[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 48, Volume 5]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

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

[CITE: 48CFR801.601]



[Page 139-140]

 

            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM

 

                CHAPTER 8--DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

 

PART 801_VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM--Table of Contents

 

      Subpart 801.6_Career Development, Contracting Activity, and 

                            Responsibilities

 

Sec. 801.601  General.





    (a) This subpart establishes general contracting officer authority 

and responsibility. However, other provisions



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in both the FAR and the VAAR contain some contracting officer 

limitations and it is incumbent upon each contracting officer to be 

aware of those limitations.

    (b) Personnel, other than those designated in 801.602, may determine 

quality, quantity and delivery requirements for items or services to be 

purchased. However, under no circumstances will individuals who have not 

been delegated contracting authority commit the Government for purchases 

of supplies, equipment or services. Individuals making such commitments 

may be held financially liable for the amount of the obligation.