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This PGI section supplements: DFARS 212.7003 · FAR 12.7003
The corresponding FAR Part 12 and DFARS Part 212 have been overhauled under the RFO. PGI replacement text is provided in the RFO deviation attachment. View FAR Part 12

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(a) Prior to awarding a contract in excess of $100 million pursuant to a commercial solutions opening (CSO), contracting officers shall prepare a written determination for approval by the senior procurement executive that includes—

(1) A description of the innovative commercial product, commercial service, or technology acquired;

(2) A description of the requirement, capability gap, or potential technological advancement with respect to which the innovative commercial product, commercial service, or technology acquired provides a solution or a potential new capability;

(3) A description of the efficacy of the effort to meet the mission needs of DoD or the relevant military department or defense agency;

(4) The proposed contract award amount; and

(5) The prospective contractor.

(b) Include a copy of the approved determination in the contract file.

Change History

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detected 2026-04-17 [PGI] PGI_MODIFIED PGI 212.7003 updated: 7 lines added, 1 lines removed
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-Contracting officers shall follow the procedures at PGI 212.7003 to obtain senior procurement executive approval to award a contract in excess of $100 million resulting from a CSO.+(a) Prior to awarding a contract in excess of $100 million pursuant to a commercial solutions opening (CSO), contracting officers shall prepare a written determination for approval by the senior procurement executive that includes--
+(1) A description of the innovative commercial product, commercial service, or technology acquired;
+(2) A description of the requirement, capability gap, or potential technological advancement with respect to which the innovative commercial product, commercial service, or technology acquired provides a solution or a potential new capability;
+(3) A description of the efficacy of the effort to meet the mission needs of DoD or the relevant military department or defense agency;
+(4) The proposed contract award amount; and
+(5) The prospective contractor.
+(b) Include a copy of the approved determination in the contract file.
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