[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 48, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 48CFR1.602-1]

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            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM
 
                CHAPTER 1--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION
 
PART 1_FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM--Table of Contents
 
       Subpart 1.6_Career Development, Contracting Authority, and 
                            Responsibilities
 
Sec.  1.602-1  Authority.

    (a) Contracting officers have authority to enter into, administer, 
or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. 
Contracting officers may bind the Government only to the extent of the 
authority delegated to them. Contracting officers shall receive from the 
appointing authority (see 1.603-1) clear instructions in writing 
regarding the limits of their authority. Information on the limits of 
the contracting officers' authority shall be readily available to the 
public and agency personnel.
    (b) No contract shall be entered into unless the contracting officer 
ensures that all requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and 
all other applicable procedures, including clearances and approvals, 
have been met.