[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 48, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 48CFR3001.704]

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            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM
 
     CHAPTER 30--DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, HOMELAND SECURITY 
                      ACQUISITION REGULATION (HSAR)
 
Sec. 3001.704  Content.

    The following format shall be used for all determinations and 
findings (D&Fs), unless otherwise specified in the FAR or the HSAR. The 
contracting officer is responsible for preparing D&Fs, and requirements 
and technical personnel are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of 
the supporting factual information, which shall be furnished to the 
contracting officer.
    Insert specific information indicated in brackets.

                       Determination and Findings

    Under [insert citation for appropriate statutory and/or regulatory 
basis for D&F], the Department of Homeland Security, [insert contracting 
activity], is granted authority to [insert nature and/or description of 
the action being approved].

                                Findings

    [Findings that detail the particular circumstances, facts, or 
reasoning essential to support the determination.]

                              Determination

    [A determination, based on the findings, that the proposed action is 
justified under the applicable statute or regulation.] [Expiration date 
of the D&F, if required.]

[Signature of authorized official]

Name and Title

[month, day, and year]

Date

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 Subpart 3001.70_Other Determinations, Waivers, Exceptions, Approvals, 
                         Reviews, and Submittals