(a) The solicitation provisions and contract clauses in FAR subpart 52.2 or this subpart 652.2 shall be used as prescribed therein, except when the use of any provision or clause is prohibited by or inconsistent with local laws, or the supplies or services could not be obtained if the provision or clause were to be included.

(b) The contracting officer shall justify the exclusion of any provisions or clauses in accordance with FAR subpart 1.4 and 601.470.

The Procurement Executive is the agency head for the purposes of FAR 52.102–1(a)(2)(ii).