48 CFR § 2401.603-3 - 2401.603-3 Appointment.

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title: "48 CFR § 2401.603-3 - 2401.603-3   Appointment."
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title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
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section_name: "2401.603-3   Appointment."
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# 2401.603-3 2401.603-3   Appointment.

(a) Appointments to officials not expressly delegated procurement authority by a published departmental delegation of authority shall be made in writing by the Head of the Contracting Activity. The Certificate of Appointment (SF 1402) shall constitute the appointing official's determination that the appointee meets the selection requirements set forth at 2401.603-2.

[64 FR 46094, Aug. 23, 1999]