[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: 48CFR1.603-3]



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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. 1.603-3  Appointment.



    (a) Contracting officers shall be appointed in writing on an SF 

1402, Certificate of Appointment, which shall state any limitations on 

the scope of authority to be exercised, other than limitations contained 

in applicable law or regulation. Appointing officials shall maintain 

files containing copies of all appointments that have not been 

terminated.

    (b) Agency heads are encouraged to delegate micro-purchase authority 

to individuals who are employees of an executive agency or members of 

the Armed Forces of the United States who will be using the supplies or 

services being purchased. Individuals delegated this authority are not 

required to be appointed on an SF 1402, but shall be appointed in 

writing in accordance with agency procedures.



[61 FR 39190, July 26, 1996]