[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: 48CFR409.503] [Page 110] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 4--DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PART 409_CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS--Table of Contents Subpart 409.5_Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest Sec. 409.503 Waiver. (a) The HCA, on a non-delegable basis, is authorized to waive any general rule or procedure in FAR 9.5 when in the Government's interest. (b) Each request for waiver shall include: (1) The general rule or procedure proposed to be waived; (2) An analysis of the potential conflict, including the benefits and detriments to the Government and prospective contractors; (3) A discussion of why the conflict cannot be avoided, neutralized, or mitigated; and (4) Advice of counsel obtained under FAR 9.504(b).