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Attachment 5601-1
USSOCOM Review and Approval Levels
Current to SCN201410
October 2014
Index

1.     Review Package Contents

2.     Approval Levels of Authority & Document Review

5601-1.2x-1 SORDAC-KH/KP/KW/KI/KR/KS, SOFSA, and TAKO-MAR
5601-1.2x-2 USASOC, WARCOM-C1/C2 and RCO-1

5601-1.2x-4 TSOCs and Contingency Operations
5601-1.2x-5 Other Offices

Attachment 5601-1.1

REVIEW PACKAGE CONTENTS CHECKLIST*
(Revised October 2014)

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 Planning Documents or Brief (as applicable)
Evaluation Plan or Source Selection Plan (competitive only)
Justification & Approval (non-competitive only)
Administrative Checklist
Local Legal Review

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

Business Clearance:
Draft Competitive Range Determination (competitive only)
Pre-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum
(non-competitive, non-formal source selection procedures)
Proposal (non-competitive only)
Audit Reports (non-competitive only)
Initial SSEB report (competitive only)
Local Legal Review
Administrative Checklist
Model Contract w/ applicable terms and conditions (See Note 2)

Contract Clearance:
Contract
Post-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum
(non-competitive, non-formal source selection procedures)
Copy of Deficiency Letter (competitive only)
Administrative Checklist
Local Legal Review
Contract file items as requested by the reviewer
Final SSEB Report or Technical Evaluation (competitive only)
SSAC Report (competitive only)
Final Decision Briefing
Draft Source Selection Decision Document (SSDD)

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 SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR Reviewers to review the quality of contract files and structure at the location where the official contract file is stored.
All documents listed above are to be included in packages sent for review to SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR as required and applicable to the specific contracting action.

NOTES

1

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

2

In the absence of the Competition Advocate General (CAG) authority, the HCA/DOP will assume the review/approval duties.

3

Anytime the FAR/DFARS (see attached DoD listing) states a Determination is required, the determination is to be made in writing and be placed in the contract file. The DoD listing provides examples. USSOCOM templates are to be used when available.

4

All SIGREDUX Contracting Actions will be reviewed by KO, HCD/FCO, and Legal. This includes contract actions conducted under FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. Approval for SIGREDUX Ratifications and Terminations will be done by the DoP. All other approvals will be by SORDAC-KX.

5

In the absence of the DDOP-MAR, SORDAC-KM will assume the review/approval duties.

6

For actions requiring approval by SORDAC-KM and DDOP-MAR, the approval authority is specified in the DCG.

7

All items requiring Headquarters (HCA/DOP/DDOP/CAG/SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR or DDOP-MAR) review/approval must be first reviewed by the HCD/FCO.

8

Review and Approval Authorities are displayed as SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR. DDOP-MAR will be the authority for MAR offices unless notified otherwise. All others will be SORDAC-KM/KX as appropriate.

Attachment 5601-1.2a

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – October 2014

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

SORDAC-KH/KP/KW/KI/KR/KS, SOFSA and TAKO

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans 1

 

 

Development:

   

Over $10 Million

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

SSA**

 

   

Production or Services:

   

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

Legal & KX SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

SSA**

 

   

Additional requirements for services

   

For Services and Information Technology Services, refer to 5601-1.2x-1 Acquisition Strategy Approval Thresholds

   

2. Type of Contract (D&F):

Single-Award Indefinite-Quantity Contracts > $103M

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, DOP

SPE

     

Award Fee Contracts

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

     

Incentive Fee Contracts

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Personal Services Contract

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

 

   

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

 

   

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH CLINs (> $1M OR > 3 yrs)

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

HCA/DOP

     

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH CLINs (≤ $1M AND ≤ 3 yrs)

KO

HCD/FCO5

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As), Brand Name Justifications, and Exception to Fair Opportunity:

Up to $650,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $6,500,000

Legal

CCA, HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $6,500,000 to $12,500,000

CCA, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

CAG

 

   

Over $12,500,000 to $85,500,000

CAG, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

HCA/DOP

 

   

Over $85,500,000

CAG, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

SPE

4a. Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes: 6
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders) to $20,000,000

Legal

KO

 

   

Over $20,000,000 to $50,000,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

For competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SSA 3

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

4b. Requests for Final Proposals Revisions (if applicable):

For competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SSA 3

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

5. Business Clearance: 6
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders) to $20,000,000

Legal

KO

 

   

Over $20,000,000 to $50,000,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

For competitive –

   

 

   

Over $50,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

 

   

For non-competitive –

   

 

   

Over $50,000,000 to $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR 3

 

   

Over $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

6. Contract Clearance: 2
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders) to $20,000,000

Legal

KO

 

   

Over $20,000,000 to $50,000,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

For competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR 3

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000 to $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR 3

   

Over $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: 4

Up to $6,500,000

KO

SSA

 

   

Over $6,500,000

Legal

SSA

8. Post Award Peer Reviews (Required for Services Only):

For competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR 3

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000 to $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR 3

   

Over $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

Note - Post-Award Peer Reviews (competitive and non-competitive): If base period of performance is greater than one year perform review at midpoint, all other reviews are done before exercising each option year.

9. Ratifications:

Up to $150,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $150,000

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

10. Terminations:

Termination for Default

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

 

   

Termination for Convenience (up to $6,500,000)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (over $6,500,000)

Legal

HCD/FCO

1 Reference DCG Part 7 for various planning documents.
2 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
3 Peer Reviews to be conducted in accordance with PGI 201.1.

    •   For competitive actions –
    −      Over $50M but less than $1B, reviewers include SSAC, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, HCD/FCO Chief, and Legal
    −      Over $1B, reviewers include SSA, SSAC, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, and DOP.
    •   For non-competitive actions –
    −      Over $50M but less than $500M, reviewers include HCD/FCO Chief, and Legal
    −      Over $500M, reviewers include HCD/FCO, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, and DOP.

4 When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount
5 When the HCD/FCO is also the KO, the approval authority will be the HCA/DOP
6 Includes GSA for service
** As delineated in DFARS 207.103(g), the Program Manager, or other official responsible for the program, has overall responsibility for the acquisition planning. PEO/Director/O-6 or civilian equivalent are authorized to approve non-competitive acquisition plans.

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 – October 2014

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

USASOC, WARCOM-C1/C2 and RCO-1

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans 1

 

 

Development:

   

Over $10 Million

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

SSA

 

   

Production or Services:

   

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

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

SSA

 

   

Additional requirements for services

   

For Services and Information Technology Services, refer to 5601-1.2x-2a Acquisition Strategy Approval Thresholds

   

2. Type of Contract (D&F):

Single-Award Indefinite-Quantity Contracts > $103M

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, DOP

SPE

     

Award Fee Contracts

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

     

Incentive Fee Contracts

KO

HCD/FCO

     

Personal Services Contract

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

 

   

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

 

   

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH CLINs (> $1M OR > 3 yrs)

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

HCA/DOP

     

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH CLINs (≤ $1M AND ≤ 3 yrs)

KO

HCD/FCO6

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As), Brand Name Justifications, and Exception to Fair Opportunity:

Up to $650,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $6,500,000

Legal

CCA

 

   

Over $6,500,000 to $12,500,000

CCA, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

CAG

 

   

Over $12,500,000 to $85,500,000

CAG, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

HCA/DOP

 

   

Over $85,500,000

CAG, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

SPE

4a. Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes: 4
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $6,500,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $6,500,000 to $50,000,000

Legal

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

 

   

For competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SSA 3

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

4b. Requests for Final Proposals Revisions (if applicable):

For competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SSA 3

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

5. Business Clearance: 4
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $6,500,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $6,500,000 to $50,000,000

Legal

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

 

   

For competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000 to $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR 3

   

Over $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

6. Contract Clearance: 2
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $6,500,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $6,500,000 to $50,000,000

Legal

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

     

For competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR 3

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000 to $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR 3

   

Over $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: 5

Up to $6,500,000

KO

SSA

 

   

Over $6,500,000

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, Legal

SSA

8. Post Award Peer Reviews (Required for Services Only):

For competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR 3

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000 to $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR 3

   

Over $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

Note - Post-Award Peer Reviews (competitive and non-competitive): If base period of performance is greater than one year perform review at midpoint, all other reviews are done before exercising each option year.

9. Ratifications:

Up to $150,000

KO & Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $150,000

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

10. Terminations:

Termination for Default

Legal

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

 

   

Termination for Convenience (up to $150,000)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (over $150,000)

Legal

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

1 Reference DCG Part 7 for various planning documents
2 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
3 Peer Reviews to be conducted in accordance with PGI 201.1.

    •   For competitive actions –
    −      Over $50M but less than $1B, reviewers include SSAC, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, HCD/FCO Chief, and Legal
    −      Over $1B, reviewers include SSA, SSAC, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, and DOP.
    •   For non-competitive actions –
    −      Over $50M but less than $500M, reviewers include HCD/FCO Chief, and Legal
    −      Over $500M, reviewers include HCD/FCO, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, and DOP.

4 Includes GSA for service
5 When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount
6 When the HCD/FCO is also the KO, the approval authority will be the HCA/DOP

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 – October 2014

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

MARSOC and RCO-2

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans 5

Development:

   

Over $10 Million

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

SSA

 

   

Production or Services:

   

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

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

SSA

 

   

Additional requirements for services

   

For Services and Information Technology Services, refer to 5601-1.2x-3a Acquisition Strategy Approval Thresholds

   

2. Type of Contract (D&F):

 

Single-Award Indefinite-Quantity Contracts > $103M

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, DOP

SPE

     

Award Fee Contracts

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

     

Incentive Fee Contracts

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Personal Services Contract

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

 

   

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

     

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH CLINs (> $1M OR > 3 yrs)

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

HCA/DOP

     

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH CLINs (≤ $1M AND ≤ 3 yrs)

KO

HCD/FCO4

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As), Brand Name Justifications, and Exception to Fair Opportunity:

Up to $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $150,000 to $650,000

Legal

CCA

 

   

Over $650,000 to $12,500,000

CCA, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

CAG

 

   

Over $12,500,000 to $85,500,000

CAG, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

HCA/DOP

 

   

Over $85,500,000

CAG, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

SPE

4. Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes: 1
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $150,000 to $1,000,000

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $1,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

5. Business Clearance: 1
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $150,000 to $1,000,000

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $1,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

6. Contract Clearance: 2
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $150,000 to $1,000,000

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $1,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: 3

Up to $1,000,000

HCD/FCO

SSA

 

   

Over $1,000,000

Legal & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

SSA

8. Ratifications:

Up to $25,000

KO & Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $25,000

Legal, HCD/FCO & SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

9. Terminations:

Termination for Default

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

 

   

Termination for Convenience (up to $150,000)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (over $150,000)

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

1 Includes GSA for service
2 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
3 When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount
4 When the HCD/FCO is also the KO, the approval authority will be the HCA/DOP
5 Reference DCG Part 7 for various planning documents

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 – October 2014

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

Other Offices

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans 1

 

 

Development:

   

Over $10 Million

Legal & SORDAC-KX

SSA

 

   

Production or Services:

   

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

Legal & SORDAC-KX

SSA

 

   

Additional requirements for services

   

For Services and Information Technology Services, refer to 5601-1.2x-5 Acquisition Strategy Approval Thresholds

   

2. Type of Contract (D&F):

Single-Award Indefinite-Quantity Contracts > $103M

Legal & SORDAC-KX, DOP

SPE

     

Award Fee Contracts

Legal & SORDAC-KX

DOP

     

Incentive Fee Contracts

KO

HCD/FCO

     

Personal Services Contract

Legal & SORDAC-KX

DOP

 

   

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

Legal & SORDAC-KX

DOP

 

   

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH CLINs (> $1M OR > 3 yrs)

Legal & SORDAC-KX

HCA/DOP

     

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH CLINs (≤ $1M AND ≤ 3 yrs)

KO

HCD/FCO6

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As), Brand Name Justifications, and Exception to Fair Opportunity:

Up to $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $150,000 to $1,000,000

KO, Legal

CCA

 

   

Over $1,000,000 to $12,500,000

CCA, Legal, SORDAC-KX

CAG

 

   

Over $12,500,000 to $85,500,000

CAG, Legal, SORDAC-KX

HCA/DOP

 

   

Over $85,500,000

CAG, Legal, SORDAC-KX

SPE

4a. Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes: 4
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $1,000,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $1,000,000 to $50,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KX

     

For competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SSA 3

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KX

4b. Requests for Final Proposals Revisions (if applicable):

For competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SSA 3

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KX

5. Business Clearance: 4
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $1,000,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $1,000,000 to $50,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KX

     

For competitive –

   
     

Over $50,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KX

     

For non-competitive –

   
     

Over $50,000,000 to $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KX 3

     

Over $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

6. Contract Clearance: 2
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $650,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Over $650,000 to $1,000,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $1,000,000 to $50,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KX

     

For competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KX 3

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000 to $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KX 3

   

Over $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: 5

Up to $1,000,000

KO

SSA

 

   

Over $1,000,000

SORDAC-KX, Legal

SSA

8. Post Award Peer Reviews (Required for Services Only):

For competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000 to $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KX 3

   

Over $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Over $50,000,000 to $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

SORDAC-KX 3

   

Over $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

Note - Post-Award Peer Reviews (competitive and non-competitive): If base period of performance is greater than one year perform review at midpoint, all other reviews are done before exercising each option year.

9. Ratifications:

Up to $25,000

KO & Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $25,000

Legal, HCD/FCO & SORDAC-KX

DOP

10. Terminations:

Termination for Default

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KX

 

   

Termination for Convenience (up to $150,000)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (over $150,000)

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KX

1 Reference DCG Part 7 for various planning documents
2 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
3 Peer Reviews to be conducted in accordance with PGI 201.1.

    •   For competitive actions –
    −      Over $50M but less than $1B, reviewers include SSAC, SORDAC-KX, HCD/FCO Chief, and Legal
    −      Over $1B, reviewers include SSA, SSAC, Legal, SORDAC-KX, and DOP.
    •   For non-competitive actions –
    −      Over $50M but less than $500M, reviewers include HCD/FCO Chief, and Legal
    −      Over $500M, reviewers include HCD/FCO, Legal, SORDAC-KX, and DOP.

4 Includes GSA for service
5 When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount
6 When the HCD/FCO is also the KO, the approval authority will be the HCA/DOP

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 – October 2014

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

TSOCs and Contingency Operations

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans (formal Acquisition Plans are not applicable to the subject contracting offices)

For Services and Information Technology Services, refer to 5601-1.2x-4 Acquisition Strategy Approval Thresholds

2. Type of Contract (D&F):

Single-Award Indefinite-Quantity Contracts > $103M

Legal & SORDAC-KX, DOP

SPE

     

Award Fee Contracts

Legal & SORDAC-KX

DOP

     

Incentive Fee Contracts

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Personal Services Contract

Legal & SORDAC-KX

DOP

 

   

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

Legal & SORDAC-KX

DOP

     

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH CLINs (> $1M OR > 3 yrs)

Legal & SORDAC-KX

HCA/DOP

     

Contracts or orders with T&M or LH CLINs (≤ $1M AND ≤ 3 yrs)

KO

HCD/FCO4

3. Justification and Approvals (J&As), Brand Name Justifications, and Exception to Fair Opportunity:

Up to $250,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $250,000 to $650,000

Legal

SORDAC-KX

 

   

Over $650,000 to $12,500,000

CCA, Legal, SORDAC-KX

CAG

 

   

Over $12,500,000 to $85,500,000

CAG, Legal, SORDAC-KX

HCA/DOP

 

   

Over $85,500,000

CAG, Legal, SORDAC-KX

SPE

4. Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes: 1
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $250,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $250,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KX

5. Business Clearance: 1
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $250,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $250,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KX

6. Contract Clearance: 2
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up to $250,000

KO

KO

 

   

Over $250,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KX

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: 3

Up to $250,000

HCD/FCO

SSA

     

Over $250,000

SORDAC-KX, Legal

SSA

8. Ratifications:

Up to $10,000

KO & Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $10,000

Legal, HCD/FCO & SORDAC-KX

DOP

9. Terminations:

Termination for Default

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KX

 

   

Termination for Convenience (up to $250,000)

KO, Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (over $250,000)

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KX

1 Includes GSA for service
2 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
3 When the Reviewer is also the SSA, the SSP must be reviewed in accordance with 5615.303(B), regardless of the dollar amount
4 When the HCD/FCO is also the KO, the approval authority will be the HCA/DOP

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 – October 2014 1

(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, Request for Quote, and Amendments:
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Up Micro-Purchase Threshold

FOO2,3 or KO

FOO2,3 or KO

 

   

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold up to $650,000

KO

HCD/FCO 4

 

   

Over $650,000 to $750,000

Legal

SORDAC-KX

 

   

Over $750,000

Legal & SORDAC-KX

DOP 5

2. Business Clearance:
(Reviews apply to all contracting actions, including task orders and delivery orders, regardless of method (i.e. FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 16, etc.)
(Exception: IDIQ supply contracts with FFP CLINs and defined delivery schedule based on days-after-receipt-of-order that result in in-scope routine delivery orders.)

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold up to $250,000

KO 4

HCD/FCO

 

   

Over $250,000 to $750,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SORDAC-KX

     

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

Legal & SORDAC-KX

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.

    b. Thresholds established for acquisition plans, D&Fs, J&As, ratifications, and terminations apply to construction.

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 HCD/FCO is not APDP Level II and has not attended CON 244, SORDAC-KX review is required.
5 Project must be specifically approved in advance by CDRUSSOCOM (See DCG)

Attachment 5601-1.2x-1

Acquisition Strategy APPROVAL THRESHOLDS – October 2014

SORDAC-KH/KP/KW/KI/KR/KS, SOFSA, and TAKO

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Strategy Approvals

 

Services (if applicable):

   

CAT III ≥ $150,000 to $10,000,000

CO/KO

HCD/FCO

     

CAT II > $10,000,000 to $250,000,000

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, & DDOP

PEO or PEO-Services*

 

   

CAT I ≥ $250,000,000 to $1 billion

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, & DDOP or DOP

USSOCOM Acquisition Executive (SOAE)

     

CAT I estimated total value ≥ $1 billion** (or more than $300 million in any one year)

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, DDOP or DOP, SOAE

USD(AT&L)

     

SPECIAL INTEREST (as designated by the USD(AT&L)

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, DDOP or DOP, SOAE, and outside agency Peer Review

USD(AT&L)

     

Information Technology Services:

   

CAT IA ≥ $500,000,000

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, DDOP or DOP, SOAE, and USSOCOM CIO

USD(AT&L)

* PEO or DPEO for service acquisitions assigned to a respective PEO; the SORDAC PEO-Services will approve services not assigned to a PEO. For TAKO, the approval authority is AMCOM Director, Special Programs (Aviation). For acquisitions exceeding $85.5M that are not performance-based, see SOFARS 5637.170-2.
** Over $1 billion, delegated by USD(AT&L) to DPAP.

NOTE – The program manager, or other official responsible for the program, has overall responsibility for acquisition planning.

Attachment 5601-1.2x-2

Acquisition Strategy APPROVAL THRESHOLDS – October 2014

USASOC, WARCOM-C1/C2 and RCO-1

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Strategy Approvals

 

Services (if applicable):

   

CAT III ≥ $150,000 to $6,500,000

Small Business Specialist, CO/KO, (Legal over $650K)

HCD/FCO

     

CAT III over $6,500,000 to $10,000,000

Small Business Specialist & Legal

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

 

   

CAT II ≥ $10,000,000 to $250,000,000

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, & DDOP or DOP

PEO or PEO-Services*

 

   

CAT I ≥ $250,000,000 to $1 billion

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, & DDOP or DOP

USSOCOM Acquisition Executive (SOAE)

     

CAT I estimated total value ≥ $1 billion** (or more than $300 million in any one year)

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, DDOP or DOP, SOAE

USD(AT&L)

     

SPECIAL INTEREST (as designated by the USD(AT&L)

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, DDOP or DOP, SOAE, and outside agency Peer Review

USD(AT&L)

     

Information Technology Services:

   

CAT IA ≥ $500,000,000

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, DDOP or DOP, SOAE, and USSOCOM CIO

USD(AT&L)

* PEO or DPEO for service acquisitions assigned to a respective PEO; the SORDAC PEO-Services will approve services not assigned to a PEO. For acquisitions exceeding $85.5M that are not performance-based, see SOFARS 5637.170-2.
** Over $1 billion, delegated by USD(AT&L) to DPAP.

NOTE – The program manager, or other official responsible for the program, has overall responsibility for acquisition planning.

Attachment 5601-1.2x-3

Acquisition Strategy APPROVAL THRESHOLDS – October 2014

MARSOC and RCO-2

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Strategy Approvals

 

Services (if applicable):

   

CAT III ≥ $150,000 to $1,000,000

Small Business Specialist & Legal

HCD/FCO

     

CAT III over $1,000,000 to $10,000,000

Small Business Specialist, HCD/FCO & Legal

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

 

   

CAT II over $10,000,000 to $250,000,000

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, & DDOP or DOP

PEO or PEO-Services**

 

   

CAT I ≥ $250,000,000 to $1 billion

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, & DDOP or DOP

USSOCOM Acquisition Executive (SOAE)

     

CAT I estimated total value ≥ $1 billion** (or more than $300 million in any one year)

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, DDOP or DOP, SOAE

USD(AT&L)

     

SPECIAL INTEREST (as designated by the USD(AT&L)

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, DDOP or DOP, SOAE, and outside agency Peer Review

USD(AT&L)

     

Information Technology Services:

   

CAT IA ≥ $500,000,000

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, DDOP or DOP, SOAE, and USSOCOM CIO

USD(AT&L)

* PEO or DPEO for service acquisitions assigned to a respective PEO; the SORDAC PEO-Services will approve services not assigned to a PEO. For acquisitions exceeding $85.5M that are not performance-based, see SOFARS 5637.170-2.
** Over $1 billion, delegated by USD(AT&L) to DPAP.

NOTE – The program manager, or other official responsible for the program, has overall responsibility for acquisition planning.

Attachment 5601-1.2x-4

Acquisition Strategy APPROVAL THRESHOLDS – October 2014

TSOCs and Contingency Operations

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Strategy Approvals

 

Services (if applicable):

   

CAT III ≥ $150,000 to $1,000,000

Small Business Specialist & Legal

HCD/FCO

     

CAT III over $1,000,000 to $10,000,000

Small Business Specialist, HCD/FCO & Legal

SORDAC-KX

 

   

CAT II ≥ $1,000,000 to $250,000,000

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KX, & DDOP or DOP

PEO or PEO-Services*

 

   

CAT I ≥ $250,000,000 to $1 billion

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KX, & DDOP or DOP

USSOCOM Acquisition Executive (SOAE)

     

CAT I estimated total value ≥ $1 billion** (or more than $300 million in any one year)

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KX, DDOP or DOP, SOAE

USD(AT&L)

     

SPECIAL INTEREST (as designated by the USD(AT&L)

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KX, DDOP or DOP, SOAE, and outside agency Peer Review

USD(AT&L)

     

Information Technology Services:

   

CAT IA ≥ $500,000,000

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KX, DDOP or DOP, SOAE, and USSOCOM CIO

USD(AT&L)

* PEO or DPEO for service acquisitions assigned to a respective PEO; the SORDAC PEO-Services will approve services not assigned to a PEO. For acquisitions exceeding $85.5M that are not performance-based, see SOFARS 5637.170-2.
** Over $1 billion, delegated by USD(AT&L) to DPAP.

NOTE – The program manager, or other official responsible for the program, has overall responsibility for acquisition planning.

Attachment 5601-1.2x-5

Acquisition Strategy APPROVAL THRESHOLDS – October 2014

Other Offices

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Strategy Approvals

 

Services (if applicable):

   

CAT III ≥ $150,000 to $1,000,000

Small Business Specialist & Legal

HCD/FCO

     

CAT III over $1,000,000 to $10,000,000

Small Business Specialist, HCD/FCO & Legal

SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR

 

   

CAT II over ≥ $10,000,000 to $250,000,000

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, & DDOP or DOP

PEO or PEO-Services**

 

   

CAT I ≥ $250,000,000 to $1 billion

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, & DDOP or DOP

USSOCOM Acquisition Executive (SOAE)

     

CAT I estimated total value ≥ $1 billion** (or more than $300 million in any one year)

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, DDOP or DOP, SOAE

USD(AT&L)

     

SPECIAL INTEREST (as designated by the USD(AT&L)

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, DDOP or DOP, SOAE, and outside agency Peer Review

USD(AT&L)

     

Information Technology Services:

   

CAT IA ≥ $500,000,000

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SORDAC-KM/KX/MAR, DDOP or DOP, SOAE, and USSOCOM CIO

USD(AT&L)

* PEO or DPEO for service acquisitions assigned to a respective PEO; the SORDAC PEO-Services will approve services not assigned to a PEO. For acquisitions exceeding $85.5M that are not performance-based, see SOFARS 5637.170-2.
** Over $1 billion, delegated by USD(AT&L) to DPAP.

NOTE – The program manager, or other official responsible for the program, has overall responsibility for acquisition planning.

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