This text is not in eCFR or DITA. It is extracted from the .docx attachment for Class Deviation 2026-O0031, which directs contracting officers to use it in place of the codified PGI. The parsed text is a convenience layer; the .docx attachment is authoritative.
(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.
Authoritative source
Issued as an attachment to the Office of the Secretary of Defense memorandum for Class Deviation 2026-O0031, signed February 1, 2026. Verify against the attachment before relying on this text.
- .docx attachment for Class Deviation 2026-O0031
- Class Deviation 2026-O0031 memorandum (PDF)
- Class Deviation 2026-O0031 on part52.dev
Codified PGI
The codified text remains published on acquisition.gov but is superseded by this Class Deviation. View codified PGI 203.570-2.