3.1.1.  Independent Review Structure.

The CAA will structure the independent review in a way that best achieves the objectives of the business and contract clearance process. Notably, the review procedures employed should be commensurate with the acquisition size, complexity, personnel experience, and other applicable considerations.^{IG 3.1.1} The process must focus on reviewing CDPs in a thorough and substantive manner where SMEs are granted the level of access to acquisition/source selection documents necessary to provide the CAA with a clear assessment of the soundness of the approach and methodology used for the acquisition. The CAA should ensure that the established review process is not compartmentalized such that individual members of the MIRT conduct reviews independently of one another (i.e. without the benefits of cross-feed).