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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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18 sections with “approving official”

  • FAR 22.103-4 Approvals.
    …actor's request for overtime. Approval of the use of overtime may be granted by an agency approving official after determining in writing that overtime is necessary to— (1) Meet essential delivery or performance schedules; (2) Make up for…
  • DFARS 222.103-4 Approvals.
    (a) The department/agency approving official shall— (i) Obtain the concurrence of other appropriate approving officials; and (ii) Seek agreement as to the contracts under which overtime premiums will be approved when— (A) Two or more con…
  • 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 4.403 Responsibilities of contracting officers.
    …cation, DD Form 254. The contracting officer, or authorized agency representative, is the approving official for the DD Form 254 associated with the prime contract and shall ensure the DD Form 254 is properly prepared, distributed by and co…
  • 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 9.506 Procedures.
    …see 9.507-1); and (3) If appropriate, a proposed contract clause (see 9.507-2). (c) The approving official shall— (1) Review the contracting officer's analysis and recommended course of action, including the draft provision and any propo…
  • 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. (…
  • FAR 50.104-4 Contract clause.
    …he clause at 52.250-1, Indemnification Under Public Law 85-804, in contracts whenever the approving official determines that the contractor shall be indemnified against unusually hazardous or nuclear risks (also see 50.104-3(b)(3)). In cost…
  • FAR 52.250-1 Indemnification Under Public Law 85-804.
    …his clause. If insurance coverage or other financial protection in effect on the date the approving official authorizes use of this clause is reduced, the Government's liability under this clause shall not increase as a result. (d) When th…
  • FAR 32.207 Administration and payment of commercial financing payments.
    …priate payment official— (1) The contracting officer shall be responsible for receiving, approving, and transmitting all contract financing requests to the appropriate payment office; and (2) Each approval shall specify the amount to be p…
  • 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 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 7.103 Agency-head responsibilities.
    …well as for those that do. (i) Designating planners for acquisitions. (j) Reviewing and approving acquisition plans and revisions to these plans to ensure compliance with FAR requirements including 7.104 and part 16. For other than firm-f…
  • 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 32.409-3 Security, supervision, and covenants.
    …ay omit the requirement for deposit of the advances in a special account, if the official approving the advance determines that other adequate security exists to protect the Government's interest. (f) The requirements of this 32.409-3 do n…
  • FAR 32.1007 Administration and payment of performance-based payments.
    …priate payment official— (1) The contracting officer shall be responsible for receiving, approving, and transmitting all performance-based payment requests to the appropriate payment office; and (2) Each approval shall specify the amount …
  • 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 (chapter 1)

DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)

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