(e) The Life Cycle Management Plan (LCMP)/Single Acquisition Management Plan (SAMP)/Acquisition Plan (AP) approval authority has the authority to approve contract periods in excess of five years, unless otherwise restricted by statute. If a LCMP/SAMP/AP is not required, the contracting officer has the authority to approve contract periods in excess of five years, unless otherwise restricted by statue. For space related programs under the purview of National Security Space Acquisition Policy 03-01 (NSS 03-01), the acquisition strategy approval authority has the authority to approve contract periods in excess of five years, unless otherwise restricted by statute.
