(a) The HCA (non-delegable) shall establish review and approval procedures for proposed contract actions to ensure that-
(1) Contractual documents are in conformance with law, established policies and procedures, and sound business practices;
(2) Contract awards properly reflect the mutual understanding of the parties; and
(3) The Contracting Officer is informed of deficiencies and items of questionable acceptability, and takes corrective action.
(b) The HCA shall designate acquisition officials to serve as reviewers. Each HCA shall establish the criteria for determining which contracts to review.
(c) Officials assigned responsibility for review and approval of contract actions shall possess qualifications in the field of acquisition commensurate with the level of review performed. However, if an official is to serve as the Contracting Officer and sign the contractual document, an appropriate official at least one level above the Contracting Officer shall perform the review and approval function.
(d) The Contracting Officer shall review all contractual documents, regardless of dollar value, prior to award to ensure the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section are met.
