The Director, Acquisition Management, (J-7) has delegated the authority to appoint the source selection authority, if other than the contracting officer, to the Chief of the Contracting Office (CCO). (See 2.101 for designation of the CCO at each of the contracting activities/offices). This delegation is not further delegable. Notwithstanding this delegation, the Director, Acquisition Management, (J-7) reserves the right to designate the source selection authority for acquisitions on an exception basis, including acquistions subject to I-ARB review (see 7.104-90). FAR Part 3 provides guidance regarding improper business practices and personal conflicts of interest that must be considered in the conduct of an acquisition.
