7.103  Agency-head responsibilities.

7. Amend section 7.103 by--

a. Redesignating paragraphs (e) through (w) as paragraphs (g) through (y);

b. Redesignating paragraph (d) as paragraph (e);

c. Adding a new paragraph (d);

d. Revising newly redesignated paragraph (e);

e. Adding a new paragraph (f); and

f. Revising newly redesignated paragraph (j).

The added and revised text reads as follows:

7.103  Agency-head responsibilities.

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(d) Ensuring that acquisition planners document the file to support the selection of the contract type in accordance with subpart 16.1.

(e) Establishing criteria and thresholds at which increasingly greater detail and formality in the planning process is required as the acquisition becomes more complex and costly, including for cost-reimbursement and other high-risk contracts (e.g., other than firm-fixed-price contracts) requiring a written acquisition plan. A written plan shall be prepared for cost reimbursement and other high-risk contracts other than firm-fixed-price contracts, although written plans may be required for firm-fixed-price contracts as appropriate.

(f) Ensuring that the statement of work is closely aligned with performance outcomes and cost estimates.

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(j) Reviewing and approving acquisition plans and revisions to these plans to ensure compliance with FAR requirements including 7.104 and part 16. For other than firm-fixed-price contracts, ensuring that the plan is approved and signed at least one level above the contracting officer.

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