(a) The KO shall submit a D&F recommending the assignment to the HCO for approval. The D&F shall be coordinated with a DITCO Cost/Price Analyst and legal counsel.

(b) The KO shall not finalize any settlement proposal arising out of the termination of subcontracts until the D&F is approved by the HCO. A D&F shall be coordinated with a DITCO Cost/Price Analyst and legal counsel.