(a) The head of the contracting activity shall submit to the Procurement Executive a written request for each deviation from the FAR or the DOSAR, whether for individual cases, classes of cases, or deviations pertaining to treaties and executive agreements. Each request for a deviation shall state-
(1) The nature of the deviation requested, including whether it is an individual or class deviation;
(2) The FAR or DOSAR regulation from which the deviation is requested;
(3) The circumstances under which the deviation would be used;
(4) The effect intended by the deviation; and
(5) The expiration date recommended for the deviation.
(b) The head of the contracting activity shall also submit all pertinent documentation supporting the request.
(c) The contracting officer shall include in the contract file a copy of each authorized deviation that pertains to the acquisition.
