Overview
This section establishes that Determinations and Findings (D&Fs) must be signed by authorized officials and directs readers to specific FAR parts and agency-level regulations to identify those individuals.
Key Rules
- Regulatory Compliance: D&Fs must be signed by the specific official designated by internal agency regulations.
- Location of Authority: The actual authority to sign or delegate the signature for a D&F is contained within the specific FAR part that governs the action requiring the D&F.
Practical Implications
- Contracting professionals cannot rely on a single universal authority for all D&Fs; they must consult the specific FAR part (e.g., Part 6 for competition or Part 16 for contract types) to verify which level of management is required to approve the document.
- Failure to obtain the signature of the correct official as mandated by agency supplements can invalidate the D&F and jeopardize the legality of the procurement action.