Overview
This section establishes that the standard requirement for advance approval of overtime can be waived in favor of retroactive approval during emergency acquisition scenarios.
Key Rules
- Retroactive Capability: Overtime approvals are not strictly required to be obtained in advance if an emergency exists.
- Justification Requirement: To grant retroactive approval, the circumstances must be justified as an emergency.
- Cross-Reference: This provision specifically links to FAR 22.103-4(i), which provides the administrative framework for managing overtime premiums.
Practical Implications
- Operational Agility: Contractors and Contracting Officers can prioritize immediate life-saving or mission-critical responses without waiting for formal paperwork.
- Documentation Necessity: While the approval can be retroactive, contractors must ensure the emergency context is well-documented to support the post-hoc justification and avoid cost disallowance.