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Attachment 5601-1
USSOCOM Review Process and Approval Levels
Current to SCN200903
June 2009
Index

1. Review Package Contents

2. Approval Levels of Authority & Document Review

REVIEW PACKAGE CONTENTS CHECKLIST*

Justification and Approvals (J&A):

    J&A (with appropriate certification and review signatures)

Source Selection or Evaluation Plans:
Source Selection Plan or Evaluation Plan
Applicable Determination & Findings (D&F’s)

Solicitations:
Solicitation
Acquisition Plan (as applicable)
Evaluation Plan (competitive only)
Source Selection Plan (competitive only)
Justification & Approval (non-competitive only)
Administrative Checklist
Local Legal Review

Type of Contract (D&F) (Letter, Personal Services, UCA):
D&F
Local Legal Review
SOW
Funding Documents
Draft Letter Contract

Business Clearance:
Draft Competitive Range Determination (competitive only)
Business Clearance Memorandum
Proposal (non-competitive only)
Audit Reports (non-competitive only)
Evaluation Plan (competitive only)
Local Legal Review
Administrative Checklist
Model Contract w/ applicable terms and conditions (See Note 2)

Contract Clearance:
Contract
Technical Evaluation (competitive only)
Final Business Clearance Memorandum
Copy of Deficiency Letter (competitive only)
Administrative Checklist
Local Legal Review
Contract file items as requested by the reviewer

Terminations:
Termination Authority Form
Modification
Local Legal Review
Show Cause Letter

Ratifications:
D&F (including all documentation of unauthorized commitment)
Local Legal Review
Ratification Checklist with associated documents

* Reference SOFARS 5604.803 Contents of Contract Files, DCG Part 4.1 Contents of Contract Files, and DCG Part 4.2 Contract Files Assurance and “Chain of Custody” that also require SOAL-KA Reviewers to review the quality of contract files and structure at the location where the official contract file is stored.
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.
3. In the absence of the Competition Advocate General (CAG) authority, the HCA/DOP will assume the review/approval duties.

Attachment 5601-1.2a
APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – July 2008
(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)
(Thresholds include Non-Competitive actions)
NSWG 1, 2, 4, and MARSOC

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans:

This section is not applicable to the subject contracting offices.

2. Type of Contract (D&F):

Letter
Personal Service Contract
Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

SOAL-KA & Legal
SOAL-KA & Legal
SOAL-KA & Legal

DOP
DOP
DOP

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As):

Up to $100,000
Over $100,000 to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $11,500,000
Over $11,500,000 to $57,000,000
Over $57,000,000

CO/KO
Legal
SOAL-KA & Legal
CAG, SOAL-KA & Legal
CAG, SOAL-KA & Legal

CO/KO
CO/KO
CAG
HCA/DOP
SPE

4. Competitive Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, Requests for Quote, and Amendments: *

Up to $100,000
Over $100,000 to $550,000
Over $550,000

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal

CO/KO
SOAL-KA
SOAL-KA

5. Business Clearance: *

Up to $100,000
Over $100,000 to $550,000
Over $550,000

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal

CO/KO
SOAL-KA
SOAL-KA

6. Contract Clearance: **

Up to $100,000
Over $100,000 to $550,000
Over $550,000

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal

CO/KO
SOAL-KA
SOAL-KA

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: ***

Up to $100,000
Over 100,000 to $550,000
Over $550,000

Chief, Contracting Office
SOAL-KA
SOAL-KA & Legal

SSA
SSA
SSA

Attachment 5601-1.2a (continued)

 

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

8. Ratifications:

Up to $25,000
Over $25,000

CO/KO & Legal
Chief, Contracting Office, SOAL-KA & 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
KO/CO

Chief, Contracting Office & Legal

SOAL-KA

Chief, Contracting Office

SOAL-KA

           

* Includes GSA for services.
** 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.
*** When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount.
NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds.

Attachment 5601-1.2b
APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – July 2008
(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)
TAKO

 

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans*

Development:
Over $10 million

Production or Services:
Over $25 million in any one year or over $50 million for all years.

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
DOP
DOP

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As):

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $5,500,000
Over $5,500,000 to $11,500,000
Over $11,500,000 to $57,000,000
Over $57,000,000

CO/KO
Legal
SOAL-KA & Legal
CAG, SOAL-KA & Legal
CAG, SOAL-KA & Legal

CO/KO
CCA
CAG
HCA/DOP
SPE

4. Competitive Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, Requests for Quote, and Amendments:

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $20,00,000
Over $20,000,000 to $50,000,000
Over $50,000,000

CO/KO
Legal
Legal
Division Chief & Legal

CO/KO
CO/KO
Division Chief
SOAL-KA***

5. Business Clearance:

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $20,00,000
Over $20,000,000 to $50,000,000
Over $50,000,000

CO/KO
Legal
Legal
Division Chief & Legal

CO/KO
CO/KO
Division Chief
SOAL-KA***

         

Attachment 5601-1.2b (continued)

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

6. Contract Clearance:**

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $20,00,000
Over $20,000,000 to $50,000,000
Over $50,000,000

CO/KO
Legal
Legal
Division Chief & Legal

CO/KO
CO/KO
Division Chief
SOAL-KA***

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans:

Up to $5,500,000
Over $5,500,000

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal

SSA
SSA

8. Ratifications:

Up to $100,000
Over $100,000

CO/KO & Legal
Chief, Contracting Office, SOAL-KA & Legal

Chief, Contracting Office
DOP

9. Terminations:

Termination for Default
Termination for Convenience (up to $5,500,000)
Termination for Convenience (Over $5,500,000)

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 in the post-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum in accordance with FAR 15.406-3.
*** SOAL-KA (Field Office Analyst) will be the review/approval authority for classified actions.
Includes GSA for services.
When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount.
NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds.

Attachment 5601-1.2c
APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – July 2008
(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)
SOAL-KH/KP/KW/KI/KR and SOFSA

 

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans*

Development:
Over $10 million

Production or Services:
Over $25 million in any one year or over $50 million for all years.

Other:
Over $100 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
DOP
DOP

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As):

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $5,500,000
Over $5,500,000 to $11,500,000
Over $11,500,000 to $57,000,000
Over $57,000,000

CO/KO
Legal
CCA, SOAL-KA*** & Legal
CAG, SOAL-KA*** & Legal
CAG, SOAL-KA*** & Legal

CO/KO
CCA, Division Chief
CAG
HCA/DOP
SPE

4. Competitive Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, Requests for Quote, and Amendments:

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $20,000,000
Over $20,000,000 to $50,000,000
Over $50,000,000

CO/KO
Legal
Legal
Division Chief & Legal

CO/KO
CO/KO
Division Chief
SOAL-KA***

5. Business Clearance:

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $20,000,000
Over $20,000,000 to $50,000,000
Over $50,000,000

CO/KO
Legal
Legal
Division Chief & Legal

CO/KO
CO/KO
Division Chief
SOAL-KA***

         

Attachment 5601-1.2c (continued)

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

6. Contract Clearance:**

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $20,000,000
Over $20,000,000 to $50,000,000
Over $50,000,000

CO/KO
Legal
Legal
Division Chief & Legal

CO/KO
CO/KO
Division Chief
SOAL-KA***

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans:  

Up to $5,500,000
Over $5,500,000

CO/KO
Legal

SSA
SSA

8. Ratifications:

Up to $100,000
Over $100,000

CO/KO & Legal
SOAL-KA*** & Legal

Division Chief
DOP

9. Terminations:

Termination for Default
Termination for Convenience (up to $5,500,000)
Termination for Convenience (Over $5,500,000)

SOAL-KA*** & Legal
CO/KO

Legal

DOP
Division Chief

Division Chief

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.
*** SOAL-KA (Field Office Analyst) will be the review/approval authority for classified actions.
Includes GSA for services.
When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount.
NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds.

Attachment 5601-1.2d
APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – July 2008
(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)
USASOC

 

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans*

(a) Development:
Over $10 million

(b) Production or Services:
Over $25 million in any year one year or over $50 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
DOP
DOP

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As):

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $1,100,000
Over $1,100,000 to $11,500,000
Over $11,500,000 to $57,000,000
Over $57,000,000

CO/KO
Legal
SOAL-KA & Legal
Legal, CAG, SOAL-KA
Legal, CAG, SOAL-KA

CO/KO
CCA
CAG
HCA/DOP
SPE

4. Competitive Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, Requests for Quote, and Amendments:

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000 up to $1,100,000
Over $1,100,000

CO/KO
Legal
Legal

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office
SOAL-KA

5. Business Clearance:

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $1,100,000
Over $1,100,000

CO/KO
CO/KO
Legal

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office
SOAL-KA

6. Contract Clearance:**

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $1,100,000
Over $1,100,000

CO/KO
CO/KO
Legal

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office
SOAL-KA

         

Attachment 5601-1.2d (continued)

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans:  

Up to $1,100,000
Over $1,100,000

CO/KO
SOAL-KA & Legal

SSA
SSA

8. Ratifications:

Up to $100,000
Over $100,000

CO/KO & Legal
SOAL-KA & 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.
Includes GSA for services.
When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount.
NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds.

Attachment 5601-1.2e
APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – July 2008
(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)
NSWDG

 

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans:

This section is not applicable to the subject contracting offices.

2. Type of Contract (D&F):

Letter
Personal Service Contract
Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

SOAL-KA & Legal
SOAL-KA & Legal
SOAL-KA & Legal

DOP
DOP
DOP

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As):

Up to $100,000
Over $100,000 to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $11,500,000
Over $11,500,000 to $57,000,000
Over $57,000,000

CO/KO
Legal
SOAL-KA & Legal
CAG, SOAL-KA & Legal
CAG, SOAL-KA & Legal

CO/KO
CCA
CAG
HCA/DOP
SPE

4. Competitive Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, Requests for Quote, and Amendments:*

Up to $100,000
Over $100,000 to $550,000
Over $550,000

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal

CO/KO
SOAL-KA
SOAL-KA

5. Business Clearance: *

Up to $100,000
Over $100,000 to $550,000
Over $550,000

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal

CO/KO
SOAL-KA
SOAL-KA

6. Contract Clearance: **

Up to $100,000
Over $100,000 to $550,000
Over $550,000

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal

CO/KO
SOAL-KA
SOAL-KA

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: ***

Up to $100,000
Over 100,000 to $550,000
Over $550,000

Chief, Contracting Office
SOAL-KA
SOAL-KA & Legal

SSA
SSA
SSA

8. Ratifications:

Up to $25,000
Over $25,000

CO/KO & Legal
Chief, Contracting Office, SOAL-KA & Legal

Chief, Contracting Office
DOP

Attachment 5601-1.2e (continued)

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

9. Terminations:

Termination for Default

Termination for Convenience (up to $100,000)
Termination for Convenience (Over $100,000)

Chief, Contracting Office & Legal
KO/CO

Chief, Contracting Office & Legal

SOAL-KA

Chief, Contracting Office

SOAL-KA

           

* Includes GSA for services.
** 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.
*** When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount.
NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds.

Attachment 5601-1.2f
APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – July 2008
(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)
RDA

 

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans*

(a) Development:
Over $10 million

(b) Production or Services:
Over $25 million in any year one year or over $50 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
DOP
DOP

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As):

Up to $100,000
Over $100,000 to $1,100,000
Over $1,100,000 to $11,500,000
Over $11,500,000 to $57,000,000
Over $57,000,000

CO/KO
CO/KO
SOAL-KA & Legal
SOAL-KA, Legal, CAG
SOAL-KA, Legal, CAG

CO/KO
CCA
CAG
HCA/DOP
SPE

4. Competitive Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, Requests for Quote, and Amendments:

Up to $1,100,000
Over $1,100,000

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal

CO/KO
SOAL-KA

5. Business Clearance:

Up to $1,100,000
Over $1,100,000

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal

CO/KO
SOAL-KA

6. Contract Clearance:**

Up to $1,100,000
Over $1,100,000

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal

CO/KO
SOAL-KA

         

Attachment 5601-1.2f (continued)

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans:

Up to $1,100,000
Over $1,100,000

CO/KO
SOAL-KA & Legal

SSA
SSA

8. Ratifications:

Up to $25,000
Over $25,000

CO/KO & Legal
Chief, Contracting Office, SOAL-KA & 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, SOAL-KA & 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.
When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount.
Includes GSA for services.
NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds.

Attachment 5601-1.2g
APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – January 2009
(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)
AID

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans*

(a) Development:
Over $10 million

(b) Production or Services:
Over $25 million in any year one year or over $50 million for all years.

(c) Other:
Over $50 million

CO/KO, Legal, & Chief, Contracting Office

CO/KO, Legal, & Chief, Contracting Office

CO/KO, Legal, & Chief, Contracting Office

SSA

SSA

SSA

2. Type of Contract (D&F):

Letter

Personal Service Contract

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

Legal, SOAL-KA, & Chief, Contracting Office
Legal, SOAL-KA, & Chief, Contracting Office
Legal, SOAL-KA, & Chief, Contracting Office

DOP

DOP

DOP

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As):

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $5,500,000

Over $5,500,000 to $11,500,000

Over $11,500,000 to $57,000,000

Over $57,000,000

CO/KO
CO/KO, Legal, & Chief, Contracting Office
Legal, SOAL-KA, & Chief, Contracting Office
CO/KO, Legal, CAG, SOAL-KA, & Chief, Contracting Office
CO/KO, Legal, CAG, SOAL-KA, & Chief, Contracting Office

CO/KO
CCA

CAG

HCA/DOP

SPE

4. Competitive Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, Requests for Quote, and Amendments:

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $5,500,000
Over $5,500,000

Legal
Legal
CO/KO, Legal, & Chief, Contract Office

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office
SOAL-KA

Attachment 5601-1.2g (continued)

 

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

 

5. Business Clearance:

 

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $5,500,000
Over $5,500,000

CO/KO
Legal
Legal, Chief, Contracting Office, & AMCOM Director

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office
SOAL-KA

 

6. Contract Clearance:**

 

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $5,500,000
Over $5,500,000

CO/KO
Legal
Legal, & Chief, Contracting Office

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office
SOAL-KA

 

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans:  

 

Up to $5,500,000
Over $5,500,000

Legal, & Chief, Contracting Office
CO/KO, Legal, SOAL-KA, & Chief, Contracting Office

SSA
SSA

 

8. Ratifications:

 

Up to $100,000
Over $100,000

Legal
Legal, SOAL-KA, & Chief, Contracting Office

Chief, Contracting Office
DOP

 

9. Terminations:

 

Termination for Default

Termination for Convenience (up to $5,500,000)
Termination for Convenience (Over $5,500,000)

Legal, Chief, Contracting Office, & AMCOM Director
Legal

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.
Includes GSA for services.
When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount.
NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds.

Attachment 5601-1.2h
APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – July 2008
(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)
RCO - Joint

 

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
DOP
DOP

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As):

Up to $100,000
Over $100,000 to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $11,500,000
Over $11,500,000 to $57,000,000
Over $57,000,00

CO/KO
CO/KO
CCA, SOAL-KA & Legal
CAG, SOAL-KA & Legal
CAG, SOAL-KA & Legal

CO/KO
CCA
CAG
HCA/DOP
SPE

4. Competitive Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, Requests for Quote, and Amendments:

 

Up to $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal

CO/KO
SOAL-KA

5. Business Clearance:

 

Up to $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000

CO/KO
SOAL-KA

CO/KO
SOAL-KA

6. Contract Clearance: **

 

Up to $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal

CO/KO
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 $25,000
Over $25,000

CO/KO & Legal
Chief, Contracting Office, SOAL-KA & 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

 When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount.
Includes GSA for services.
** 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.
NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds.

Attachment 5601-1.2i
APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – July 2008
(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)
RCO - Bragg

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans: *

(a) Development:
Over $10 million

(b) Production or Services:
Over $25 million in any year one year or over $50 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
DOP
DOP

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As):

Up to $100,000
Over $100,000 to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $11,500,000
Over $11,500,000 to $57,000,000
Over $57,000,000

CO/KO
Legal
CCA, SOAL-KA & Legal
Legal, SOAL-KA, CAG
Legal, SOAL-KA, CAG

CO/KO
CCA
CAG
HCA/DOP
SPE

4. Competitive Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, Requests for Quote, and Amendments:

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office

CO/KO
SOAL-KA

5. Business Clearance:

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office

CO/KO
SOAL-KA

6. Contract Clearance: **

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office

CO/KO
SOAL-KA

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans:

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal

SSA
SSA

Attachment 5601-1.2i (continued)

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

8. Ratifications:

Up to $25,000
Over $25,000

CO/KO & Legal
Chief, Contracting Office, SOAL-KA & 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, SOAL-KA & 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.
When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount.
Includes GSA for services.
NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds.

Attachment 5601-1.2j
APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – July 2008
(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)
Other Offices

 

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

 

1. Acquisition Plans*

 

(a) Development:

Over $10 million

(b) Production or Services:

Over $25 million in any year one year or over $50 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
DOP
DOP

 

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As):

 

Up to $100,000
Over $100,000 to $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000 to $11,500,000
Over $11,500,000 to $57,000,000
Over $57,000,000

CO/KO
CO/KO & Legal
SOAL-KA & Legal
CAG, SOAL-KA & Legal
CAG, SOAL-KA & Legal

CO/KO
CCA
CAG
HCA/DOP
SPE

 

4. Competitive Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, Requests for Quote, and Amendments:

 

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $1,100,000
Over $1,100,000

CO/KO
Legal
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office
SOAL-KA

 

5. Business Clearance:

 

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $1,100,000
Over $1,100,000

CO/KO
CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office
SOAL-KA

 

6. Contract Clearance: **

 

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $1,100,000
Over $1,100,000

CO/KO
CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office & Legal

CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office
SOAL-KA

 
           
                 

Attachment 5601-1.2j (continued)

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans:

Up to $1,100,000
Over $1,100,000

CO/KO
SOAL-KA & Legal

SSA
SSA

8. Ratifications:

Up to $25,000
Over $25,000

CO/KO & Legal
Chief, Contracting Office, SOAL-KA & 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.
When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount.
Includes GSA for services.
NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds.

 

Attachment 5601-1.2k
APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – February 2007
(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)
Contingency Operations (SOAL-KCC)

 

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

 

1. Acquisition Plans (not applicable)

 
       

2. Type of Contract (D&F): (as required)

 

Over $550,000

CO/KO

SOAL-KA

 

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As):

 

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000 to $5,500,000
Over $5,500,000 to $11,500,000
Over $11,500,000 to $57,000,000
Over $57,000,000

CO/KO
CO/KO, Legal
CO/KO, & SOAL-KA
CO/KO, SOAL-KA & CAG*
CO/KO, SOAL-KA & CAG*

CO/KO
SOAL-KA
CAG*
HCA/DOP
SPE

 

4. Competitive Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, Requests for Quote, and Amendments:

 

Up to $550,000
Over $550,000

CO/KO
CO/KO, Legal

CO/KO
SOAL-KA

 

5. Business Clearance:

 

Over $550,000

CO/KO

SOAL-KA

 

6. Contract Clearance: **

 

Over $550,000

CO/KO

SOAL-KA

 

7. Ratifications:

 

Up to $10,000
Over $10,000 to $25,000
Over $25,000

CO/KO
CO/KO, Chief, Contracting Office
Chief, Contracting Office/SOAL-KA

Chief, Contracting Office
SOAL-KA
DOP

 

8. Terminations:

 

Termination for Default
Termination for Convenience (up to $550,000
Termination for Convenience (Over $550,000)

CO/KO
CO/KO

CO/KO

SOAL-KA***
CO/KO

SOAL-KA***

 
               
                   

CAG will coordinate Legal Review.
** 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.
*** SOAL-KA will obtain Legal support as required.
Includes GSA for services
NOTE – Contracting Officers shall obtain and document internal independent reviews of their actions between the simplified acquisition threshold and headquarter review thresholds.

Attachment 5601-1.2l*
CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY – March 20091
(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)
All USSOCOM Contracting Offices and Field Ordering Officers (FOO)
(with specific construction contracting authority delegations)

 

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

 

1. Requests for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, Requests for Quote, and Amendments:

 

Up to Micro-Purchase Threshold
Over Micro-Purchase Threshold up to $550,000

Over $550,000 to $750,000
Over $750,000

FOO2,3 or CO/KO
CO/KO

Legal
SOAL-KA, Legal

FOO2,3 or CO/KO
Chief, Contracting Office4

SOAL-KA
DOP5

 

5. Business Clearance:

 

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold up to $250,000

Over $250,000 to $750,000
Over $750,000 to $1,500,000

CO/KO4

Chief, Contracting Office, Legal
SOAL-KA, Legal

Chief, Contracting Office

SOAL-KA
DOP

 
                           

*See DCG for further limitations.

1 a. Headquarters Contracting Divisions (HCD) or Field Contracting Offices (FCO) thresholds specified in Attachments 5601-1.2a-k apply if they are lower than the approval levels above.

2 Review and approval applies to RFQs only. All contract award documents must be reviewed and approved by the cognizant contingency contracting officer prior to award.

3 Contingency contracting only and with specifically delegated authority under this policy memorandum for unspecified minor military construction (required by DoD Financial Management Regulation, Volume 12, Chapter 27).

4 If the Chief, Contracting Office is not APDP Level II and has not attended CON 244, SOAL-KA review is required.

5 Project must be specifically approved in advance by CDRUSSOCOM (See DCG).

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