[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: 48CFR1.603-2]

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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.  1.603-2  Selection.

    In selecting contracting officers, the appointing official shall 
consider the complexity and dollar value of the acquisitions to be 
assigned and the candidate's experience, training, education, business 
acumen, judgment, character, and reputation. Examples of selection 
criteria include--
    (a) Experience in Government contracting and administration, 
commercial purchasing, or related fields;
    (b) Education or special training in business administration, law, 
accounting, engineering, or related fields;
    (c) Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures, including this 
and other applicable regulations;
    (d) Specialized knowledge in the particular assigned field of 
contracting; and
    (e) Satisfactory completion of acquisition training courses.