[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 48, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 48CFR301.470]



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            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM

 

                  CHAPTER 3--HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

PART 301_HHS ACQUISITION REGULATION SYSTEM--Table of Contents

 

                  Subpart 301.4_Deviations From the FAR

 

Sec. 301.470  Procedure.



    (a) When a contracting office determines that a deviation is needed, 

it shall prepare a deviation request in memorandum form and forward it 

through administrative channels to the official designated in 301.403 or 

301.404. In an exigency situation, the contracting office may request a 

deviation verbally, through normal acquisition channels, but is required 

to confirm the request in writing as soon as possible.

    (b) A deviation request shall clearly and precisely set forth the:

    (1) Nature of the needed deviation;

    (2) Identification of the FAR or HHSAR citation from which the 

deviation is needed;

    (3) Circumstances under which the deviation would be used;

    (4) Intended effect of the deviation;

    (5) Period or applicability;

    (6) Reasons which will contribute to complete understanding and 

support of the requested deviation. A copy of pertinent background 

papers such as a contractor's request should accompany the deviation 

request.; and

    (7) Suggested wording for the deviation (if applicable).



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