(b)(1) Authority to sign determinations and findings (D&Fs) required by FAR 6.202(b)(1) has been delegated to the Director, Acquisition Management, (J-7) . Proposed D&Fs shall be forwarded to J-7 for signature by the Executive Director, Acquisition Management Directorate Requests to sign proposed D&Fs shall be reviewed and approved by the Supply Chain HCA and forwarded by a letter of transmittal signed by the Commander/Director of the requesting component. The letter of transmittal shall include:
(i) The proposed D&F in the format specified in DFARS 206.202(b)(ii) and supporting documentation in accordance with DFARS 206.202(b)(i).
(ii) The acquisition plan (see FAR Subpart 7.1).