III.  PREPARATION AND APPROVAL

The source selection team is responsible for preparing and maintaining the SSP to ensure timely staff review and SSA review and approval.  The SSP must be submitted sufficiently in advance of the planned acquisition action to facilitate review and approval by the SSA and early establishment of the source selection organization.  The SSP must be approved before release of the formal solicitation.

In addition to the officials listed in the samples provided in this guide, MAJCOM and local procedures may require additional coordination on SSPs.