(a)(1) The threshold applies to the contract value as defined in FAR 1.108(c).

(b)(1) Section 890 Pilot Program to Accelerate Contracting and Pricing Processes (Class

Deviation 2020-O0020). The current deviation is ( Class Deviation 2020-O0020, Section 890 Pilot Program to Accelerate Contracting and Processes ( https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/USA001700-20-DPC.pdf ), and is available for procurements over $50 million. To request approval for an acquisition to be included in the pilot program, procuring organizations shall complete the Application to Participate in Pilot Program Authorized Under Sec 890 of FY19 NDAA, As Amended by Sec 825 of FY20 NDAA, for Contract Actions Exceeding $50 Million ( https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/J7Acquisition/DPC_Application_Form_Sec-890_Pilot_Program.docx ) and submit it to the DLA Acquisition Compliance, Policy and

Pricing Division for review by the Pricing PM; who will review the application and, if

found adequate, submit it to the Director, DPC/PCF. DPC will contact the contracting

officer to schedule a meeting to discuss the details of the acquisition and determine if the

action will be accepted into the pilot program.