Acquiring agency's head or designee, as used in the FAR, means, unless otherwise stated in this subpart, the HCA. The HCA may make the required justifications or determinations and take the necessary actions specified in FAR 9.405, 9.406 and 9.407, only after obtaining the written approval of the debarring or suspending official, as appropriate.
Debarring official means the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grants and Acquisition Policy and Accountability (DAS/GAPA).
Initiating official means the Contracting Officer, the HCA, the Associate DAS for Acquisition, or the Inspector General (IG).
Suspending official means the DAS/GAPA.
