PGI 1.170-3 Post-award DPAP Peer Reviews of service contracts.

DPAP post-award Peer Reviews are required for all contracts for services valued at $1 Billion and greater. The threshold is determined by the value of the maximum estimated amount (including options and surge). Post-award Peer Reviews shall occur prior to eve~ option period exercise. If the base period of performance is greater than one year l the first post-award Peer Review should take place at the mid-point of the base period of performance. If the base period of performance is one year or less, the post-award Peer Review should occur prior to exercise of the first option year. An I-ARB is required prior to the DPAP Peer Review to obtain approval of J-7. Contracting officers should ensure the I-ARB and Peer Review take place at least 3 months prior to the required option exercise date.