# 5306.302-2 Unusual and Compelling Urgency
Type: Clause

## Prescription and Applicability

## Current Text

(c)(1) Contracting officers must notify their SCO and cognizant HCA as soon as practicable when contemplating the use of this authority for a J&A requiring SAF/AQ or SAF/SQ approval. (d)(1)(ii) The authority to make this determination for the DAF is the SCO or the J&A approval authority, whichever is higher. This authority may not be further delegated.

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Source: https://part52.dev
Generated: 2026-04-21 17:40 UTC
Reference: https://acquisition.gov/daffars