(a)  Individual deviations to the FAR may be approved by the HCA. HCAs may designate approval authority for individual deviations to the FAR to a level no lower than the Contracting Executive.

(b)  Individual deviations to the GSAM may be approved by the HCA. HCAs may designate approval authority for individual deviations to the GSAM to a level no lower than the Contracting Executive.

(c)  If GSA delegates authority to another agency and requires compliance with the GSAM as a condition of the delegation, the Contracting Director in the agency receiving the delegation may approve individual deviations from the GSAM, unless the agency head receiving the delegation designates another official.

(d)  Copies of approved individual deviations shall be sent to the Office of Acquisition Policy within five business days after approval.