Just as my Quick Hitter series on the FAR, my Quick Hitter series on the GSAR is meant to simplify contracting business with the government. This time with GSA.
GSAR 506.304 Approval Of The Justification
A CO can suggest a class justification if a procurement or series of procurement is to be awarded on perimeters other than full-and-open competition.
The approved request must be submitted to the SBA and then they will forward the information to the U.S. Trade Representative. Approval of such a request can be granted by the CO or approving official for contracts up to $750k. if the buy is more than $750k, but less than $75M then an approval must be granted by the approving official, Head of Contracting Authority or the Contracting Executive. If the contracting project(s) is over $75M then approval must be sought from the approving official or GSA Senior Procurement Executive.
Think exception.
Here’s an example of one.
A J&A may provide more of a guarantee for an award. However, just because your CO applies for one doesn’t guarantee an approval, but it can’t hurt them to request on your behalf.
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