(b) See MP5301.601-90. Before entering into any multiyear contract, the contracting officer must review current statute and other Congressional language for potential restrictions. For ACAT I programs, submit requests through the PEO for approval. For non-PEO designated programs, submit requests through the SCO to SAF/AQC for approval.

See the Multiyear Contracting Guide for general guidance on how to use multi-year contracting to acquire supplies and services.

(f) Annual and multiyear proposals. See MP5301.601 (a)(i) Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) Matrix.

(g) Level unit prices. See MP5301.601 (a)(i) Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) Matrix.

(a) See MP5301.601-90. For non-PEO designated programs, submit requests through the SCO to SAF/AQC for approval.

(b) See MP5301.601-90. For non-PEO designated programs, submit requests through the SCO to SAF/AQC for approval.

(d)(4) The contracting officer must provide the congressional notification described in DFARS 217.170(d)(1), using the 1279 format in MP5305.303 , to SAF/AQC 40 days before the planned contract award date, with an information copy to SAF/FMBL , SAF/LLP , and the SCO. SAF/AQC will notify the DoD offices listed in DFARS 217.170(d)(4). This congressional notification does not fulfill the requirement to announce contract awards in accordance with FAR 5.3, as supplemented.

(c) See MP5301.601-90. For ACAT I programs, submit determinations through the PEO for approval. For non-PEO designated programs, submit determinations through the SCO to SAF/AQC for approval.

(f)(2) See MP5301.601 (a)(i) Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) Matrix.

(g) The contracting officer must provide the information supporting all requirements described in DFARS 217.172(g)(2) through the SCO to SAF/AQC for approval processing.

(h) See MP5301.601-90.

See MP5301.601-90.

(e) Unless otherwise restricted by statute or DFARS 217.204(e)(i)-(iii), the written Acquisition Plan (AP), Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP), or Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) approval authority has the authority to approve contract periods in excess of the limitations specified in FAR 17.204(e). If an AP/ASP/LCSP is not required, the contracting officer has the authority to approve such extended contract periods. This approval is not required if the total contract period, including options and modifications, exceeds the limitations specified in FAR 17.204(e) solely due to the inclusion of FAR Clause 52.217-8, "Option to Extend Services", at an amount specified in or reasonably determinable from the terms of the contract.

(e)(i)(B) Unless otherwise restricted by statute, the written AP, ASP, or LCSP approval authority has the authority to approve extensions of the ordering period of a task order or delivery order contract (including a contract for information technology) awarded pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304a for one or more successive periods as provided in DFARS 217.204(e)(i)(B). If an AP/ASP/LCSP is not required, the contracting officer has the authority to approve such extensions.

(e)(i)(C) See MP5301.601-90 Head of Agency (HoA), Senior Procurement Executive (SPE), Service Acquisition Executive (SAE) Delegation Matrix. For PEO designated programs, submit determinations through the PEO for approval. For non-PEO designated programs, submit determinations through the SCO to SAF/AQC for approval.

(e)(iii) See MP5301.601-90 Head of Agency (HoA), Senior Procurement Executive (SPE), Service Acquisition Executive (SAE) Delegation Matrix. For PEO designated programs, submit requests through the PEO for approval. For non-PEO designated programs, submit requests through the SCO to SAF/AQC for approval.

See the tailorable Justification for the Inclusion of Option(s) template.

(c) See the tailorable Determination and Findings -- Exercising an Option template.

See AFI 65-118 for processing interagency acquisitions, to include acquisitions authorized under The Economy Act.

(e) See MP5301.601 (a)(i) Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) Matrix.

See AFI 65-118 for procedures on reviewing and approving orders placed for supplies and services under non-DoD contracts, either through direct or assisted acquisition.

(a)(4) See 5317.7402 Exceptions when contracting for long-lead items initiated with advance procurement funds. Follow DFARS 217.74 when contracting for long-lead items procured with other than advance procurement funds. When procurement funds must be added to an undefinitized long-lead procurement contract issued with advance procurement funds prior to definitization, follow the procedures at DFARS 217.74 .

(b) When complying with the requirements described in DFARS 217.7402(b), SCOs must provide a courtesy copy to SAF/AQC . Maintain proof of submission in the contract file.

(a)(1)(ii) See 5317.7404-1 for approval authority to enter into a UCA for a foreign military sale.

(b)(2) See MP5301.601 (a)(i) Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) Matrix.

See MP5301.601 (a)(i) Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) Matrix. See the tailorable Request for Authority to Issue a UCA template.

(a)(1) See MP5301.601 (a)(i) Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) Matrix.

(b) See MP5301.601-90. Submit requests for waivers through the SCO to SAF/AQC for approval.

To comply with the Consolidated UCA Management Plan and Semi-annual Consolidated UCA Management Report requirements described in DFARS 217.7405, SCOs are required to ensure UCAs with a value equal to or exceeding $5 million are input/updated in the UCA Reporting Tool on a semi-annual basis no later than April 10th and October 10th of each year. For any reportable UCA that falls 30 days behind its schedule, update status in the reporting tool to identify actions taken to get back on schedule. In addition, the SCO shall ensure a copy of the record of weighted guidelines, or alternative documentation, for each definitized UCA with a value equal to or exceeding $100 million, as described in DFARS PGI 217.7405(1), is included with the semi-annual reporting. Special access program offices will provide the information directly to the DAS(C)/ADAS(C), as appropriate.

Contracting officers must insert the clause at 5352.217-9000 Long Lead Limitation of Government Liability, Long Lead Limitation of Government Liability, in all long-lead procurement solicitations and contracts initiated with advance procurement funds.

(4)(ii) See MP5301.601 (a)(i) Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) Matrix.

(b) See MP5301.601 (a)(i) Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) Matrix.