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Attachment 5601-1
USSOCOM Review and Approval Levels
Current to SCN201506
August 2015
Index

1.     Review Package Contents

2.     Approval Levels of Authority & Document Review

Attachment 5601-1.1

REVIEW PACKAGE CONTENTS CHECKLIST*
(Revised June 2015)

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:
Competitive –
(Obtain approval to award without discussions or begin discussions)
Access to file
Initial SSEB report
Draft Competitive Range Determination
Local Legal Review
Non-Competitive –
(Obtain approval prior to beginning negotiations)
Access to File
Pre-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum
Proposal
Audit Reports
Model Contract with applicable terms and conditions
Local Legal Review
Additional documents as requested by DPAP for Phase 1 Peer Review

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 SOF AT&L-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 SOF AT&L-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 SOF AT&L-KX.

5

In the absence of the DDOP-MAR, SOF AT&L-KM will assume the review/approval duties.

6

For actions requiring approval by SOF AT&L-KM and DDOP-MAR, the approval authority is specified in the DCG.

7

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

8

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

Attachment 5601-1.2a

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – June 2015

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

SOF AT&L-KH/KP/KW/KI/KR/KS, SOFSA and TAKO

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans 1

 

 

Development:

   

Equal to or greater than $10 Million

Legal & SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

SSA**

 

   

Production or Services:

   

Equal to or greater than $25 million in any one year or equal to or greater than $50 million for all years.

Legal & KX SOF AT&L-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 & SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR, DOP

SPE

     

Award Fee Contracts

Legal & SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

     

Incentive Fee Contracts

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Personal Services Contract

Legal & SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

 

   

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

Legal & SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

 

   

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

Legal & SOF AT&L-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:

Equal to or less than $650,000

KO

KO

 

   

Greater than $650,000 but less than $6,500,000

Legal

CCA, HCD/FCO

 

   

Equal to or greater than $6,500,000 but less than $12,500,000

CCA, Legal, SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

CAG

 

   

Equal to or greater than $12,500,000 but less than $85,500,000

CAG, Legal, SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

HCA/DOP

 

   

Equal to or greater than $85,500,000

CAG, Legal, SOF AT&L-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.)

Equal to or less than $700,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Greater than $700,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders) but less than $20,000,000

Legal

KO

 

   

Equal to or greater than $20,000,000 but less than $50,000,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

For competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SSA 3

   

Equal to or greater than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $500,000,000

HCD/FCO and Legal

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

     

Equal to or greater than $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

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

For competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SSA 3

   

Equal to or greater than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $500,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

     

Equal to or greater than $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

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.)

For Competitive and Non-Competitive –

   
     

Equal to or less than $700,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Greater than $700,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders) but less than $20,000,000

Legal

KO

 

   

Equal to or greater than $20,000,000 but less than $50,000,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

For competitive –

   

 

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000

Peer Review 3

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $500,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

     

Equal to or greater than $500,000,000

Legal, HCD/FCO, LNO, DPAP (Peer Review Phage I)3

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR3

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.)

Equal to or less than $700,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Greater than $700,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders) but less than $20,000,000

Legal

KO

 

   

Equal to or greater than $20,000,000 but less than $50,000,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

For competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR 3

   

Equal to or greater than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR 3

   

Equal to or greater than $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: 4

Equal to or less than $6,500,000

KO

SSA

 

   

Greater than $6,500,000

Legal

SSA

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

For competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR 3

   

Equal to or greater than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR 3

   

Equal to or greater than $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:

Equal to or less than $150,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Greater than $150,000

Legal & SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

10. Terminations:

Termination for Default

Legal & SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

 

   

Termination for Convenience (equal to or less than $6,500,000)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (greater than $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 –
    − Equal to or greater than $50M but less than $1B, reviewers include SSAC-C, Legal, SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR, HCD/FCO and HCD/FCO Chief
    − Greater than or equal $1B, reviewers include SSA, SSAC-C, Legal, SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR, and DDOP/DOP.
    •   For non-competitive actions –
    − Equal to or greater than $50M but less than $500M, reviewers include HCD/FCO Chief and Legal
    − Greater than or equal to $500M, reviewers include HCD/FCO, Legal, SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR, and DDOP/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.

 
     

Attachment 5601-1.2b

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – June 2015

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

USASOC, WARCOM-C1/C2 and RCO-1

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans 1

 

 

Development:

   

Equal to or greater than $10 Million

Legal & SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

SSA

 

   

Production or Services:

   

Equal to or greater than $25 million in any one year or Equal to or greater than $50 million for all years.

Legal & SOF AT&L-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 & SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR, DOP

SPE

     

Award Fee Contracts

Legal & SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

     

Incentive Fee Contracts

KO

HCD/FCO

     

Personal Services Contract

Legal & SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

 

   

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

Legal & SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

 

   

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

Legal & SOF AT&L-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:

Equal to or less than $650,000

KO

KO

 

   

Greater than $650,000 but less than $6,500,000

Legal

CCA

 

   

Equal to or greater than $6,500,000 but less than $12,500,000

CCA, Legal, SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

CAG

 

   

Equal to or greater than $12,500,000 but less than $85,500,000

CAG, Legal, SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

HCA/DOP

 

   

Equal to or greater than $85,500,000

CAG, Legal, SOF AT&L-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.)

Equal to or less than $700,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Greater than $700,000 but less than $6,500,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Equal to or greater than $6,500,000 but less than $50,000,000

Legal

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

 

   

For competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SSA 3

   

Equal to or greater than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $500,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

     

Equal to or greater than $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

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

For competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SSA 3

   

Equal to or greater than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $500,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

     

Equal to or greater than $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

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.)

For Competitive and non-competitive -

   
     

Equal to or less than $700,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Greater than $700,000 but less than $6,500,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Equal to or greater than $6,500,000 but less than $50,000,000

Legal

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

 

   

For competitive –

   

 

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000

Peer Review 3

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $500,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

     

Equal to or greater than $500,000,000

Legal, HCD/FCO, LNO, DPAP (Peer Review Phage I)3

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR3

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.)

Equal to or less than $700,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Greater than $700,000 but less than $6,500,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Equal to or greater than $6,500,000 but less than $50,000,000

Legal

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

     

For competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR 3

   

Equal to or greater than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

   

Equal to or greater than $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: 5

Equal to or less than $6,500,000

KO

SSA

 

   

Greater than $6,500,000

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR, Legal

SSA

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

For competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR 3

   

Equal to or greater than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR 3

   

Equal to or greater than $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:

Equal to or less than $150,000

KO & Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Greater than $150,000

Legal & SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

10. Terminations:

Termination for Default

Legal

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

 

   

Termination for Convenience (equal to or less than $150,000)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (greater than $150,000)

Legal

SOF AT&L-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 –
    − Equal to or greater than $50M but less than $1B, reviewers include SSAC-C, Legal, SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR, HCD/FCO and HCD/FCO Chief
    − Greater than or equal to $1B, reviewers include SSA, SSAC-C, Legal, SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR, and DDOP/DOP.
    •   For non-competitive actions –
    − Equal to or greater than $50M but less than $500M, reviewers include HCD/FCO Chief and Legal
    − Greater than or equal to $500M, reviewers include HCD/FCO, Legal, SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR, and DDOP/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

Attachment 5601-1.2c

 

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – June 2015

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

MARSOC and RCO-2

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans 5

Development:

   

Equal to or greater than $10 Million

Legal & SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

SSA

 

   

Production or Services:

   

Equal to or greater than $25 million in any one year or equal to or greater than $50 million for all years.

Legal & SOF AT&L-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 & SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR, DOP

SPE

     

Award Fee Contracts

Legal & SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

     

Incentive Fee Contracts

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Personal Services Contract

Legal & SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

 

   

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

Legal & SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

     

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

Legal & SOF AT&L-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:

Equal to or less than $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Greater than $150,000 but less than $650,000

Legal

CCA

 

   

Equal to or greater than $650,000 but less than $12,500,000

CCA, Legal, SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

CAG

 

   

Equal to or greater than $12,500,000 but less than $85,500,000

CAG, Legal, SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

HCA/DOP

 

   

Equal to or greater than $85,500,000

CAG, Legal, SOF AT&L-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.)

Equal to or less than $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Greater than $150,000 but less than $700,000

KO

HCD/FCO

     

Equal to or greater than $700,000 but less than $1,000,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Equal to or greater than $1,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-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.)

Equal to or less than $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Greater than $150,000 but less than $700,000

KO

HCD/FCO

     

Equal to or greater than $700,000 but less than $1,000,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Equal to or greater than $1,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-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.)

Equal to or less than $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Greater than $150,000 but less than $700,000

KO

HCD/FCO

     

Equal to or greater than $700,000 but less than $1,000,000

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Equal to or greater than $1,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: 3

Equal to or less than $1,000,000

HCD/FCO

SSA

 

   

Greater than $1,000,000

Legal & SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

SSA

8. Ratifications:

Equal to or less than $25,000

KO & Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Greater than $25,000

Legal, HCD/FCO & SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

DOP

9. Terminations:

Termination for Default

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

 

   

Termination for Convenience (equal to or less than $150,000)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (greater than $150,000)

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-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

 
     

Attachment 5601-1.2d

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – June 2015

(unless further restricted by individual Contracting Officer warrant levels)

Other Offices

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Plans 1

 

 

Development:

   

Equal to or greater than $10 Million

Legal & SOF AT&L-KX

SSA

 

   

Production or Services:

   

Equal to or greater than $25 million in any one year or Equal to or greater than $50 million for all years.

Legal & SOF AT&L-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 & SOF AT&L-KX, DOP

SPE

     

Award Fee Contracts

Legal & SOF AT&L-KX

DOP

     

Incentive Fee Contracts

KO

HCD/FCO

     

Personal Services Contract

Legal & SOF AT&L-KX

DOP

 

   

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

Legal & SOF AT&L-KX

DOP

 

   

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

Legal & SOF AT&L-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:

Equal to or less than $150,000

KO

KO

 

   

Greater than $150,000 but less than $1,000,000

KO, Legal

CCA

 

   

Equal to or greater than $1,000,000 but less than $12,500,000

CCA, Legal, SOF AT&L-KX

CAG

 

   

Equal to or greater than $12,500,000 but less than $85,500,000

CAG, Legal, SOF AT&L-KX

HCA/DOP

 

   

Equal to or greater than $85,500,000

CAG, Legal, SOF AT&L-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.)

Equal to or less than $700,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Greater than $700,000 but less than $1,000,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Equal to or greater than $1,000,000 but less than $50,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-KX

     

For competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SSA 3

   

Equal to or greater than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $500,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-KX

     

Equal to or greater than $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

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

For competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SSA 3

   

Equal to or greater than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $500,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-KX

     

Equal to or greater than $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

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.)

For Competitive and Non-Competitive -

   
     

Equal to or less than $700,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Greater than $700,000 but less than $1,000,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Equal to or greater than $1,000,000 but less than $50,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-KX

     

For competitive –

   

 

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000

Peer Review 3

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $500,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

     

Equal to or greater than $500,000,000

Legal, HCD/FCO, LNO, DPAP (Peer Review Phage I)3

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR3

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.)

Equal to or less than $700,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

KO

 

   

Greater than $700,000 but less than $1,000,000 ($1,000,000 for task orders)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Equal to or greater than $1,000,000 but less than $50,000,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-KX

     

For competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SOF AT&L-KX 3

   

Equal to or greater than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

SOF AT&L-KX 3

   

Equal to or greater than $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: 5

Equal to or less than $1,000,000

KO

SSA

 

   

Greater than $1,000,000

SOF AT&L-KX, Legal

SSA

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

For competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

SOF AT&L-KX 3

   

Equal to or greater than $1 Billion

Peer Review 3

DPAP 3

   

For non-competitive –

   

   

Equal to or greater than $50,000,000 but less than $500,000,000

Peer Review 3

SOF AT&L-KX 3

   

Equal to or greater than $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:

Equal to or less than $25,000

KO & Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Greater than $25,000

Legal, HCD/FCO & SOF AT&L-KX

DOP

10. Terminations:

Termination for Default

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-KX

 

   

Termination for Convenience (equal to or less than $150,000)

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (greater than $150,000)

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-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 –
    − Equal to or greater than $50M but less than $1B, reviewers include SSAC-C, Legal, SOF AT&L-KX, and HCD/FCO Chief
    − Greater than or equal to $1B, reviewers include SSA, SSAC-C, Legal, SOF AT&L-KX, and DDOP/DOP.
    •   For non-competitive actions –
    − Equal to or greater than $50M but less than $500M, reviewers include HCD/FCO Chief and Legal
    − Greater than or equal to $500M, reviewers include HCD/FCO, Legal, SOF AT&L-KX, and DDOP/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

 

Attachment 5601-1.2e

APPROVAL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW – January 2015

(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 & SOF AT&L-KX, DOP

SPE

     

Award Fee Contracts

Legal & SOF AT&L-KX

DOP

     

Incentive Fee Contracts

KO

HCD/FCO

 

   

Personal Services Contract

Legal & SOF AT&L-KX

DOP

 

   

Undefinitized Contractual Action (UCA)

Legal & SOF AT&L-KX

DOP

     

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

Legal & SOF AT&L-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:

Equal to or less than $250,000

KO

KO

 

   

Greater than $250,000 but less than $650,000

Legal

SOF AT&L-KX

 

   

Equal to or greater than $650,000 but less than $12,500,000

CCA, Legal, SOF AT&L-KX

CAG

 

   

Equal to or greater than $12,500,000 but less than $85,500,000

CAG, Legal, SOF AT&L-KX

HCA/DOP

 

   

Equal to or greater than $85,500,000

CAG, Legal, SOF AT&L-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.)

Equal to or less than $250,000

KO

KO

 

   

Greater than $250,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-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.)

Equal to or less than $250,000

KO

KO

 

   

Greater than $250,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-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.)

Equal to or less than $250,000

KO

KO

 

   

Greater than $250,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-KX

7. Source Selection or Evaluation Plans: 3

Equal to or less than $250,000

HCD/FCO

SSA

     

Greater than $250,000

SOF AT&L-KX, Legal

SSA

8. Ratifications:

Equal to or less than $10,000

KO & Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Greater than $10,000

Legal, HCD/FCO & SOF AT&L-KX

DOP

9. Terminations:

Termination for Default

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-KX

 

   

Termination for Convenience (equal to or less than $250,000)

KO, Legal

HCD/FCO

 

   

Termination for Convenience (greater than $250,000)

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-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

 
     

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.)

Equal to or less than Micro-Purchase Threshold

FOO2,3 or KO

FOO2,3 or KO

 

   

Greater than Micro-Purchase Threshold but less than $650,000

KO

HCD/FCO 4

 

   

Greater than $650,000 but less than $750,000

Legal

SOF AT&L-KX

 

   

Equal to or greater than $750,000

Legal & SOF AT&L-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.)

Equal to or less than Micro-Purchase Threshold but less than $250,000

KO 4

HCD/FCO

 

   

Equal to or greater than $250,000 but less than $750,000

Legal & HCD/FCO

SOF AT&L-KX

     

Equal to or greater than $750,000 but less than $1,500,000

Legal & SOF AT&L-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, SOF AT&L-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

SOF AT&L-KH/KP/KW/KI/KR/KS, SOFSA, and TAKO

ACTION

REVIEW

APPROVAL

1. Acquisition Strategy Approvals

 

Services (if applicable):

   

CAT III ≥ $150,000 but less than $10,000,000

CO/KO

HCD/FCO

     

CAT II ≥ $10,000,000 but less than $250,000,000

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR, & DDOP

PEO or PEO-Services*

 

   

CAT I ≥ $250,000,000 but less than $1 billion

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SOF AT&L-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, SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR, DDOP or DOP, SOAE

USD(AT&L)

     

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

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SOF AT&L-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, SOF AT&L-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 SOF AT&L 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+.
** Equal to or greater than $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 but less than $6,500,000

Small Business Specialist, CO/KO, (Legal Equal to or greater than $650K)

HCD/FCO

     

CAT III ≥ $6,500,000 but less than $10,000,000

Small Business Specialist & Legal

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

 

   

CAT II ≥ $10,000,000 but less than $250,000,000

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR, & DDOP or DOP

PEO or PEO-Services*

 

   

CAT I ≥ $250,000,000 but less than $1 billion

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SOF AT&L-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, SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR, DDOP or DOP, SOAE

USD(AT&L)

     

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

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SOF AT&L-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, SOF AT&L-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 SOF AT&L 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.
** Equal to or greater than $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 but less than $1,000,000

Small Business Specialist & Legal

HCD/FCO

     

CAT III ≥$1,000,000 but less than $10,000,000

Small Business Specialist, HCD/FCO & Legal

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

 

   

CAT II over $10,000,000 but less than $250,000,000

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR, & DDOP or DOP

PEO or PEO-Services**

 

   

CAT I ≥ $250,000,000 but less than $1 billion

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SOF AT&L-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, SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR, DDOP or DOP, SOAE

USD(AT&L)

     

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

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SOF AT&L-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, SOF AT&L-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 SOF AT&L 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.
** Equal to or greater than $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 but less than $1,000,000

Small Business Specialist & Legal

HCD/FCO

     

CAT III ≥ $1,000,000 but less than $10,000,000

Small Business Specialist, HCD/FCO & Legal

SOF AT&L-KX

 

   

CAT II ≥ $1,000,000 but less than $250,000,000

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SOF AT&L-KX, & DDOP or DOP

PEO or PEO-Services*

 

   

CAT I ≥ $250,000,000 but less than $1 billion

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SOF AT&L-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, SOF AT&L-KX, DDOP or DOP, SOAE

USD(AT&L)

     

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

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SOF AT&L-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, SOF AT&L-KX, DDOP or DOP, SOAE, and USSOCOM CIO

USD(AT&L)

* PEO or DPEO for service acquisitions assigned to a respective PEO; the SOF AT&L 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.
** Equal to or greater than $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 but less than $1,000,000

Small Business Specialist & Legal

HCD/FCO

     

CAT III Equal to or greater than $1,000,000 but less than $10,000,000

Small Business Specialist, HCD/FCO & Legal

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR

 

   

CAT II over ≥ $10,000,000 but less than $250,000,000

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR, & DDOP or DOP

PEO or PEO-Services**

 

   

CAT I ≥ $250,000,000 but less than $1 billion

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SOF AT&L-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, SOF AT&L-KM/KX/MAR, DDOP or DOP, SOAE

USD(AT&L)

     

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

Small Business Specialist, Legal, SOF AT&L-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, SOF AT&L-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 SOF AT&L 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.
** Equal to or greater than $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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