Before the Project Officer transmits the AP to the CCO or designee- see 307.7105, the head of the sponsoring program office (typically a Division Director or equivalent), Project Officer, Funds Certification Official, Contracting Officer, and other signatories in accordance with OPDIV policies, shall review the AP and certify that it provides all required information in the prescribed format and the following:
(a) Vague and ambiguous language has been eliminated.
(b) A thorough technical review of the SOW/PWS has been completed.
(c) The project is structured by phases or tasks, as appropriate.
(d) Methods are available to assess the contractor's performance.
(e) The acquisition mechanism is appropriate- i.e., the principal purpose of the project is to acquire supplies or services for the direct benefit or use of the Government.
(f) The planned obligation of appropriated funds for the project satisfies a bona fide need of the requiring office arising in the fiscal year for which the appropriation was made.
