207-170-3 Policies and procedures.

(a)  If the proposed consolidation exceeds $6M, any AP must include: (1) results of the market research, (2) consideration of alternatives requiring less consolidation, and (3) a determination by the HCA or the SPE that the consolidation is necessary and justified.

(3)  The required Determination and Findings (D&F) should be a standalone document that supports the proposed consolidation approach (see DFARS 207.170 Consolidation of contract requirements). The D&F shall accompany any AP through the approval process. The consolidation of requirements shall also be addressed in any AP. Any AP discussion of consolidation of requirements shall be addressed under the paragraph on Sources, as required at FAR 7.105(b)(1) and shall reference the D&F and provide a brief summary thereof. The determination shall include the acquisition strategy information required in DFARS 207.170-3. The following approval thresholds and authorities are established for processing the D&F:

Dollar Threshold: Approval Authority:

$6M to $100M Head of Contracting Activity (HCA)

$100M or greater Senior Procurement Executive (SPE)