[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 48, Volume 7] [Revised as of October 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 48CFR3001.602-3] [Page 65] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 30--DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, HOMELAND SECURITY ACQUISITION REGULATION (HSAR) PART 3001_FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM--Table of Contents Subpart 3001.6_Career Development, Contracting Authority, and Responsibilities Sec. 3001.602-3 Ratification of unauthorized commitments. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy requires that acquisitions be made only by Government officials having authority to enter into such acquisitions. Acquisitions made by other than authorized personnel are contrary to Departmental policy and may be considered matters of serious misconduct on the part of an employee making an unauthorized commitment, and may result in disciplinary action being taken against an employee who makes an unauthorized commitment.