(b) See MP5301.601 (a)(i) Department of the Air Force Approval Authority Matrices(a)(i).

(c) Standards for exceptions from certified cost or pricing data requirements.

(4) Waivers.

(A) Exceptional case TINA waiver. See MP5301.601 (a)(i) Department of the Air Force Approval Authority Matrices(a)(i). When the waiver is for a subcontractor who has refused to provide cost or pricing data to a prime contractor, the information required must cover both the prime contract and the subcontract. Contracting Officers shall submit waiver requests to the cognizant HCA Workflow . Contracting officers must submit a copy of all signed TINA waivers to the SAF/AQC Workflow (if HCA is other than DAS(C) or ADAS(C)) within 30 days of approval. Submit the request for OUSD(A&S)/DPC approval to use the exceptional circumstances waiver pursuant to Class Deviation 2024-O0007 Section 890 Pilot Program to Accelerate Contracting and Pricing Processes, to the SAF/AQC Workflow with the Subject: “DAFFARS 5315.403-1(c)(4)(A) – Section 890 Pilot Program to Accelerate Contracting and Pricing Processes.” For Space Force, follow internal coordination and approval procedures prior to submission to SAF/AQC Workflow for submission by SAF/AQC to DPC.