The contracting officer’s determination of nonavailability in accordance with FAR 25.502(b)(3) shall be made via a written determination and findings in accordance with FAR 1.704 and shall be submitted for HCA approval before the contracting officer may make an award for items that are not manufactured or substantially transformed in the U.S. or a country listed in FAR 25.003. A copy of the approved and signed D&F must be forwarded to the SPE via email to spe.request@gsa.gov.