5307.104-92 Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASP) and AP Approval Authority
(a) ASPs:
(1) ASP are integral to a deliberative process that support the acquisition strategy approving authority in making informed decisions in performing their acquisition execution responsibilities. An ASP includes the Chair, panel members, and a briefing supporting the proposed strategy.
(2) The program manager, or the contracting officer if a program manager is not assigned, must ensure an ASP is conducted for all acquisitions that require a written AP in accordance with DFARS 207.103 , unless otherwise waived by the AP approval authority (also see 5307.104-92 Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASP) and AP Approval Authority for approval authorities).
(3) The AP approval authority will be the ASP Chair. The ASP Chair will determine the ASP membership and the required briefing content based upon the unique requirements of each acquisition.
(4) At the conclusion of the ASP briefing, the program manager (or equivalent) must prepare ASP minutes and obtain approval from the AP approval authority.
(b) AP:
(1) Written APs for actions less than the thresholds prescribed at DFARS 207.103 may be prepared at the discretion of the CO or, if applicable, the PEO-designated approval authority (also see 5307.105).
(2) AP Approval Authority shall be:
AP Approval |
|
Category |
AP Approval Authority |
PEO (Systems) |
See AFI 63-101 /20-101 (See Note below) |
AFPEO/CM – Services |
See AFI 63-138 (See Note below) |
Operational & Enterprise (not covered above) |
SCO** |
Note: COs should determine their PEOs procedures for compliance with FAR 7.103, DFARS 207.103, and AFI 63-101 or AFI 63-138. See DFARS 207.103 for AP content requirements* ** Delegable to requiring organization or contracting organization no lower than the CO. |
(3) Actions that do not require an AP:
(a) Task/delivery orders issued in accordance with the terms of the basic contract except non-DoD orders;
(b) Modifications within the scope of the contract;
(c) Replenishment parts except for those replenishment buys that require design; development, verification testing, and approval before start of production and
(d) Basic research under funding category 6.1
(e) The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, including the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program (e.g. DoD-wide program planning/solicitation)
(f) Acquisitions in accordance with FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.