212.102 Applicability.

2. Revise section 212.102 to read as follows:

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.

[FR Doc. 2012-5761 Filed 3-9-12; 8:45 am]

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