(b) All negotiated requirements exceeding the contracting officer’s authority will be subject to the clearance process. The clearance authority for actions above the contracting officer’s authority, up to the authority delegated to the contracting office (see AFSPCFARS 5301.601), is the SCCO who will establish specific procedures consistent with AFFARS/AFSPCFARS 5301.90. Clearance Authority for “other contracting” procurements under $100M is delegated to SMC/PK and is redelegable.
