PGI 225.7302 Guidance.

For FMS programs that will require an acquisition, the contracting officer will assist the DoD implementing agency responsible for preparing the LOA by-

(1) Working with prospective contractors to-

(i) Identify, in advance of the LOA, any unusual provisions or deviations (such as those requirements for Pseudo LOAs identified at PGI 225.7301);

(ii) Advise the contractor if the DoD implementing agency expands, modifies, or does not accept any requirements proposed by the contractor;

(iii) Identify any logistics support necessary to perform the contract (such as those requirements identified at PGI 225.7301); and

(iv) For noncompetitive acquisitions over $10,000, ask the prospective contractor for information on price, delivery, and other relevant factors. The request for information shall identify the fact that the information is for a potential foreign military sale and shall identify the foreign customer; and

(2) Working with the DoD implementing agency responsible for preparing the LOA to-

(i) Assist, as necessary, in preparation of the LOA;

(ii) Identify and explain all unusual contractual requirements or requests for deviations; and

(iii) Assist in preparing the price and availability data.