501.404 Class deviations.
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(a) A class deviation affects more than one contract action. A deviation for any solicitation that will result in multiple awards or any solicitation under the multiple award Federal Supply Schedule program is considered to be a class deviation. Each award under such a solicitation is considered an individual contract action.
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(1) A class deviation to the FAR must be forwarded by the cognizant HCA to GSA's SPE for approval. Prior to approving a class deviation to the FAR, the SPE will consult with the Chairman of the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council (CAAC) in accordance with FAR 1.404(a)(1).
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(2) A class deviation to the GSAR must be forwarded by the cognizant HCA to GSA’s SPE for approval.
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(3) When an HCA knows that a proposed class deviation will be required on a permanent basis, the HCA should propose or recommend an appropriate FAR and/or GSAR revision.
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(b) If GSA delegates authority to another agency and requires compliance with the GSAR as a condition of the delegation, the HCA in the agency receiving the delegation may approve class deviations from the GSAR unless the agency head receiving the delegation designates another official.
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(c) Send a copy of each deviation to GSA’s SPE (MV).
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(d) A request for class deviations must be supported by statements that fully describe the need for and the nature of the deviation.
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(e) Class deviations from the GSAR:
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(1) Expire in 12 months if not extended.
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(2) May be rescinded earlier by GSA’s SPE or by officials designated under paragraph (1) of this section without prejudice to any action taken previously.
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