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This PGI section supplements: DFARS 225.770-5 · FAR 25.770-5
The corresponding FAR Part 25 and DFARS Part 225 have been overhauled under the RFO. PGI replacement text is provided in the RFO deviation attachment. View FAR Part 25

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(a) The prohibition in 225.770-2 may be waived, on a case-by-case basis, if an official identified in paragraph (b) of this subsection determines that a waiver is necessary for national security purposes.

(b) The following officials are authorized, without power of delegation, to make the determination specified in paragraph (a) of this subsection:

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

(2) The Secretaries of the military departments.

(3) The Component Acquisition Executive of the Defense Logistics Agency.

(c)(1) The official granting a waiver shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees, with a copy to the Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (see PGI 225.770-5 ), not less than 15 days before issuing the waiver.

(2) In the report, the official shall—

(i) Identify the specific reasons for the waiver; and

(ii) Include recommendations as to what actions may be taken to develop alternative sourcing capabilities in the future.

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-(c) Send a copy of the report to the Office of the Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (Contract Policy) (DPCAP/CP) via email at osd.pentagon.ousd-a-s.mbx.asda-dp-c-contractpolicy@mail.mil.+(a) The prohibition in 225.770-2 may be waived, on a case-by-case basis, if an official identified in paragraph (b) of this subsection determines that a waiver is necessary for national security purposes.
+(b) The following officials are authorized, without power of delegation, to make the determination specified in paragraph (a) of this subsection:
+(1) The Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment).
+(2) The Secretaries of the military departments.
+(3) The Component Acquisition Executive of the Defense Logistics Agency. (c)(1) The official granting a waiver shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees, with a copy to the Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (see PGI 225.770-5 ), not less than 15 days before issuing the waiver.
+(2) In the report, the official shall--
+(i) Identify the specific reasons for the waiver; and
+(ii) Include recommendations as to what actions may be taken to develop alternative sourcing capabilities in the future.
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