17.204 Contracts.

(e)(1) HCAs are authorized to approve use of contracts exceeding 5 years and up to 10 years (including base and options), provided no statutory restriction limits the term of the contract or specifically authorizes a longer duration. Include the HCA signed approval memorandum in the contract file.

(2) Submit requests for an ordering period in excess of 10 years to the DLA Acquisition Operations Division for SPE approval.