(a)(2) The thresholds for base price comparison check procedures under EBS simplified purchase procedures and local automated procedures shall not exceed 25 percent and $250, after adjustments specified in DFARS 217.7505 .
(b) The requirement for review and certification to be accomplished before the purchase applies after awards under simplified purchase procedures where the price is not known until after acceptance of the Government's offer. Further, the certification to the HCA is required as a notification to management, not an approval requirement, of substantial price increases. The method and frequency of periodic notification and the degree and level of management involvement may vary, depending on such factors as dollar value, nature of the procurement, and extent of competition; however, regardless of the approach taken (e.g., quarterly oral or written brief using a table comparing the numbers of certified buys by percentage ranges of price increase within award value ranges, with the results of prior periods), HCA awareness is required of significant price increases on a continuing basis. A local focal point (the price analysis branch/element, where one exists) shall compile and provide local management and J-73, at least annually, with information on such usage based on a copy of each certification furnished by contracting officers.
