[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]



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            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).