This text is not in eCFR or DITA. It is extracted from the .docx attachment for Class Deviation 2026-O0028, 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) Prior to awarding a contract in excess of $100 million pursuant to a commercial solutions opening (CSO), contracting officers must 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.
Authoritative source
Issued as an attachment to the Office of the Secretary of Defense memorandum for Class Deviation 2026-O0028, signed February 1, 2026. Verify against the attachment before relying on this text.
- .docx attachment for Class Deviation 2026-O0028
- Class Deviation 2026-O0028 memorandum (PDF)
- Class Deviation 2026-O0028 on part52.dev
Codified PGI
The codified text remains published on acquisition.gov but is superseded by this Class Deviation. View codified PGI 212.7003.