(b)(1) Approval authority for determinations and findings (D&Fs) under this subpart follows: Estimated Value of Justification Approving Official of D&F

$750K and below Contracting Officer

Over $750K to $15M COCO

Over $15M to $100M HCA

Over $100M SPE

See DFARS 206.2 for D&F format. Legal Counsel and Procuring Activity Competition Advocate (PACA) or Agency Competition Advocate (ACA) coordination is required before approval. Provide the PACA with a copy of the approved D&F.