(a)(4) Exclusions to Defense Logistics Agency or General Services Administration Assignments by Agreement. All proposed agreements in accordance with DFARS 208.7002(a)(4) to permit a Military Service to acquire Military Service-managed items for which the estimated obligation of a one-time authorization will exceed $100,000, or when the annual obligations are expected to exceed $100,000 for a continuing authorization, shall be submitted for review and approval by HQ DLA, ATTN: J-71, prior to consummation of the agreement. Continuing authorizations will not be granted for periods exceeding 12 months, notwithstanding the amount of estimated annual obligations. Requests shall be submitted by letter in sufficient detail to support the proposed agreement and shall be signed at a level no lower than the Chief of the Contracting Office.