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This PGI section supplements: DFARS 209.503-70 · FAR 9.503-70
The corresponding FAR Part 9 and DFARS Part 209 have been overhauled under the RFO. PGI replacement text is provided in the RFO deviation attachment. View FAR Part 9

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Notwithstanding FAR 9.503, for consulting services, as defined at 209.572(b), the waiver approval authority is the Secretary of Defense and the following officials, without power of delegation below an official appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate:

(a) The Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment).

(b) The assistant secretaries of the military departments. (See PGI 209.503-70.)

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detected 2026-04-17 [PGI] PGI_MODIFIED PGI 209.503-70 updated: 3 lines added, 1 lines removed
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-To process a waiver under DFARS 209.503-70, the contracting officer shall submit the waiver, in accordance with agency procedures, to the Office of the Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (Contract Policy) (DPCAP/CP) at osd.pentagon.ousd-a-s.mbx.asda-dp-c-contractpolicy@mail.mil.+Notwithstanding FAR 9.503, for consulting services, as defined at 209.572(b), the waiver approval authority is the Secretary of Defense and the following officials, without power of delegation below an official appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate:
+(a) The Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment).
+(b) The assistant secretaries of the military departments. (See PGI 209.503-70.)
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