(a) For a justification other than a class justification specified in FAR 6.304(c), Table 806.304-1 provides the authorities who may approve a justification:
Table 806.304.1
Proposed contract amount
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Approving
authority
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Alternate
approving
authority
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(1) Not exceeding $500,000
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The contracting officer, as provided in FAR 6.304(a)(1).
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Not applicable.
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(2) Over $500,000 but not exceeding $10 million.
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Contracting Activity Competition Advocate (see 806.501(b) and(c)) unless that Advocate is the contracting officer.
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The Agency Competition Advocate (see 806.501(a)).
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(3) Over $10 million but not exceeding $50 million.
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Agency Competition Advocate.
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Not applicable.
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(4) Over $50 million
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Senior Procurement Executive (see 802.100).
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Not applicable.
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(b) For class justifications specified in FAR 6.304(c), the contracting officer must obtain the approval of the Agency Competition Advocate for all proposed justifications with an estimated value of up to $50 million. The contracting officer must obtain the approval of the SPE for all proposed justifications with an estimated value of more than $50 million.
