(a)(1) The authority of DFARS PGI 209.202(a)(1) is not delegable below the level of the chief of the contracting office.

(b) The HCA may waive the requirements as described in FAR 9.202(b). See Appendix GG for further delegation.

(e) The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) has authorization to grant the approval described in FAR 9.202(e). See Appendix GG for further delegation.