(a) Requests for authority to deviate from the FAR or the NFS shall be submitted by the Procurement Officer to the Headquarters Office of Procurement (Code HS).
(b) Each request for a deviation shall contain, as a minimum -
(1) Identification of the FAR or the NFS requirement from which a deviation is sought;
(2) A full description of the deviation, the circumstances in which it will be used, and the specific contract action(s) to which it applies;
(3) A description of its intended effect;
(4) A statement as to whether the deviation has been requested previously and, if so, the circumstances of the previous request;
(5) Identification of the contractor(s) and the contract(s) affected, including dollar value(s);
(6) Detailed reasons supporting the request, including any pertinent background information; and
(7) A copy of counsel's concurrence or comments.
(c) In addition to the information required by 1801.471(b), requests for individual deviations from FAR cost principles under
FAR 31.101 should include a copy of the contractor's request for cost allowance.
