(a)(1)
(i) The justification requirements of 306.303-1(b) and 306.303-1(b)(1) through (b)(4) apply to proposed noncompetitive acquisitions placed under FAR Subpart 13.5.
(ii) The HHS standard format for JOFOCs cited in 306.303-11(b)(1) shall be used to support noncompetitive acquisitions in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold placed under FAR Subpart 13.5.
(iii) The certification, concurrence, and approval requirements cited in 306.304 for JOFOCs apply to applicable noncompetitive acquisitions placed under FAR Subpart 13.5.
(2)
(i) The Contracting Officer shall exercise this approval authority unless a higher approval level is required by OPDIV procedures.
(ii) The CAs are listed in 306.501. This approval authority is not delegable.
(iii) The CA shall exercise this approval authority, except where the individual designated as the competition advocate does not meet the requirements of FAR 6.304(a)(3)(ii). This approval authority is not delegable.
(iv) The HHS SPE is the Associate DAS for Acquisition.
