212.102  Applicability.

(a)

(i)  When using FAR part 12 procedures for acquisitions exceeding $1 million in value, except for acquisitions made pursuant to FAR 12.102(f)(1), the contracting officer shall-

(A)  Determine in writing that the acquisition meets the commercial item definition in FAR 2.101 or meets the criteria at FAR 12.102(g)(1);

(B)  Include the written determination in the contract file; and

(C)  Obtain approval at one level above the contracting officer when a commercial item determination relies on subsections (1)(ii), (3), (4), or (6) of the "commercial item" definition at FAR 2.101.

(ii)  Follow the procedures at PGI 212.102(a) regarding file documentation.