Mandatory Procedure
MP5301.9001(f)
Business Clearance Approval by the DAS(C) / ADAS(C)
1. Business Clearance Approval for Non-Competitive Actions
a. After submission of documentation required by MP5301.170(a), paragraph 2.a., the Contracting Officer must coordinate with the assigned AQC action officer to schedule the Business Clearance Session with the DAS(C) or ADAS(C). Center/organizational-level contracting and program representatives must present the Request for Business Clearance briefing to the DAS(C) or ADAS(C).
b. The Business Clearance Approval Document may be signed by the DAS(C) or ADAS(C) prior to the OSD Phase 1 Pre-Award Peer Review, but commencement of negotiations are conditioned upon successful completion of the Peer Review as required by MP5301.170(a), paragraph 2.a.
c. The DAS(C) or ADAS(C) must execute a revised Business Clearance Approval Document prior to concluding negotiations if any adjustments are necessary to the pre-set negotiation range or parameters that were set forth on the approved Business Clearance Approval document.
2. Business Clearance for Competitive Actions
a. For Competitive actions that meet the criteria for DAS(C)/ADAS(C) business clearance approval, the MAJCOM/DRU/AFISRA SCO (or for AFLCMC and SMC, the SCCO) must request that the Multi-Functional Independent Review Team (MIRT) include a member from SAF/AQC. Submit requests for MIRT member to SAF/AQCP.
b. No later than 30 days prior to the desired date of the business clearance briefing to the DAS(C)/ADAS(C), the MAJCOM/DRU/AFISRA SCO (or for AFLCMC and SMC, the SCCO) must request clearance from AQC through SAF/AQC. The request must include, as a minimum, the following information:
(1) A brief description of the contract action;
(2) The desired date of business clearance approval;
(3) The estimated dollar amount; and
(4) Point of contact for the assigned AQC action officer to contact.
c. The assigned SAF/AQC action officer may identify documents to be provided by the contracting officer in advance of the briefing to the DAS(C) or ADAS(C) such as the Source Selection Plan, Acquisition Strategy Plan, and any other documents that are determined to be required.