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Deviated Text
This text comes from the Word attachment to class deviation 2026-O0031, not from acquisition.gov. The deviation memo directs contracting officers to use it in place of the codified PGI. The source attachment linked below is authoritative.

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(a)(1) Review any waiver request, and either—

(i) Deny the request if the contracting officer decides the waiver is not required in the interests of national security; or

(ii) Forward the request to the head of the agency or designee for approval if the contracting officer decides the waiver may be in the interest of national security.

(2) The head of the agency or designee must report all waivers granted, and the reasons for granting the waiver, to the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and

Sustainment), who will forward the report to Congress.

(3) Guidance on using the Exclusions section of the System for Award Management is available at PGI 209.105-1.

(b) Submit a copy of the determination to Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice, 810 Seventh Street, NW, Washington, DC 20531.

Sources: Deviation attachment (.docx) · Codified PGI 203.570-2