES

> $85.5M* Senior Procurement Executive Not further delegable

* Justification and approval (J&A) for actions exceeding $85.5M must be coordinated with the DAS(C) or the ADAS(C) and approved by the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE). The contracting officer must submit justifications requiring approval by the SPE simultaneously to SAF/AQ and to SAF/AQC after coordination by the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for SMC, the SCCO). Allow 30 days for staffing and SPE approval after receipt by SAF/AQ.

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5306.304-90 Changes after J&A Approval

(d) For those J&As requiring approval by the SPE, SAF/AQC or other Secretariat offices may recommend changes to the J&A. The contracting officer must accomplish these changes or any other changes by submitting a revised document to SAF/AQC. Unless otherwise established by MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/SMC procedures, re-coordination below the Secretariat is not required for these changes.

SUBPART 5306.5 — COMPETITION ADVOCATES

5306.501 Requirement

The DAS(C) is the designated Air Force Competition Advocate General. The following organizations are designated as “procuring activities”:

Air Combat Command (ACC) Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) Air Mobility Command (AMC) Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) USAF Academy (USAFA) Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency (AFISRA) Air Force Installation Contracting Agency (AFICA)

Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC)

These organizations are authorized to further designate subordinate organizations as “procuring activities” subject to the requirements of FAR 6.501 and MP5306.502, Air Force Competition and Commercial Advocacy.

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PART 5307 — Acquisition Planning

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PART 5307

Acquisition Planning

SUBPART 5307.1 — ACQUISITION PLANS

5307.104-92 Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASP)

(b) ASP chairpersons

Acquisition Strategy Panels

Acquisition Type ASP Chairperson

ACAT or Special Designated Programs

See AFI 63-101

AFPEO/CM Portfolio Acquisitions PEO unless delegated

Other Contracting - Supplies MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for AFLCMC and SMC, the SCCO) or designee

Other Contracting - Services Services Designated Official (SDO) or designee;

when no SDO, the MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA SCO (or for AFLCMC and SMC, the SCCO) or designee

5307.104-93 Other Contracting Acquisition Plan (AP) Approval Authority

Other Contracting AP Approval

Supplies / Services Document AP Approval Authority

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