1.7  Who is the Source Selection Authority?

See AFFARS 5315.303.  Except for A-76 competitions, the contracting officer is the SSA for acquisitions of any dollar value using PPT procedures, unless the acquisition plan approving authority designates otherwise.  For A-76 competitions using PPT procedures, the contracting officer is the SSA for actions $10M or less.  For A-76 actions over $10M, the SSA designation depends on whether the program is within the AFPEO/CM portfolio. Refer to AFFARS 5315.303 (a)(4) for specifics.