Notwithstanding DFARS 234.203 and in accordance with DASN(AP&B) memo entitled, “Earned Value Management Applicability Determination Delegation and Policy”, dated 8 January 2021, contracting officers shall not apply Earned Value Management (EVM) to Level of Effort (LOE) CLINs or solicitations or contracts that have an approved EVM Applicability Determination (AD) for non-applicability. A copy of the approved EVM AD shall be included in the contract file.

(a)(1)(i) Submit the required written determination for approval by the Secretary of Defense/Deputy Secretary of Defense accompanied by a proposed Congressional notification letter satisfying the requirements at DFARS 234.7002(a)(1)(ii) and a copy of the approved AS, STRAP, or MOPAS-S to DASN(P) by email at usn.pentagon.asstsecnavrdadc.mbx.pabt@us.navy.mil with the subject “[Activity Name] DFARS 234.7002(a)(i) - D&F: Approval to Acquire a Major Weapon System as a Commercial Item.”