[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: 48CFR403.603] [Page 102] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 4--DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PART 403_IMPROPER BUSINESS PRACTICES AND PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST--Table of Contents Subpart 403.6_Contracts With Government Employees or Organizations Owned or Controlled by Them Sec. 403.603 Responsibilities of the contracting officer. The contracting officer, when requesting authorization under 403.602, shall prepare a written determination and findings for the signature of the HCA. The determination shall document compliance with FAR 3.603, specifying the compelling reason(s) for award, and shall be placed in the contract file.