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Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2019-1001
01 Oct 2019

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
SAF/AQCP, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1060, (571) 256-2387

Note: The Air Force has created a companion document to the AFFARS titled “Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI)” that will be published concurrently with this AFAC. In the future, PGI will be updated continuously and will not be a part of the AFAC process. The addition of hyperlinks to PGI content will not be noted as a change or addition to AFFARS and MP text.

This AFAC contains a complete reissuance of the AFFARS; a copy of all AFFARS and Mandatory Procedures documents, excluding PGI, are attached.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

AFFARS

EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

5301

5301.101-Revised to reflect new AFFARS structure. 5301.170-Adds class deviation reference and editorial changes. 5301.170-4(f)-Deleted. 5301.201-1-Revised to reflect new SCO definition and editorial changes. 5301.304-Adds location for submission of PGIs and incorporates Policy Memo 18-C-05. 5301.402-Revised to reflect new SCO definition and an editorial change.5301.403a.-c.-Significant editorial changes. 5301.403(S-90)-Deleted; annual deviation reporting requirement eliminated. 5301.404-Significant revisions for clarity; (S90-S91) deleted requirement for consolidated class deviation annual report. 5301.601-91-Deleted the requirement for trend analysis report. 5301.602-2-Editorial changes throughout. 5301.602-3(b)(2)(A)-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5301.603-1(a)-Editorial changes. 5301.603-2-90(a)-(e)-Revised to reflect new SCO definition and editorial changes throughout. 5301.707-Revised to reflect new SCO definition and shorten staffing time, plus editorial changes. 5301.9000-Implements significant revisions to the clearance process, and incorporates Policy Memo 19-C-02. 5301.9001-Significant editorial changes throughout to implement Policy Memos 18-C-04, 19-C-02, 19-C-03 & 19-C-04. 5301.9101-minor editorial change. 5301.9102(a)-Adds SpRCO and makes editorial changes.

5302

Changed “AFICA” definition to “AFICC” and deleted superfluous text. Deleted definitions for “AFICA/K”, “Other Contracting”, “Senior Center Contracting Official”, and “Specialized Units”. Adds definitions for “AFPEO/CM Contracts”, “Bridge Action”, “Enterprise”, “Procedures, Guidance, and Information”, “Space Program Solicitation or Contract”, and “SpRCO”. Revised definitions for “Chief of the Contracting Office”, “Operational”, “Program Executive Officer” and “Senior Contracting Official”. Minor editorial changes throughout. “Senior Contracting Official” definition implements Policy Memo 18-C-08.

5303

5303.104-5(c)(2)-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5303.104-9- Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5303.602-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5303.705-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5303.1003- Revised to reflect new SCO definition and a minor editorial change. 5303.1104- Revised to reflect new SCO definition.

5304

5304.101-Minor editorial changes. 5304.402-Changed numbering to -90; adds reference to NID Handbook, renumbered text, and deleted an inaccurate sentence in (a). 5304.403-Adds reference to NID Handbook and minor editorial changes. 5304.404-90-Editorial change for accuracy. 5304.604(2)-Editorial changes for accuracy. 5304.803-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5304.1001(c)-Adds text regarding AFMAN 17-1203. 5304.7003-90-Revised for accuracy and clarity.

5305

5305.202-Revised to reflect new SCO definition and an editorial change. 5305.303-Editorial changes for clarity and revised to reflect the new SCO definition.

5306

5306.202-Editorial changes for accuracy. 5306.302-2-Revised to reflect new SCO definition and makes the SCO the J&A approval authority. 5306.303-1-Adds Bridge Action requirements. 5306.303-2-Editorial change. 5306.304-Editorial changes throughout for clarity and consistency. 5306.501-Implements Policy Memo 18-C-08 by making AFTC the competition advocate for AFOTEC, adds SpRCO, and editorial changes for clarity.

5307

5307.104(b)-Deleted outdated reference. 5307.104-90(b)-(c)-Editorial changes. 5304.104.92-Significant revisions throughout to capture new thresholds and provide clarity. 5307.104-93-Deleted; consolidated with 5307.104-92. 5307.107-2-Revised to make the SCO the authority to make the consolidation determination. 5307.170-3-Deleted obsolete reference.

5308

5308.404-Deleted unneeded explanation for consistency. 5308.405-6(d)-Adds cross-reference for Bridge Actions.

5309

5309-103 and 5309.105-1-Adds text regarding the Contractor Responsibility Watch List (CRWL) and cross-references to new MP5309.190. 5309.405-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5309.406-3-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5309.503-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5309.504-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5309.507-2-Incorporates Policy Memo 10-C-15 by incorporating prescriptions for 5352.209-9000 and 5352.209-9001.

5310

No changes.

5311

5311.273-3-Revised to reflect new SCO definition.

5312

5312.272-Incorporates Policy Memo 19-C-09 by adding a cross-reference to the HCA Matrix. 5312.302-Deleted unneeded explanation for consistency. 5312.7001(a)(1)-changed inaccurate cross-reference to HCA matrix reference; (a)(2)-revised to reflect updated OUSD (A&S)/DPC reference.

5313

5313.106-1-Deleted incorrect numbering. 5313.106-3-Adds reference to Determination of Fair & Reasonable Price template. 5316.106-2-Deleted unnecessary text. 5313.201- Deleted unneeded explanation for consistency. 5313.301-Adds reference to “The GPC Expanded Use Guidebook”. 5313.303-5-Adds text regarding BPAs. 5313.501(a)(1)(ii)-Deleted unnecessary text.

5314

No changes.

5315

5315.209-Deleted text in its entirety and moved to AF PGI 5315. 5315.400(S-90)-Adds cross-reference to DoD Sole Source Streamlining Tool Box. 5315.403-1-Editorial changes throughout for clarity, to delete obsolete information, and revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5315.403-4-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5315.404-1-90-Adds pricing assistance thresholds and cross-references. 5315.404-2-Deleted inaccurate numbering. 5315.404-3-Deleted obsolete cross-reference to IG5315.404-3. 5315.404-4-Deleted unneeded explanation for consistency. 5315.404-70-90-Adds weighted guidelines requirements. 5315.406-1-Revised to reflect new SCO definition and adds Preliminary Price Negotiation Memorandum requirements. 5315.406-3-Editorial change. 5315.407-90-Editorial change. 5315.407-91-Deleted; obsolete cross-reference. 5315.408-Changed incorrect numbering. 5315.606-Deleted (a) and editorial changes.

5316

5316.102-Implemented Policy Memo 18-C-09 by adding approval for cost reimbursement contract requirements. 5316.206-3-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5316.401(d)-Revised for clarity; (e)(3)(i)-Deleted unneeded explanation for consistency. 5316.405-2-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5316.504(a)-Revised inaccurate numbering and made editorial changes for clarity. 5316.504(c)(1)(ii)(D)-Implements Policy Memo 19-C-05 by making SCO the approval authority and deletes obsolete text. 5316.505-Adds fair opportunity requirements. 5316.601(d)-Eliminates obsolete reference and revised to reflect new SCO definition.

5317

5317.106-Minor editorial change. 5317.170-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5317.171-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5317.172-Deleted unneeded explanation for consistency and revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5317.174-Deleted unneeded explanation for consistency. 5317.204-Editorial changes for clarity, and revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5317.205 & 5317.207(c)-Adds explanations to the names of Determinations and Findings templates. 5317.207(c)(8)-Adds text and cross-reference for the Contractor Responsibility Watch List. 5317.500-Editorial addition for clarity. 5317.770-Deleted obsolete cross-reference. 5317.7402(a)(4)-revised cross-reference. 5317.7402(b), 5317.7404, 5317.7404-3, 5317.7404-5-Implements Policy Memo 19-C-10 regarding UCAs and revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5317.7405-Revised to describe semi-annual UCA reporting requirement. 5317.9000-Revised cross-reference.

5318

5318.001 & 5318.201-Deleted “s” from titles. 5318.201(c)(1) & (S-91)-Revised cross-reference and editorial change. 5318-202-Capitalized heading; 5318.271-Revised to 5318.270 to align with DFARS; (S-90)-Revised for clarity and to update organizations.

5319

5319.201-Revised to reflect new SCO definition, update AFI reference, and minor editorial change. 5319.505(d)-Revised to reflect new SCO definition and adds requirement for a courtesy copy to the MAJCOM Small Business Office. 5319.704-Deleted language that is duplicative of higher level regulations. 5319.705-2-Moved to AF PGI 5319.705-2. 5319.810-Revised to include Small Business Office participation and to reflect new SCO definition.

5320

RESERVED

5321

RESERVED

5322

5322.103-4(a)-Deleted “without power of redelegation”.

5323

No changes.

5324

No changes.

5325

5325.1, 5325.2 & 5325.6-Updated titles. 5325.1001-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5325.7002-2-Minor editorial changes and revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5325.7003-3- Minor editorial changes and revised to reflect new SCO definition; adds cross-reference to MP5325.7003-3. 5325.7008(b)(2)(i)-Adds cross-reference to MP5301.601(a)(i).

5326

RESERVED

5327

5327.303(b)(1)-minor editorial changes for clarity. 5327.9000-Adds cross- references to NDP-1, AFI 16-201 and AFPD 16-2.

5328

5328.106-2, 5328.311-1, & 5328.370(a)(2)-Deleted unneeded explanations for consistency. 5328.305-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5328.370(b)(1)-Deleted obsolete cross-reference.

5329

RESERVED

5330

5330.201-5-Editorial changes for clarity, to reflect updated OUSD(A&S)/DPC name, and to reflect new SCO definition.

5331

No changes.

5332

5332.104-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5332.202-1-Deleted “(8)”, minor editorial changes, and revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5332.402-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5332.501-2-Revised to reflect updated OUSD(A&S)/DPC name and to reflect new SCO definition. 5332.501-3-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5332.607-Revised to reflect new SCO definition.

5333

5333.102-Minor editorial change for consistency. 5333.103(d)(4)-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5333.104-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5333.105-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5333.170-Editorial changes for clarity and revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5333.290-Deleted spare “)” in (a) and revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5333.291(b) & 5333.292(b)-Revised to reflect new SCO definition.

5334

No changes.

5335

5335.070-1-Revised the authority to approve indemnification requests to align with new SCO definition.

5336

5336.209-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5336.303-1-Changed title and numbering to align with higher level text. 5336.9001 & 5336.9002-Deleted text in its entirety and moved to AF PGI 5336.

5337

5337.104(b)(i)-Revised to eliminate the obsolete term “Other Contracting” and replace it with “Operational and Enterprise”. 5337.106-Adds “-1” to DFARS 204.7103.

5338

RESERVED

5339

5339.7201-90-Minor editorial change for consistency and updated cross-reference.

5340

RESERVED

5341

5341.102-Deleted obsolete reference.

5342

No changes.

5343

5343.102-Adds policy regarding the Contractor Responsibility Watch List and cross-reference to MP5309.190. 5343.102-90-Editorial change from “must” to “shall”. 5343.204-70-1-Editorial changes for clarity and revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5343.204-70-5-Adds instructions for granting waivers. 5343.204-70-7-Editorial changes for clarity regarding UCA semi-annual reporting and revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5343.205-Deleted redundant text.

5344

5344.201-1, 5344.202-1, and 5344.202-2-Adds requirements for SMC space programs contracts and cross-references to MP5309.190.

5345

5345.102-Minor editorial change for clarity and revised to reflect new SCO definition. 5345.302-Minor editorial change. Policy Memos 18-C-06 & 16-C-02 are rescinded.

5346

5346.401-Deleted and moved to AF PGI 5346.401.

5347

No changes.

5348

No changes.

5349

5349.101, 5349.402-6, 5349.501-70, 5349.7001 & 5349.7003-Revised to reflect new SCO definition.

5350

5350.103-5-Revised to reflect new SCO definition and deleted obsolete cross-reference. 5350.104-3(b)(1)-Adds cross-reference and revised to reflect new SCO definition.

5351

RESERVED

5352

Implements Policy Memo 10-C-15 by incorporation of 5352.209-9000 & 5352.209-9001. 5352.215-9001-Provision deleted in its entirety and moved to AF PGI 5315.209 for consistency. 5352.242-9000-Updated regulation references.

5353

RESERVED

MP5301.170(a)

Deleted in its entirety. Text moved to AF PGI 5301.170-2.

MP5301.4

Deleted in its entirety. The requirement for a consolidated annual report is eliminated.

MP5301.601(a)(i)

Revised headings and notes to reflect new SCO definition. Revised existing #2, #3, #4, #5, #11, #14, #18, #19, #20, #26, #30, #31, #34, #35, #37, #38, #40, #41, #42, #47, #48, #52, #54, #64, #65, #68, #70, #72, #73, #76, #80, #87, #88, #92. Adds new new HCA Authorities: 5311.274-2(b)(1); 5312.272(b)(2)(i); 5312-7001(a)(1); 5316.102; 5317.7404(b)(2); 5317.7404-3(a)(1); 5325.7703-2(b)(2)(i). Renumbered for clarity. Adds OTA authority in Table 2 for HQ AFDW/PK and HQ USAFA/PK; adds SpRCO/PK to table. Implements approvals required by Policy Memos 19-C-09 and 19-C-10.

MP5301.601-91

1.-Deleted extra “and”. 2.-Revised to reflect new SCO definition and editorial changes. 3.-Deleted trend analysis requirement.

MP5301.602-2(d)

Significant revisions throughout to provide clarity and to remove redundant information that restates higher level regulations.

MP5301.602-3

Deleted in its entirety. Text moved to AF PGI 5301.602-3-90.

MP5301.603

Significant editorial changes throughout for clarity.

MP5301.9001(b)

Deleted in its entirety. Text moved to AF PGI 5301.9001(b).

MP5301.9001(i)(1)(i)

Renamed from MP5301.9001(f). Renumbered and editorial changes throughout for clarity; incorporates Policy Memo 19-C-03 regarding the use of MIRTs.

MP5303

MP5303.104-5(b)-Changed “CV” to “CD”, update a cross-reference and revised to reflect new SCO definition. MP5303.602-Revised to reflect new SCO definition.

MP5305.303

(a)-(d)(1)-Significant editorial changes for clarity.

MP5306.502

Significant editorial changes throughout for accuracy and clarity; revised to reflect new SCO definition.

MP5309.190

Created new MP for the Air Force Space Contractor Responsibility Watch List (CRWL).

MP5315.3

Significant editorial changes throughout for clarity.

MP5315.4

Minor editorial changes throughout for consistency. Proposal Kick-Off and Proposal Walk-Through Meetings-Deleted text- and moved to AF PGI 5315.4. 5315.404-1-90-Adds pricing assistance or pricing assistance waiver text.

MP5315.407-90

Minor editorial changes throughout to reflect new SCO definition and for clarity.

MP5315.407-91

Deleted in its entirety and text moved to AF PGI 5315.407-91.

MP5315.606-90

(a) & (b)(2)-Revised to reflect new SCO definition. (a), (b), (b)(1) & (7)-Editorial changes.

MP5316.504

Deleted in its entirety and text moved to AFFARS 5316.504(a)(2).

MP5317.5

Deleted in its entirety. Duplicative information. AFFARS 5317.500 refers to AFI 65-118 for processing interagency acquisitions, to include acquisitions authorized under The Economy Act.

MP5317.74

Deleted in its entirety. Unnecessary text.

MP5317.770

Deleted in its entirety. Unnecessary text.

MP5319

No changes.

MP5325

No changes.

MP5325.7002-2

1.-Minor editorial change. 2.-Revised to reflect new SCO definition and minor editorial changes.

MP5325.7003-3

1.-Minor editorial change. 2. & 3.-Revised to reflect new SCO definition and minor editorial changes.

MP5332.470

(1)-Revised to reflect new SCO definition and to add SpRCO.

MP5332.7

(d)-Replaced “Director of Contracting” with “SCO”.

MP5333.104

Significant editorial changes throughout for clarity, to eliminate redundant text, and to reflect the new SCO definition.

MP5342.902

Minor editorial changes from “CO” to “contracting officer” throughout for consistency.

MP5346.103

No changes.

MP5349

No changes.

MP5350.103-5

Deleted in its entirety. Unnecessary text.

IG5315.404-3

Deleted in its entirety and text moved to AF PGI 5315.404-3-90.

IG5317.74

Deleted in its entirety and text moved to AF PGI 5317.7402-90.

IG5317.9000

Deleted in its entirety and text moved to AF PGI 5317.9000.

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