The HCA is the agency head’s designee, without power of redelegation, for making the determinations required by FAR 9.503.

(c)(2) Submit the required written determination for approval with a copy of the approved AS, STRAP, or MOPAS-S by the SECDEF/USD(AT&L) via DASN(P) by email at RDAJ&As.fct @navy.mil with the subject “[Activity Name] DFARS 209.570-2 - D&F to Use a Contractor to Perform Lead System Integrator Functions.”