4.1. Source Selection Team

Source Selection Authority Designations [AFFARS 5315.303(a)]

 

SSA Designations

$10M and below

Greater than $10M*

ACAT I

CO

ASAF(A)

ACAT II and III

CO

PEO **

AFPEO/CM Acquisitions

N/A

PEO ***

Other Contracting

CO

****

* Delegable to no lower than the CO.

** PEOs often designate Source Selection Authority.

*** Generally, AFPEO/CM is the Source Selection Authority for services acquisitions >$100M or A-76 acquisitions involving 300 or more positions. For services acquisitions not in a PEO portfolio, see other contracting.

**** Except for AFMC, the SSA is the Wing Commander or MAJCOM/DRU two-letter director responsible for the requirement. Delegation of SSA is authorized.

4.1.1. The Source Selection Authority shall -

4.1.1.1. Be responsible for the proper and efficient conduct of the source selection process in accordance with this procedure.

4.1.1.2. Appoint the respective chairpersons for the Source Selection Evaluation Team and the Source Selection Advisory Council when used.

4.1.1.2.1. For ACAT I competitive acquisitions prior to Milestone B (pre-MDAP on Major Defense Acquisition Program lists), appointment of the chairperson for the Source Selection Evaluation Team and the Contracting Officer(s) requires approval of the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE). In the absence of the SPE, the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Contracting) (DAS(C)) may approve these appointment(s).

4.1.1.2.2. ACAT I competitive acquisitions, as referred to in paragraph 4.1.1.2.1, the Center Commander will submit nominations for SPE approval. The nomination package(s) will be submitted to SAF/AQCK, safaqck.workflow@pentagon.af.mil, when acquisition officials/team members are assigned and allow 10 working days for SPE approval. SAF/AQCK will coordinate nomination and approval packages with the DAS(C) and SPE. Nomination packages will include background information on the candidates for each position. Such information will describe each candidate's relevant experience and positions held and will provide a rationale for concluding that the selected candidate is the best qualified to perform the duties of SSET chairperson or Contracting Officer, as applicable. The DAS(C) will review each nomination package prior to SPE consideration. The DAS(C) and/or SPE, at their discretion, may interview proposed candidates. Also, the DAS(C) or the SPE may request additional nominees be submitted for consideration.

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