[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 48, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

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;



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    (d) Specialized knowledge in the particular assigned field of 

contracting; and

    (e) Satisfactory completion of acquisition training courses.