(c) When seeking a waiver of any of the terms of the clause at FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans, submit a waiver request through contracting channels to the labor advisor. If the request is justified, the labor advisor will endorse the request and forward it for action to—

(i) The agency head for waivers under FAR 22.1305(a); or

(ii) The Secretary of Defense, without the power of redelegation, for waivers under FAR 22.1305(b).