(1) The ASA(AL&T) approves class deviations to the FAR and the DFARS. This authority does not extend to -
(A) Deviations with a significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors, or have a significant effect beyond the internal Army operating procedures;
(B) Deviations identified in DFARS 201.402(1); or
(C) Requirements imposed by statute or directives of other agencies (e.g., the Small Business Administration and the Department of Labor).
(3) All FAR, DFARS, DFARS PGI, and AFARS deviation requests should be prepared in accordance with DFARS 201.402(2). Follow the procedures at 5101.301(c) when the deviation must be published in the Federal Register. [AFARS Revision #21, dated May 22, 2007]
