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Attachment 5601-1
USSOCOM Review Process and Approval Levels
Current to SCN201102
February 2011
Index

1. Review Package Contents

2. Approval Levels of Authority & Document Review

REVIEW PACKAGE CONTENTS CHECKLIST*

Justification and Approvals (J&A):

    J&A (with appropriate certification and review signatures)

Source Selection or Evaluation Plans:
Source Selection Plan or Evaluation Plan
Applicable Determination & Findings (D&F’s)

Solicitations:
Solicitation
Acquisition Plan (as applicable)
Evaluation Plan (competitive only)
Source Selection Plan (competitive only)
Justification & Approval (non-competitive only)
Administrative Checklist
Local Legal Review

Type of Contract (D&F) (Personal Services, UCA):
D&F
Local Legal Review
SOW
Funding Documents
Draft Letter Contract

Business Clearance:
Draft Competitive Range Determination (competitive only)
Business Clearance Memorandum
Proposal (non-competitive only)
Audit Reports (non-competitive only)
Evaluation Plan (competitive only)
Local Legal Review
Administrative Checklist
Model Contract w/ applicable terms and conditions (See Note 2)

Contract Clearance:
Contract
Technical Evaluation (competitive only)
Final Business Clearance Memorandum
Copy of Deficiency Letter (competitive only)
Administrative Checklist
Local Legal Review
Contract file items as requested by the reviewer

Terminations:
Termination Authority Form
Modification
Local Legal Review
Show Cause Letter

Ratifications:
D&F (including all documentation of unauthorized commitment)
Local Legal Review
Ratification Checklist with associated documents

* Reference SOFARS 5604.803 Contents of Contract Files, DCG Part 4.1 Contents of Contract Files, and DCG Part 4.2 Contract Files Assurance and “Chain of Custody” that also require SORDAC-KA Reviewers to review the quality of contract files and structure at the location where the official contract file is stored.
All documents listed above are to be included in packages sent for review to SORDAC-KA as required and applicable to the specific contracting action.

NOTES

1

The Contract Clearance review may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details of the negotiation must be documented and included in the post-negotiation portion of the Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3

2

In the absence of the Competition Advocate General (CAG) authority, the HCA/DOP will assume the review/approval duties.

3

Anytime the FAR/DFARS (see attached DoD listing) states a Determination is required, the determination is to be made in writing and be placed in the contract file. The DoD listing provides examples. USSOCOM templates are to be used when available.

Attachment 5601-1.2a

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – November 2010

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

NSWG 1, 2, 4 and MARSOC

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans (formal Acquisition Plans are not applicable to the subject contracting offices)

For Services and Information Technology Services, refer to 5601-1.2x-2 Acquisition Strategy Approval Thresholds

2. Type of Contract (D&F):

Award & Incentive Fee Contracts

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

 

   

Personal Services Contract

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

 

   

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

     

Contracts with T&M CLINs (≤3 yrs)

KO

KO

     

Contracts with T&M CLINs (>3 yrs)

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As) and Exception to Fair Opportunity:

Up to $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $150,000 to $650,000

Legal

CCA

 

   

Over $650,000 to $12,500,000

SORDAC-KA, Legal

CAG

 

   

Over $12,500,000 to $85,500,000

CAG, SORDAC-KA, Legal

HCA/DOP

 

   

Over $85,500,000

CAG, SORDAC-KA, Legal

SPE

4. Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes: 1
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $150,000 to $650,000

HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KA

 

   

Over $650,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

5. Business Clearance: 1
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $150,000 to $650,000

HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KA

 

   

Over $650,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

6. Contract Clearance: 2
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $150,000 to $650,000

HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KA

 

   

Over $650,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: 3

Up to $150,000

HCD/FCO

SSA

     

Over $150,000 to $650,000

SORDAC-KA

SSA

     

Over $650,000

SORDAC-KA, Legal

SSA

8. Ratifications:

Up to $25,000

KO & Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $25,000

HCD/FCO, SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

9. Terminations:

Termination for Default

HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

 

   

Termination for Convenience (up to $150,000)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (over $150,000)

HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

1 Includes GSA for service
2 Contract Clearance review and approval may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details of the negotiation must be documented and included in the post-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3
3 When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount

NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds

     

Attachment 5601-1.2b

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW - February 2011

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

GAKO-MAR

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans 1

 

 

Development:

   

Over $10 Million

DDOP-MAR & Legal

SSA

 

   

Production or Services:

   

Over $25 million in any one year or over $50 million for all years.

DDOP-MAR & Legal

SSA

 

   

Additional requirements for services

   

For Services and Information Technology Services, refer to 5601-1.2x-3 Acquisition Strategy Approval Thresholds

   

2. Type of Contract (D&F):

Award & Incentive Fee Contracts

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

     

Personal Services Contract

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

 

   

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

 

   

Contracts with T&M CLINs (≤3 yrs)

KO

KO

     

Contracts with T&M CLINs (>3 yrs)

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As) and Exception to Fair Opportunity:

Up to $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $150,000 to $1,100,000

KO

CCA

 

   

Over $1,100,000 to $12,500,000

DDOP-MAR, Legal

CAG

 

   

Over $12,500,000 to $85,500,000

CAG, DDOP-MAR, Legal

HCA/DOP

 

   

Over $85,500,000

CAG, DDOP-MAR, Legal

SPE

4a. Competitive Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes: 4
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $1,100,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $1,100,000 to $50,000,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

DDOP-MAR

 

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DDOP-MAR 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

4b. Requests for Final Proposals Revisions (if applicable):

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DDOP-MAR 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

5. Business Clearance: 4
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $1,100,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $1,100,000 to $50,000,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

DDOP-MAR

 

   

Over $50,000,000 (competitive)

HCD/FCO, Legal

DDOP-MAR

     

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion
(non-competitive)

Peer Review 3

DDOP-MAR 3

     

Over $1 Billion (non-competitive)

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

6. Contract Clearance: 2
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $1,100,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $1,100,000 to $50,000,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DDOP-MAR 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: 5

Up to $1,100,000

KO

SSA

 

   

Over $1,100,000

DDOP-MAR, Legal

SSA

8. Post Award Peer Reviews (Required for Services Only):

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DDOP-MAR 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

Note - Post-Award Peer Reviews (competitive and non-competitive): If base period of performance is greater than one year perform review at midpoint, all other reviews are done before exercising each option year.

9. Ratifications:

Up to $25,000

KO & Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $25,000

HCD/FCO, DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

10. Terminations:

Termination for Default

HCD/FCO, Legal

DDOP-MAR

 

   

Termination for Convenience (up to $6,500,000)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (over $6,500,000)

HCD/FCO, DDOP-MAR, Legal

DDOP-MAR

1 A Single Acquisition Management Plan (SAMP) may be used in lieu of an Acquisition Plan
2 Contract Clearance review and approval may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details of the negotiation must be documented and included in the post-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3
3 Peer Reviews to be conducted in accordance with PGI 201.1. For actions over $50M but less than $1B, reviewers include SSA, HCD/FCO Chief, and Legal. For actions over $1B, reviewers include SSA, DDOP-MAR, Legal, and DOP.
4 Includes GSA for service
5 When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount

NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds

Attachment 5601-1.2c

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW - February 2011

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

SORDAC-KH/KP/KW/KI/KR/KS, SOFSA and TAKO-MAR

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans 1

 

 

Development:

   

Over $10 Million

SORDAC-KA & Legal

SSA**

 

   

Production or Services:

   

Over $25 million in any one year or over $50 million for all years.

SORDAC-KA & Legal

SSA**

 

   

Additional requirements for services

   

For Services and Information Technology Services, refer to 5601-1.2x-1 Acquisition Strategy Approval Thresholds

   

2. Type of Contract (D&F):

Award & Incentive Fee Contracts

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

 

   

Personal Services Contract

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

 

   

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

     

Contracts with T&M CLINs (≤3 yrs)

KO

KO

     

Contracts with T&M CLINs (>3 yrs)

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As) and Exception to Fair Opportunity:

Up to $650,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $6,500,000

Legal

CCA, HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $6,500,000 to $12,500,000

CCA, SORDAC-KA, Legal

CAG

 

   

Over $12,500,000 to $85,500,000

CAG, SORDAC-KA, Legal

HCA/DOP

 

   

Over $85,500,000

CAG, SORDAC-KA, Legal

SPE

4a. Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes:
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders) to $20,000,000

Legal

KO

 

   

Over $20,000,000 to $50,000,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KA 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

4b. Requests for Final Proposals Revisions (if applicable):

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KA 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

5. Business Clearance:
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders) to $20,000,000

Legal

KO

 

   

Over $20,000,000 to $50,000,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $50,000,000 (competitive)

HCD/FCO & Legal

SORDAC-KA

     

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion
(non-competitive)

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KA 3

     

Over $1 Billion (non-competitive)

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

6. Contract Clearance: 2
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders) to $20,000,000

Legal

KO

 

   

Over $20,000,000 to $50,000,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KA 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: 4

Up to $6,500,000

KO

SSA

 

   

Over $6,500,000

Legal

SSA

8. Post Award Peer Reviews (Required for Services Only):

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KA 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

Note - Post-Award Peer Reviews (competitive and non-competitive): If base period of performance is greater than one year perform review at midpoint, all other reviews are done before exercising each option year.

9. Ratifications:

Up to $150,000

KO & Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $150,000

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

10. Terminations:

Termination for Default

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

 

   

Termination for Convenience (up to $6,500,000)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (over $6,500,000)

Legal

HCD/FCO

1 A Single Acquisition Management Plan (SAMP) may be used in lieu of an Acquisition Plan
2 Contract Clearance review and approval may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details of the negotiation must be documented and included in the post-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3
3 Peer Reviews to be conducted in accordance with PGI 201.1. For actions over $50M but less than $1B, reviewers include SSA, HCD/FCO Chief, and Legal. For actions over $1B, reviewers include SSA, SORDAC-KA, Legal, and DOP.
4 When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount
** As delineated in DFARS 207.103(g), the Program Manager, or other official responsible for the program, has overall responsibility for the acquisition planning. PEO/Director/O-6 or civilian equivalent are authorized to approve non-competitive acquisition plans.

NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds

     

Attachment 5601-1.2d

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW - February 2011

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

USASOC-MAR

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans 1

 

 

Development:

   

Over $10 Million

DDOP-MAR & Legal

SSA

 

   

Production or Services:

   

Over $25 million in any one year or over $50 million for all years.

DDOP-MAR & Legal

SSA

 

   

Additional requirements for services

   

For Services and Information Technology Services, refer to 5601-1.2x-3 Acquisition Strategy Approval Thresholds

   

2. Type of Contract (D&F):

Award & Incentive Fee Contracts

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

     

Personal Services Contract

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

 

   

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

 

   

Contracts with T&M CLINs (≤3 yrs)

KO

KO

     

Contracts with T&M CLINs (>3 yrs)

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As) and Exception to Fair Opportunity:

Up to $650,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $1,100,000

Legal

CCA

 

   

Over $1,100,000 to $12,500,000

DDOP-MAR, Legal

CAG

 

   

Over $12,500,000 to $85,500,000

CAG, DDOP-MAR, Legal

HCA/DOP

 

   

Over $85,500,000

CAG, DDOP-MAR, Legal

SPE

4a. Competitive Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes: 4
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $1,100,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $1,100,000 to $50,000,000

Legal

DDOP-MAR

 

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DDOP-MAR 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

4b. Requests for Final Proposals Revisions (if applicable):

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DDOP-MAR 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

5. Business Clearance: 4
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $1,100,000

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $1,100,000 to $50,000,000

Legal

DDOP-MAR

 

   

Over $50,000,000 (competitive)

HCD/FCO & Legal

DDOP-MAR

     

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion
(non-competitive)

Peer Review 3

DDOP-MAR 3

     

Over $1 Billion (non-competitive)

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

6. Contract Clearance: 2
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $1,100,000

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $1,100,000 to $50,000,000

Legal

DDOP-MAR

 

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DDOP-MAR 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: 5

Up to $1,100,000

KO

SSA

 

   

Over $1,100,000

DDOP-MAR, Legal

SSA

8. Post Award Peer Reviews (Required for Services Only):

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DDOP-MAR 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

Note - Post-Award Peer Reviews (competitive and non-competitive): If base period of performance is greater than one year perform review at midpoint, all other reviews are done before exercising each option year.

9. Ratifications:

Up to $150,000

KO & Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $150,000

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

10. Terminations:

Termination for Default

Legal

DDOP-MAR

 

   

Termination for Convenience (up to $150,000)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (over $150,000)

Legal

DDOP-MAR

1 A Single Acquisition Management Plan (SAMP) may be used in lieu of an Acquisition Plan
2 Contract Clearance review and approval may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details of the negotiation must be documented and included in the post-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3
3 Peer Reviews to be conducted in accordance with PGI 201.1. For actions over $50M but less than $1B, reviewers include SSA, HCD/FCO Chief, and Legal. For actions over $1B, reviewers include SSA, DDOP-MAR, Legal, and DOP.
4 Includes GSA for service
5 When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount

NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds

Attachment 5601-1.2e

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – November 2010

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

NSWDG

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans (formal Acquisition Plans are not applicable to the subject contracting offices)

For Services and Information Technology Services, refer to 5601-1.2x-2 Acquisition Strategy Approval Thresholds

2. Type of Contract (D&F):

Award & Incentive Fee Contracts

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

     

Personal Services Contract

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

 

   

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

 

   

Contracts with T&M CLINs (≤3 yrs)

KO

KO

     

Contracts with T&M CLINs (>3 yrs)

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As) and Exception to Fair Opportunity:

Up to $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $150,000 to $650,000

Legal

CCA

 

   

Over $650,000 to $12,500,000

SORDAC-KA, Legal

CAG

 

   

Over $12,500,000 to $85,500,000

CAG, SORDAC-KA, Legal

HCA/DOP

 

   

Over $85,500,000

CAG, SORDAC-KA, Legal

SPE

4. Competitive Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes: 1
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $150,000 to $650,000

HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KA

 

   

Over $650,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

5. Business Clearance: 1
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $150,000 to $650,000

HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KA

 

   

Over $650,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

6. Contract Clearance: 2
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $150,000 to $650,000

HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KA

 

   

Over $650,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: 3

Up to $150,000

HCD/FCO

SSA

     

Over $150,000 to $650,000

SORDAC-KA

SSA

     

Over $650,000

SORDAC-KA, Legal

SSA

8. Ratifications:

Up to $25,000

KO & Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $25,000

HCD/FCO, SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

9. Terminations:

Termination for Default

HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

 

   

Termination for Convenience (up to $150,000)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (over $150,000)

HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

1 Includes GSA for service
2 Contract Clearance review and approval may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details of the negotiation must be documented and included in the post-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3
3 When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount

NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds

Attachment 5601-1.2f

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW - February 2011

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

RDA-MAR

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans 1

 

 

Development:

   

Over $10 Million

DDOP-MAR & Legal

SSA

 

   

Production or Services:

   

Over $25 million in any one year or over $50 million for all years.

DDOP-MAR & Legal

SSA

 

   

Additional requirements for services

   

For Services and Information Technology Services, refer to 5601-1.2x-3 Acquisition Strategy Approval Thresholds

   

2. Type of Contract (D&F):

Award & Incentive Fee Contracts

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

     

Personal Services Contract

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

 

   

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

 

   

Contracts with T&M CLINs (≤3 yrs)

KO

KO

     

Contracts with T&M CLINs (>3 yrs)

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As) and Exception to Fair Opportunity:

Up to $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $150,000 to $1,100,000

KO

CCA

 

   

Over $1,100,000 to $12,500,000

DDOP-MAR, Legal

CAG

 

   

Over $12,500,000 to $85,500,000

CAG, DDOP-MAR, Legal

HCA/DOP

 

   

Over $85,500,000

CAG, DDOP-MAR, Legal

SPE

4a. Competitive Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes: 4
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $1,100,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $1,100,000 to $50,000,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

DDOP-MAR

 

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DDOP-MAR 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

4b. Requests for Final Proposals Revisions (if applicable):

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DDOP-MAR 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

5. Business Clearance: 4
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $1,100,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $1,100,000 to $50,000,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

DDOP-MAR

 

   

Over $50,000,000 (competitive)

HCD/FCO, Legal

DDOP-MAR

     

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion
(non-competitive)

Peer Review 3

DDOP-MAR 3

     

Over $1 Billion (non-competitive)

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

6. Contract Clearance: 2
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $1,100,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $1,100,000 to $50,000,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DDOP-MAR 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: 5

Up to $1,100,000

KO

SSA

 

   

Over $1,100,000

DDOP-MAR, Legal

SSA

8. Post Award Peer Reviews (Required for Services Only):

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DDOP-MAR 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

Note - Post-Award Peer Reviews (competitive and non-competitive): If base period of performance is greater than one year perform review at midpoint, all other reviews are done before exercising each option year.

9. Ratifications:

Up to $25,000

KO & Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $25,000

HCD/FCO, DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

10. Terminations:

Termination for Default

HCD/FCO, Legal

DDOP-MAR

 

   

Termination for Convenience (up to $6,500,000)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (over $6,500,000)

HCD/FCO, DDOP-MAR, Legal

DDOP-MAR

1 A Single Acquisition Management Plan (SAMP) may be used in lieu of an Acquisition Plan
2 Contract Clearance review and approval may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details of the negotiation must be documented and included in the post-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3
3 Peer Reviews to be conducted in accordance with PGI 201.1. For actions over $50M but less than $1B, reviewers include SSA, HCD/FCO Chief, and Legal. For actions over $1B, reviewers include SSA, DDOP-MAR, Legal, and DOP.
4 Includes GSA for service
5 When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount

NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds

Attachment 5601-1.2g

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW - February 2011

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

AID-MAR

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans 1

 

 

Development:

   

Over $10 Million

KO, HCD/FCO, Legal

SSA

 

   

Production or Services:

   

Over $25 million in any one year or over $50 million for all years.

KO, HCD/FCO, Legal

SSA

 

   

Additional requirements for services

   

For Services and Information Technology Services, refer to 5601-1.2x-1 Acquisition Strategy Approval Thresholds

KO, HCD/FCO, Legal

SSA

2. Type of Contract (D&F):

Award & Incentive Fee Contracts

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

     

Personal Services Contract

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

 

   

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

 

   

Contracts with T&M CLINs (≤3 yrs)

KO

KO

     

Contracts with T&M CLINs (>3 yrs)

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As) and Exception to Fair Opportunity:

Up to $650,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $6,500,000

KO, HCD/FCO, Legal

CCA

 

   

Over $6,500,000 to $12,500,000

HCD/FCO, SORDAC-KA, Legal

CAG

 

   

Over $12,500,000 to $85,500,000

KO, HCD/FCO, SORDAC-KA, Legal, CAG

HCA/DOP

 

   

Over $85,500,000

KO, HCD/FCO, SORDAC-KA, Legal, CAG

SPE

4a. Competitive Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes: 4
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000

Legal

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $6,500,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $6,500,000 to $50,000,000

KO, HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

 

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KA 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

4b. Requests for Final Proposals Revisions (if applicable):

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KA 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

5. Business Clearance: 4
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $6,500,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $6,500,000 to $50,000,000

HCD/FCO, Legal, AMCOM Director

SORDAC-KA

 

   

Over $50,000,000 (competitive)

HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

     

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion
(non-competitive)

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KA 3

     

Over $1 Billion (non-competitive)

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

6. Contract Clearance: 2
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $6,500,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $6,500,000 to $50,000,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

 

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KA 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: 5

Up to $6,500,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

SSA

 

   

Over $6,500,000

KO, HCD/FCO, SORDAC-KA, Legal

SSA

8. Post Award Peer Reviews (Required for Services Only):

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KA 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

Note - Post-Award Peer Reviews (competitive and non-competitive): If base period of performance is greater than one year perform review at midpoint, all other reviews are done before exercising each option year.

9. Ratifications:

Up to $150,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $150,000

HCD/FCO, SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

10. Terminations:

Termination for Default

HCD/FCO, Legal, AMCOM Director

SORDAC-KA

 

   

Termination for Convenience (up to $6,500,000)

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (over $6,500,000)

HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

1 A Single Acquisition Management Plan (SAMP) may be used in lieu of an Acquisition Plan
2 Contract Clearance review and approval may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details of the negotiation must be documented and included in the post-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3
3 Peer Reviews to be conducted in accordance with PGI 201.1. For actions over $50M but less than $1B, reviewers include SSA, HCD/FCO Chief, and Legal. For actions over $1B, reviewers include SSA, SORDAC-KA, Legal, and DOP.
4 Includes GSA for service
5 When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount

NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds

Attachment 5601-1.2h

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – February 2011

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

RCO-Joint-MAR and RCO-Pope-MAR

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans (formal Acquisition Plans are not applicable to the subject contracting offices)

For Services and Information Technology Services, refer to 5601-1.2x-3 Acquisition Strategy Approval Thresholds

2. Type of Contract (D&F):

Award & Incentive Fee Contracts

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

     

Personal Services Contract

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

 

   

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

 

   

Contracts with T&M CLINs (≤3 yrs)

KO

KO

     

Contracts with T&M CLINs (>3 yrs)

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As) and Exception to Fair Opportunity:

Up to $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $150,000 to $650,000

KO

CCA

 

   

Over $650,000 to $12,500,000

CCA, DDOP-MAR, Legal

CAG

 

   

Over $12,500,000 to $85,500,000

CAG, DDOP-MAR, Legal

HCA/DOP

 

   

Over $85,500,000

CAG, DDOP-MAR, Legal

SPE

4. Competitive Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes: 1
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $1,000,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $1,000,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

DDOP-MAR

5. Business Clearance: 1
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $1,000,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $1,000,000

DDOP-MAR

DDOP-MAR

6. Contract Clearance: 2
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $1,000,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $1,000,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

DDOP-MAR

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: 3

Up to $1,000,000

HCD/FCO

SSA

     

Over $650,000

DDOP-MAR, Legal

SSA

8. Ratifications:

Up to $25,000

KO & Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $25,000

HCD/FCO, DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

9. Terminations:

Termination for Default

HCD/FCO, Legal

DDOP-MAR

 

   

Termination for Convenience (up to $150,000)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (over $150,000)

HCD/FCO, Legal

DDOP-MAR

1 Includes GSA for service
2 Contract Clearance review and approval may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details of the negotiation must be documented and included in the post-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3
3 When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount

NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds

Attachment 5601-1.2i

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – February 2011

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

RCO-Bragg-MAR

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans 1

 

 

Development:

   

Over $10 Million

DDOP-MAR, Legal

SSA

 

   

Production or Services:

   

Over $25 million in any one year or over $50 million for all years.

DDOP-MAR, Legal

SSA

 

   

Additional requirements for services

   

For Services and Information Technology Services, refer to 5601-1.2x-3 Acquisition Strategy Approval Thresholds

   

2. Type of Contract (D&F):

Award & Incentive Fee Contracts

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

     

Personal Services Contract

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

 

   

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

 

   

Contracts with T&M CLINs (≤3 yrs)

KO

KO

     

Contracts with T&M CLINs (>3 yrs)

DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As) and Exception to Fair Opportunity:

Up to $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $150,000 to $650,000

Legal

CCA

 

   

Over $650,000 to $12,500,000

CCA, DDOP-MAR, Legal

CAG

 

   

Over $12,500,000 to $85,500,000

DDOP-MAR, Legal, CAG

HCA/DOP

 

   

Over $85,500,000

DDOP-MAR, Legal, CAG

SPE

4. Competitive Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes: 4
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

DDOP-MAR

5. Business Clearance: 4
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

DDOP-MAR

6. Contract Clearance: 2
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

DDOP-MAR

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: 3

Up to $650,000

KO

SSA

 

   

Over $650,000

HCD/FCO & Legal

SSA

8. Ratifications:

Up to $25,000

KO & Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $25,000

HCD/FCO, DDOP-MAR & Legal

DOP

9. Terminations:

Termination for Default

HCD/FCO, & Legal

DDOP-MAR

 

   

Termination for Convenience (up to $150,000)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (over $150,000)

HCD/FCO, DDOP-MAR & Legal

DDOP-MAR

1 A Single Acquisition Management Plan (SAMP) may be used in lieu of an Acquisition Plan
2 Contract Clearance review and approval may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details of the negotiation must be documented and included in the post-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3
3 When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount DOP.
4 Includes GSA for service

NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds

Attachment 5601-1.2j

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW - February 2011

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

Other Offices-MAR

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans 1

 

 

Development:

   

Over $10 Million

SORDAC-KA & Legal

SSA

 

   

Production or Services:

   

Over $25 million in any one year or over $50 million for all years.

SORDAC-KA & Legal

SSA

 

   

Additional requirements for services

   

For Services and Information Technology Services, refer to 5601-1.2x-1 Acquisition Strategy Approval Thresholds

   

2. Type of Contract (D&F):

Award & Incentive Fee Contracts

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

     

Personal Services Contract

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

 

   

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

 

   

Contracts with T&M CLINs (≤3 yrs)

KO

KO

     

Contracts with T&M CLINs (>3 yrs)

SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As) and Exception to Fair Opportunity:

Up to $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $150,000 to $1,000,000

KO, Legal

CCA

 

   

Over $1,000,000 to $12,500,000

SORDAC-KA, Legal

CAG

 

   

Over $12,500,000 to $85,500,000

CAG, SORDAC-KA, Legal

HCA/DOP

 

   

Over $85,500,000

CAG, SORDAC-KA, Legal

SPE

4a. Competitive Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes: 4
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $1,100,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $1,100,000 to $50,000,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

 

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KA 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

4b. Requests for Final Proposals Revisions (if applicable):

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KA 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

5. Business Clearance: 4
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $1,100,000

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $1,100,000 to $50,000,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

 

   

Over $50,000,000 (competitive)

HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

     

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion
(non-competitive)

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KA 3

     

Over $1 Billion (non-competitive)

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

6. Contract Clearance: 2
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $1,100,000

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $1,100,000 to $50,000,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

 

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KA 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: 5

Up to $1,100,000

KO

SSA

 

   

Over $1,100,000

SORDAC-KA, Legal

SSA

8. Post Award Peer Reviews (Required for Services Only):

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KA 3

 

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

Note - Post-Award Peer Reviews (competitive and non-competitive): If base period of performance is greater than one year perform review at midpoint, all other reviews are done before exercising each option year.

9. Ratifications:

Up to $25,000

KO & Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $25,000

HCD/FCO, SORDAC-KA & Legal

DOP

10. Terminations:

Termination for Default

HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

 

   

Termination for Convenience (up to $150,000)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (over $150,000)

HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

1 A Single Acquisition Management Plan (SAMP) may be used in lieu of an Acquisition Plan
2 Contract Clearance review and approval may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details of the negotiation must be documented and included in the post-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3
3 Peer Reviews to be conducted in accordance with PGI 201.1. For actions over $50M but less than $1B, reviewers include SSA, HCD/FCO Chief, and Legal. For actions over $1B, reviewers include SSA, SORDAC-KA, Legal, and DOP.
4 Includes GSA for service
5 When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount

NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds

Attachment 5601-1.2k

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – November 2010

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

Contingency Operations (SORDAC-KCC)

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans (formal Acquisition Plans are not applicable to the subject contracting offices)

For Services and Information Technology Services, refer to 5601-1.2x-4 Acquisition Strategy Approval Thresholds

2. Type of Contract (D&F): (as required)

Over $550,000

KO

SORDAC-KA

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As) and Exception to Fair Opportunity:

Up to $650,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $6,500,000

KO, Legal

CCA

 

   

Over $6,500,000 to $12,500,000

KO, SORDAC-KA

CAG 1

 

   

Over $12,500,000 to $85,500,000

KO, SORDAC-KA, CAG 1

HCA/DOP

 

   

Over $85,500,000

KO, SORDAC-KA, CAG 1

SPE

4. Competitive Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes: 2
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $550,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $550,000

KO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

5. Business Clearance: 2
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Over $550,000

KO

SORDAC-KA

6. Contract Clearance: 3
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Over $550,000

KO

SORDAC-KA

7. Ratifications:

Up to $10,000

KO, Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $10,000 to $25,000

KO, Legal, HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KA

     

Over $25,000

HCD/FCO, SORDAC-KA, Legal

DOP

8. Terminations:

Termination for Default

KO, Legal

SORDAC-KA 4

 

   

Termination for Convenience (up to $650,000)

KO, Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (over $650,000)

KO, Legal

SORDAC-KA 4

1 CAG will coordinate Legal Review.
2 Includes GSA for service
3 Contract Clearance review and approval may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details of the negotiation must be documented and included in the post-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3
4 SORDAC-KA will obtain Legal support as required.

NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds

Attachment 5601-1.2l *

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – March 2009 1

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

All USSOCOM Contracting Offices and Field Ordering Officers (FOO)
(with specific construction contracting authority delegations)

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, Request for Quote, and Amendments:
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up Micro-Purchase Threshold

FOO2,3 or KO

FOO2,3 or KO

 

   

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold up to $650,000

KO

HCD/FCO 4

 

   

Over $650,000 to $750,000

Legal

SORDAC-KA

 

   

Over $750,000

SORDAC-KA, Legal

DOP 5

2. Business Clearance:
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold up to $250,000

KO 4

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $250,000 to $750,000

HCD/FCO, Legal

SORDAC-KA

     

Over $750,000 to $1,500,000

SORDAC-KA, Legal

DOP

* See DCG for further limitations
1 a. Headquarters Contracting Divisions (HCD) or Field Contracting Offices (FCO) thresholds specified in Attachments 5601-1.2a-k apply if they are lower than the approval levels above.

    b. Thresholds established for acquisition plans, D&Fs, J&As, ratifications, and terminations apply to construction.

2 Review and approval applies to RFQs only. All contract award documents must be reviewed and approved by the cognizant contingency contracting officer prior to award.
3 Contingency contracting only and with specifically delegated authority under this policy memorandum for unspecified minor military construction (required by DoD Financial Management Regulation, Volume 12, Chapter 27).
4 If the HCD/FCO is not APDP Level II and has not attended CON 244, SORDAC-KA review is required.
5 Project must be specifically approved in advance by CDRUSSOCOM (See DCG)

Attachment 5601-1.2x-1

Acquisition Strategy APPROVAL THRESHOLDS – February 2011

SORDAC-KH/KP/KW/KI/KR/KS, SOFSA, TAKO-MAR, AID-MAR, and “Other” Offices-MAR

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Strategy Approvals

 

Services (if applicable):

   

CAT III $150,000 to $10,000,000

CO/KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

CAT II over $10,000,000 to $250,000,000

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, Legal, & DDOP

PEO or DOP*

 

   

CAT I over $250,000,000 to $1 billion

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, Legal, & DDOP or DOP

USSOCOM Acquisition Executive (SOAE)

     

Special Interest or CAT I over $1B**

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, Legal, DDOP or DOP, SOAE, and outside agency Peer Review

DPAP

     

Information Technology Services:

   

CAT IIIA $150,000 to $10,000,000

CO/KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

CAT IIA over $10,000,000 to $250,000,000

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, & Legal

PEO or DOP*
(consult with USSOCOM CIO)

     

CAT IIA over $250,000,000 to $500,000,000

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, Legal, & DDOP or DOP

SOAE
(consult with USSOCOM CIO)

     

Special Interest or CAT IA over $500,000,000

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, Legal, DDOP or DOP, SOAE, and USSOCOM CIO

ASD(NII) DoD CIO or as designated by USD(AT&L)

* PEO or DPEO for service acquisitions assigned to a respective PEO; The DOP, DDOP, or SORDAC-AT will approve services not assigned to a PEO. For TAKO, the approval authority is AMCOM Director, Special Programs (Aviation). For acquisitions exceeding $85.5M that are not performance-based, see SOFARS 5637.170-2.
** Over $1 billion, delegated by USD(AT&L) to DPAP.

NOTE – The program manager, or other official responsible for the program, has overall responsibility for acquisition planning.

Attachment 5601-1.2x-2

Acquisition Strategy APPROVAL THRESHOLDS – February 2011

NSWG 1, 2, 4, MARSOC, and NSWDG

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Strategy Approvals

 

Services (if applicable):

   

CAT III $150,000 to $10,000,000

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, & Legal

SORDAC-KA

 

   

CAT II over $10,000,000 to $250,000,000

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, Legal, & DDOP

PEO or DOP*

 

   

CAT I over $250,000,000 to $1 billion

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, Legal, & DDOP or DOP

USSOCOM Acquisition Executive (SOAE)

     

Special Interest or CAT I over $1B**

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, Legal, DDOP or DOP, SOAE, and outside agency Peer Review

DPAP

     

Information Technology Services:

   

CAT IIIA $150,000 to $10,000,000

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, & Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

CAT IIA over $10,000,000 to $250,000,000

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, & Legal

PEO or DOP*
(consult with USSOCOM CIO)

     

CAT IIA over $250,000,000 to $500,000,000

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, Legal, & DDOP or DOP

SOAE
(consult with USSOCOM CIO)

     

Special Interest or CAT IA over $500,000,000

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, Legal, DDOP or DOP, SOAE, and USSOCOM CIO

ASD(NII) DoD CIO or as designated by USD(AT&L)

* PEO or DPEO for service acquisitions assigned to a respective PEO; The DOP, DDOP, or SORDAC-AT will approve services not assigned to a PEO. For acquisitions exceeding $85.5M that are not performance-based, see SOFARS 5637.170-2.
** Over $1 billion, delegated by USD(AT&L) to DPAP.

NOTE – The program manager, or other official responsible for the program, has overall responsibility for acquisition planning.

Attachment 5601-1.2x-3

Acquisition Strategy APPROVAL THRESHOLDS – February 2011

RCO-Joint-MAR, RCO-Pope-MAR, RCO-Bragg-MAR, RDA-MAR, USASOC-MAR, and GAKO-MAR

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Strategy Approvals

 

Services (if applicable):

   

CAT III $150,000 to $10,000,000

Small Business Specialist, DDOP-MAR, & Legal

SORDAC-KA

 

   

CAT II over $10,000,000 to $250,000,000

Small Business Specialist, DDOP-MAR, Legal, & DDOP

PEO or DOP*

 

   

CAT I over $250,000,000 to $1 billion

Small Business Specialist, DDOP-MAR, Legal, & DDOP or DOP

USSOCOM Acquisition Executive (SOAE)

     

Special Interest or CAT I over $1B**

Small Business Specialist, DDOP-MAR, Legal, DDOP or DOP, SOAE, and outside agency Peer Review

DPAP

     

Information Technology Services:

   

CAT IIIA $150,000 to $10,000,000

Small Business Specialist, DDOP-MAR, & Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

CAT IIA over $10,000,000 to $250,000,000

Small Business Specialist, DDOP-MAR, & Legal

PEO or DOP*
(consult with USSOCOM CIO)

     

CAT IIA over $250,000,000 to $500,000,000

Small Business Specialist, DDOP-MAR, Legal, & DDOP or DOP

SOAE
(consult with USSOCOM CIO)

     

Special Interest or CAT IA over $500,000,000

Small Business Specialist, DDOP-MAR, Legal, DDOP or DOP, SOAE, and USSOCOM CIO

ASD(NII) DoD CIO or as designated by USD(AT&L)

* PEO or DPEO for service acquisitions assigned to a respective PEO; The DOP, DDOP, or SORDAC-AT will approve services not assigned to a PEO. For acquisitions exceeding $85.5M that are not performance-based, see SOFARS 5637.170-2.
** Over $1 billion, delegated by USD(AT&L) to DPAP.

NOTE – The program manager, or other official responsible for the program, has overall responsibility for acquisition planning.

Attachment 5601-1.2x-4

Acquisition Strategy APPROVAL THRESHOLDS – February 2011

SORDAC-KCC

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Strategy Approvals

 

Services (if applicable):

   

CAT III SAT to $10,000,000

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, & Legal

SORDAC-KA

 

   

CAT II over $10,000,000 to $250,000,000

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, Legal, & DDOP

PEO or DOP*

 

   

CAT I over $250,000,000 to $1 billion

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, Legal, & DDOP or DOP

USSOCOM Acquisition Executive (SOAE)

     

Special Interest or CAT I over $1B**

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, Legal, DDOP or DOP, SOAE, and outside agency Peer Review

DPAP

     

Information Technology Services:

   

CAT IIIA SAT to $10,000,000

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, & Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

CAT IIA over $10,000,000 to $250,000,000

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, & Legal

PEO or DOP*
(consult with USSOCOM CIO)

     

CAT IIA over $250,000,000 to $500,000,000

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, Legal, & DDOP or DOP

SOAE
(consult with USSOCOM CIO)

     

Special Interest or CAT IA over $500,000,000

Small Business Specialist, SORDAC-KA, Legal, DDOP or DOP, SOAE, and USSOCOM CIO

ASD(NII) DoD CIO or as designated by USD(AT&L)

* PEO or DPEO for service acquisitions assigned to a respective PEO; The DOP, DDOP, or SORDAC-AT will approve services not assigned to a PEO. For acquisitions exceeding $85.5M that are not performance-based, see SOFARS 5637.170-2.
** Over $1 billion, delegated by USD(AT&L) to DPAP.

NOTE – The program manager, or other official responsible for the program, has overall responsibility for acquisition planning.

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