0Attachment 5601-1
1USSOCOM Review Process and Approval Levels
0March 2002
2Index
. 1SOAL-KA Review Package Contents Checklist
Approval Levels of Authority & Document Review
USASOC
Integrated Aviation System 21 Working Groups
1REVIEW PACKAGE CONTENTS CHECKLIST
Competitive Solicitations: Solicitation Acquisition Plan (as applicable) Evaluation Plan Source Selection Plan Administrative Checklist Local Legal Review |
Non-Competitive Solicitations: Solicitation Justification & Approval Administrative Checklist Local Legal Review Acquisition Plan (as applicable) |
Draft Competitive Range Determination Business Clearance Memorandum Evaluation Plan Local Legal Review Administrative Checklist Model Contract w/ applicable terms and conditions (See Note 2) |
Business Clearance Memorandum Proposal Audit Reports Administrative Checklist Local Legal Review Model Contract w/ applicable terms and conditions (See Note 2) |
Contract Technical Evaluation Final Business Clearance Memorandum Copy of Deficiency Letter Administrative Checklist Local Legal Review Contract file items as requested by the reviewer |
Contract Final Business Clearance Memorandum Administrative Checklist Local Legal Review Contract file items as requested by the reviewer |
Notes:
1. All documents listed above are to be included in packages sent for review to SOAL-KA as required and applicable to the specific contracting action.
2. The Contract Clearance review may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details of the negotiation must be documented and included in the post-negotiation portion of the Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3.
0APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW (unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels) | |||
ACTION |
REVIEW |
APPROVAL | |
1. Acquisition Plans* | |||
Development:
Over $5 million Production or Services:
Over $15 million in any one year or over $30 million for all years. Other: Over $50 million |
SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal |
SSA | |
2. Type of Contract (D&F): | |||
Letter Personal Service Contract |
SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal |
DOP SPE DOP | |
3. Justification and Approvals (J&As): | |||
Up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $5,000,000 $5,000,000 up to $10,000,000 Over $10,000,000 |
CO/KO Legal Legal Legal, CAG |
Component Comp Advocate CAG SPE | |
4. Competitive Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, and Amendments: | |||
Up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $5,000,000 Over $5,000,000 |
CO/KO Legal Chief, Contracting Office & Legal |
CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA | |
5. Business Clearance: | |||
Up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $5,000,000 Over $5,000,000 |
CO/KO CO/KO |
CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA |
6. Contract Clearance:** | ||
Up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $5,000,000 Over $5,000,000 |
CO/KO CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office & Legal |
CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA |
7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: | ||
Up to $5,000,000 $5,000,000 and above |
CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office & Legal |
SSA SSA |
8. Ratifications: | ||
Up to $100,000 $100,000 and above |
CO/KO & Legal Chief, Contracting Office & Legal |
Chief, Contracting Office DOP |
9. Terminations: | ||
Termination for Default Termination for Convenience (up to $5,000,000 Termination for Convenience (Over $5,000,000) |
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office & Legal |
Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA |
* A Single Acquisition Management Plan (SAMP) may be used in lieu of an Acquisition Plan.
** Contract Clearance review and approval may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details of the negotiation must be documented in the post-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3.
2APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW (unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels) | |||
ACTION |
REVIEW |
APPROVAL | |
1. Acquisition Plans* | |||
Development:
Over $5 million Production or Services:
Over $15 million in any one year or over $30 million for all years. Other: Over $100 million |
Legal Legal Legal |
SSA SSA SSA | |
2. Type of Contract (D&F): | |||
Letter Personal Service Contract Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA) |
Legal Legal Legal |
DOP SPE DOP | |
3. Justification and Approvals (J&As): | |||
$100,000 up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $5,000,000 $5,000,000 up to $10,000,000 Over $10,000,000 |
Legal Legal Legal Legal, CAG |
CO/KO Component Comp Advocate CAG SPE | |
4. Competitive Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, and Amendments: ¤ | |||
$500,000 to $5,000,000 $5,000,000 up to $50,000,000 Over $50,000,000 - $100,000,000 Over $100,000,000 |
Legal Legal Legal SOAL-KA & Legal |
CO/KO Branch Chief Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA | |
5. Business Clearance: ¤ | |||
$500,000 to $5,000,000 $5,000,000 up to $50,000,000 Over $50,000,000 - $100,000,000 Over $100,000,000 |
Legal Legal Legal SOAL-KA & Legal |
CO/KO Branch Chief Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA |
6. Contract Clearance:** ¤ | ||
$500,000 to $5,000,000 $5,000,000 up to $50,000,000 Over $50,000,000 - $100,000,000 Over $100,000,000 |
Legal Legal Legal SOAL-KA & Legal |
CO/KO Branch Chief Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA |
7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: | ||
Up to $5,000,000 $5,000,000 and above |
CO/KO Legal |
SSA SSA |
8. Ratifications: | ||
Up to $100,000 $100,000 and above |
CO/KO & Legal Legal |
Chief, Contracting Office DOP |
9. Terminations: | ||
Termination for Default Termination for Convenience (up to $5,000,000 Termination for Convenience (Over $5,000,000) |
Legal CO/KO Legal |
DOP Chief, Contracting Office Chief, Contracting Office |
* A Single Acquisition Management Plan (SAMP) may be used in lieu of an Acquisition Plan.
** Contract Clearance review and approval may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details of the negotiation must be documented and included in the post-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3.
¤ All contract awards between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000 must be reviewed post-award by SOAL-KA.
4APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW (unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels) | |||
ACTION |
REVIEW |
APPROVAL | |
1. Acquisition Plans* | |||
(a) Development:
Over $5 million (b) Production or Services:
Over $15 million in any year one year or over $30 million for all years. (c) Other:
Over $50 million |
SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal |
SSA SSA SSA | |
2. Type of Contract (D&F): | |||
Letter Personal Service Contract Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA) |
SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal |
DOP SPE DOP | |
3. Justification and Approvals (J&As): | |||
Up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $1,000,000 $1,000,000 up to $10,000,000 Over $10,000,000 |
CO/KO Legal Legal Legal, CAG |
CO/KO Component Comp Advocate CAG SPE | |
4. Competitive Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, and Amendments: | |||
Up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 |
CO/KO Legal Legal |
CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA | |
5. Business Clearance: | |||
Up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 |
CO/KO CO/KO Legal |
CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA | |
6. Contract Clearance:** | |||
Up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 |
CO/KO CO/KO Legal |
CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA |
7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: | ||
Up to $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 |
CO/KO SOAL-KA & Legal |
SSA SSA |
8. Ratifications: | ||
Up to $100,000 Over $100,000 |
CO/KO & Legal Legal |
Chief, Contracting Office DOP |
9. Terminations: | ||
Termination for Default Termination for Convenience (up to $100,000 Termination for Convenience (Over $100,000) |
Legal CO/KO Legal |
SOAL-KA Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA |
* A Single Acquisition Management Plan (SAMP) may be used in lieu of an Acquisition Plan.
** Contract Clearance review and approval may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details of the negotiation must be documented and included in the post-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3.
5APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW (unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels) RDA | |||
ACTION |
REVIEW |
APPROVAL | |
1. Acquisition Plans* | |||
(a) Development:
Over $5 million (b) Production or Services:
Over $15 million in any year one year or over $30 million for all years. (c) Other:
Over $50 million |
SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal |
SSA SSA SSA | |
2. Type of Contract (D&F): | |||
Letter Personal Service Contract Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA) |
SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal |
DOP SPE DOP | |
3. Justification and Approvals (J&As): | |||
Up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $2,500,000 $2,500,000 up to $10,000,000 Over $10,000,000 |
CO/KO Legal Legal Legal, CAG |
CO/KO Component Comp Advocate CAG SPE | |
4. Competitive Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, and Amendments: | |||
Up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 |
CO/KO Legal Chief, Contracting Office & Legal |
CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA | |
5. Business Clearance: | |||
Up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 |
CO/KO CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office & Legal |
CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA | |
6. Contract Clearance:** | |||
Up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 |
CO/KO CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office & Legal |
CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA |
7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: | ||
Up to $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 |
CO/KO SOAL-KA & Legal |
SSA SSA |
8. Ratifications: | ||
Up to $100,000 Over $100,000 |
CO/KO & Legal Chief, Contracting Office & Legal |
Chief, Contracting Office DOP |
9. Terminations: | ||
Termination for Default Termination for Convenience (up to $100,000 Termination for Convenience (Over $100,000) |
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office & Legal |
SOAL-KA Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA |
* A Single Acquisition Management Plan (SAMP) may be used in lieu of an Acquisition Plan.
** Contract Clearance review and approval may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details of the negotiation must be documented and included in the post-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3.
6APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW (unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels) 7 IAS 21 WG | |||||
ACTION |
REVIEW |
APPROVAL | |||
1. Acquisition Plans* | |||||
(a) Development::
Over $30 million (b) Production or Services:
Over $15 million in any one year or over $30 million for all years. (c) Other:
Over $50 million |
IAS 21 WG/AATD, CO/KO, Legal, & Chief, Contracting Office, IAS 21 WG/AATD, CO/KO, Legal, & Chief, Contracting Office, IAS 21 WG/AATD, CO/KO, Legal, & Chief, Contracting Office |
SSA SSA SSA | |||
2. Type of Contract (D&F): | |||||
Letter Personal Service Contract Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA) |
IAS 21 WG/AATD, CO/KO, Legal, & Chief, Contracting Office IAS 21 WG/AATD, CO/KO, Legal, Chief, Contracting Office, SOAL-KA IAS 21 WG/AATD, CO/KO, Legal, & Chief, Contracting Office |
DOP SPE DOP | |||
3. Justification and Approvals (J&As): | |||||
$2,500 up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $10,000,000 Over $10,000,000 |
IAS 21 WG/AATD & Legal IAS 21 WG/AATD, CO/KO, Legal, & Chief, Contracting Office IAS 21 WG/AATD, CO/KO, Legal, & Chief, Contracting Office, CAG |
CO/KO CAG SPE | |||
4. Competitive Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, and Amendments: | |||||
Up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $50,000,000 Over $50,000,000 |
IAS 21 WG/AATD & Legal IAS 21 WG/AATD, CO/KO, & Legal IAS 21 WG/AATD, CO/KO, Legal, Chief, Contract Office |
CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA | |||
5. Business Clearance: | |||||
Up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $50,000,000 Over $50,000,000 |
IAS 21 WG/AATD & Legal IAS 21 WG/AATD, CO/KO, & Legal IAS 21 WG/AATD, CO/KO, Legal, Chief, Contracting Office, & Director, IAS 21 WG |
CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA | |||
6. Contract Clearance:** | |||||
Up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $50,000,000 Over $50,000,000 |
IAS 21 WG/AATD & Legal IAS 21 WG/AATD, CO/KO, & Legal IAS 21 WG/AATD, CO/KO, Legal, & Chief, Contracting Office |
CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA | |||
7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: | |||||
Up to $50,000,000 Over $50,000,000 |
IAS 21 WG/AATD, CO/KO, Legal, & Chief, Contracting Office IAS 21 WG/AATD, CO/KO, Legal, Chief, Contracting Office, & SOAL-KA |
SSA SSA | |||
8. Ratifications: | |||||
Up to $100,000 $100,000 and above |
IAS 21 WG/AATD, CO/KO, & Legal IAS 21 WG AATD, CO/KO, Legal, & Chief, Contracting Office |
Chief, Contracting Office DOP | |||
9. Terminations: | |||||
Termination for Default Termination for Convenience (up to $500,000 Termination for Convenience (Over $500,000) |
IAS 21 WG/AATD, CO/KO, Legal, Chief, Contracting Office, & Director, IAS 21 WG IAS 21 WG/AATD, CO/KO, & Legal IAS 21 WG/AATD, CO/KO, Legal, & Chief, Contracting Office |
SOAL-KA Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA |
* A Single Acquisition Management Plan (SAMP) may be used in lieu of an Acquisition Plan.
** Contract Clearance review and approval may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details of the negotiation must be documented and included in the post-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3.
8APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW (unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels) JSOC | |||
ACTION |
REVIEW |
APPROVAL | |
1. Acquisition Plans: | |||
This section not applicable to this office. | |||
2. Type of Contract (D&F): | |||
Letter Personal Service Contract Undefinitized Contractual Action UCA) |
SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal |
DOP SPE DOP | |
3. Justification and Approvals (J&As): | |||
Up to $100,000 $100,000 up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $10,000,000 Over $10,000,00 |
CO/KO CO/KO CO/KO & Legal CO/KO & Legal, CAG |
CO/KO Component Comp Advocate CAG SPE | |
4. Competitive Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, and Amendments: | |||
Up to $500,000 |
CO/KO |
CO/KO | |
5. Business Clearance: | |||
Up to $500,000 |
CO/KO |
CO/KO | |
6. Contract Clearance:* | |||
Up to $500,000 |
CO/KO |
CO/KO | |
7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: | |||
Up to $500,000 |
CO/KO |
SSA | |
8. Ratifications: | |||
Up to $100,000 Over $100,000 |
CO/KO & Legal Chief, Contracting Office & Legal |
Chief, Contracting Office DOP | |
9. Terminations: | |||
Termination for Default Termination for Convenience (up to $100,000 Termination for Convenience (Over $100,000) |
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office & Legal |
SOAL-KA Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA |
9APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW (unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels) SOTF | |||
ACTION |
REVIEW |
APPROVAL | |
1. Acquisition Plans:* | |||
(a) Development:
Over $5 million (b) Production or Services:
Over $15 million in any year one year or over $30 million for all years. (c) Other:
Over $50 million |
SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal |
SSA SSA SSA | |
2. Type of Contract (D&F): | |||
Letter Personal Service Contract Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA) |
SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal |
DOP SPE DOP | |
3. Justification and Approvals (J&As): | |||
Up to $100,000 $100,000 up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $10,000,000 Over $10,000,000 |
CO/KO Legal Legal Legal & CAG |
CO/KO Component Comp Advocate CAG SPE | |
4. Competitive Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, and Amendments: | |||
Up to $500,000 Over $500,000 |
CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office |
CO/KO SOAL-KA | |
5. Business Clearance: | |||
Up to $500,000 Over $500,000 |
CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office |
CO/KO SOAL-KA |
6. Contract Clearance:** | ||
Up to $500,000 Over $500,000 |
CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office |
CO/KO SOAL-KA |
7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: | ||
Up to $500,000 Over $500,000 |
CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office & Legal |
SSA SSA |
8. Ratifications: | ||
Up to $100,000 Over $100,000 |
CO/KO & Legal Chief, Contracting Office & Legal |
Chief, Contracting Office DOP |
9. Terminations: | ||
Termination for Default Termination for Convenience (up to $100,000 Termination for Convenience (Over $100,000) |
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office & Legal |
SOAL-KA Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA |
* A Single Acquisition Management Plan (SAMP) may be used in lieu of an Acquisition Plan.
** Contract Clearance review and approval may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details of the negotiation must be documented and included in the Post Negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3.
10APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW (unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels) | |||
ACTION |
REVIEW |
APPROVAL | |
1. Acquisition Plans* | |||
(a) Development:
Over $5 million (b) Production or Services:
Over $15 million in any year one year or over $30 million for all years. (c) Other:
Over $50 million |
SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal |
SSA SSA SSA | |
2. Type of Contract (D&F): | |||
Letter Personal Service Contract Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA) |
SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal SOAL-KA & Legal |
DOP SPE DOP | |
3. Justification and Approvals (J&As): | |||
Up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $10,000,000 Over $10,000,000 |
CO/KO Legal Legal & CAG |
CO/KO CAG SPE | |
4. Competitive Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, and Amendments: | |||
Up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 |
CO/KO Legal Chief, Contracting Office & Legal |
CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA | |
5. Business Clearance: | |||
Up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 |
CO/KO CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office & Legal |
CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA | |
6. Contract Clearance:** | |||
Up to $500,000 $500,000 up to $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 |
CO/KO CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office & Legal |
CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA |
7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: | ||
Up to $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 |
CO/KO SOAL-KA & Legal |
SSA SSA |
8. Ratifications: | ||
Up to $100,000 Over $100,000 |
CO/KO & Legal Chief, Contracting Office & Legal |
Chief, Contracting Office DOP |
9. Terminations: | ||
Termination for Default Termination for Convenience (up to $100,000 Termination for Convenience (Over $100,000) |
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal CO/KO Chief, Contracting Office & Legal |
Chief, Contracting Office SOAL-KA |
* A Single Acquisition Management Plan (SAMP) may be used in lieu of an Acquisition Plan.
** Contract Clearance review and approval may be waived by the Business Clearance Approval Authority. Details of the negotiation must be documented and included in the post-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3.
11APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW (unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels) Contingency Operations | |||
ACTION |
REVIEW |
APPROVAL | |
1. Acquisition Plans (not applicable) | |||
2. Type of Contract (D&F): (not applicable) | |||
3. Justification and Approvals (J&As): | |||
Up to $500,000 Over $500,000 |
CO/KO CO/KO |
CO/KO CAG* | |
4. Competitive Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, and Amendments: | |||
Up to $500,000 Over $500,000 |
CO/KO CO/KO, Legal |
CO/KO SOAL-KA | |
5. Business Clearance: (not applicable) | |||
6. Contract Clearance: (not applicable) | |||
7. Ratifications: | |||
Up to $25,000 Over $25,000 |
CO/KO CO/KO |
Chief, Contracting Office DOP | |
8. Terminations: | |||
For Convenience: Up to $500,000 Over $500,000 For Default: |
CO/KO CO/KO CO/KO |
CO/KO SOAL-KA** SOAL-KA** |
* CAG will coordinate Legal Review.
** SOAL-KA will obtain Legal support as required.