(a) Assisted acquisitions that are subject to the Economy Act shall comply with DoD Financial Management Regulation DoD 7000.14-R, Vol 11A Chapter 3 and

(c) The requiring activity is responsible for preparing the Economy Act determination and findings (D&F). Approval of the D&F is in accordance with FAR 17.502-2(c)(2). See Appendix GG for further delegation. The Economy Act D&F is required for both direct and assisted acquisitions, in addition to the approval to use a non-DoD contract, when applicable (see 5117.770).