(b) Policy.
(2) Proposed ratification of unauthorized commitments valued in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold at FAR 2.101 from those activities in paragraphs 1.602-3(b)(2)(A) through (F) of this Subsection shall be forwarded by letter signed by the Commander, Director, or the Administrator, to HQ DLA, ATTN: J-71. Such referrals shall clearly document: (A) that the authority of FAR 1.602-3 exists and that ratification is within the limitations of FAR 1.602-3(c); (B) the circumstances surrounding the unauthorized commitment; and (C), as appropriate, a description of the corrective action taken to preclude such unauthorized commitments in the future.
(3) Heads of contracting activities may delegate their ratification authority (FAR 1.602-3(b)(2)) for unauthorized commitments valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold at FAR 2.101 to the Chief of the Contracting Office. The authority to ratify unauthorized commitments in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold may not be delegated. The Director, Acquisition Management, (J-7), has delegated the authority to ratify unauthorized commitments valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold at FAR 2.101 to the Commander/Director of the activities listed in 1.602-3(b)(3)(A) through (D) of this Subsection, without power of redelegation:
(A) Defense Distribution Center (DDC).
(B) Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS).
(C) Defense Media Activity (DMA)
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