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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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18 sections with “approving authority”

  • FAR 50.102-3 Limitations on exercise of authority.
    …mendment, or modification shall be made under Pub. L. 85-804's authority— (1) Unless the approving authority finds that the action will facilitate the national defense; (2) Unless other legal authority within the agency concerned is deeme…
  • FAR 50.103-6 Disposition.
    When approving or denying a contractor's request made in accordance with 50.103-3(a), the approving authority shall sign and date a Memorandum of Decision containing— (a) The contractor's name and address, the contract identification, and …
  • FAR 7.107-2 Consolidation.
    …. 657q(c)(2)(B)). (e)(1) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section, the approving authority identified in paragraph (e)(2) of this section may determine that consolidation is necessary and justified when— (i) The expected…
  • FAR 7.107-3 Bundling.
    … requirements. (f)(1) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) through (e) of this subsection, the approving authority identified in paragraph (f)(2) of this subsection may determine that bundling is necessary and justified when— (i) The expected b…
  • FAR 50.104-2 General.
    (a) When approving or denying a proposal for the exercise of residual powers, the approving authority shall sign and date a Memorandum of Decision containing substantially the same information called for by 50.103-6. (b) Every contract ent…
  • FAR 3.104-1 Definitions.
    …e following activities directly related to that procurement: (i) Drafting, reviewing, or approving the specification or statement of work for the procurement. (ii) Preparing or developing the solicitation. (iii) Evaluating bids or propos…
  • FAR 32.409 Contracting officer action.
    …hall recommend approval or disapproval and transmit the request and recommendation to the approving authority designated under 32.402(e).
  • FAR 32.409-1 Recommendation for approval.
    …al, the contracting officer shall transmit the following, under agency procedures, to the approving authority: (a) Contract data, including— (1) Identification and date of the award; (2) Citation of the appropriation; (3) Type and dolla…
  • FAR 50.100 Definitions.
    As used in this part— Approving authority means an agency official or contract adjustment board authorized to approve actions under Pub. L. 85-804 and E.O. 10789. Secretarial level means a level at or above the level of a deputy assistant…
  • FAR 50.103-1 General.
    …or contract adjustment. The examples are not intended to exclude other cases in which the approving authority determines that the circumstances warrant action.
  • FAR 1.602-3 Ratification of unauthorized commitments.
    (a) Definitions. Ratification, as used in this subsection, means the act of approving an unauthorized commitment by an official who has the authority to do so. Unauthorized commitment, as used in this subsection, means an agreement that i…
  • FAR 6.304 Approval of the justification.
    …officer's certification required by 6.303-2(b)(12) will serve as approval unless a higher approving level is established in agency procedures. (2) For a proposed contract over $900,000 but not exceeding $20 million, by the advocate for com…
  • FAR 7.503 Policy.
    …he agency); (ii) Participating as a voting member on any source selection boards; (iii) Approving any contractual documents, to include documents defining requirements, incentive plans, and evaluation criteria; (iv) Awarding contracts; …
  • FAR 8.405-6 Limiting sources.
    …s personnel. (xi) For justifications under 8.405-6(a)(1), a written determination by the approving official identifying the circumstance that applies. (d) Justification approvals. (1) For a proposed order or BPA with an estimated value ex…
  • FAR 16.505 Ordering.
    …accurate by the technical or requirements personnel. (10) A written determination by the approving official that one of the circumstances in paragraphs (b)(2)(i)(A) through (E) and (G) of this section applies to the order. (C) Approval. (…
  • DFARS 246.870-2 Policy.
    … the Contractor as contractor-approved suppliers, provided that— (A) For identifying and approving such contractor-approved suppliers, the contractor uses established counterfeit prevention industry standards and processes (including inspe…
  • DFARS 252.215-7002 Cost Estimating System Requirements.
    …of the organization and duties of the personnel responsible for preparing, reviewing, and approving cost estimates and budgets. (iii) Ensure that relevant personnel have sufficient training, experience, and guidance to perform estimating a…
  • DFARS 252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts.
    … the Contractor as contractor-approved suppliers, provided that— (i) For identifying and approving such contractor-approved suppliers, the Contractor uses established counterfeit prevention industry standards and processes (including inspe…

FAR (chapter 1)

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Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.