(a) Individuals authorized to make micro-purchases shall be so designated, in writing, and, except for individuals authorized to only make such purchases with the government commercial purchase card, are required to complete the Defense Small Purchase Course.
(b) Issuance of a government-wide commercial purchase card constitutes authority to make micro-purchases (see FAR 1.603-3(b)). This procurement authority is issued under the procedures of the DLA Credit Card Instruction, DLAI DLA Government Purchase Card Program One Book Chapter and is not subject to the limitation on delegation of authority for selection, appointment, or termination at 1.603-1 or the contracting officer review program at 1.603-92.
