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Deviated Text
This text comes from the Word attachment to class deviation 2026-O0023, 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) Generally, the determination and finding (D&F) should authorize one contract at a time; however, an authorizing official may issue a blanket D&F for classes of contracts.

(2) Prepare each D&F in accordance with FAR subpart 1.5 and include a

determination that—

(i) The duties are of a temporary or intermittent nature;

(ii) Acquisition of the services is advantageous to the national defense;

(iii) DoD personnel with necessary skills are not available;

(iv) Excepted appointment cannot be obtained;

(v) A nonpersonal services contract is not practicable;

(vi) Statutory authority, 5 U.S.C. 3109 and other legislation, apply; and

(vii) Any other determination required by statutes has been made.

Sources: Deviation attachment (.docx) · Codified PGI 237.201-70