48 CFR § 2901.602-1 - 2901.602-1 Authority.

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t48/s2901.602-1"
source: "ecfr"
legal_status: "authoritative_unofficial"
title: "48 CFR § 2901.602-1 - 2901.602-1   Authority."
title_number: 48
title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
section_number: "2901.602-1"
section_name: "2901.602-1   Authority."
chapter_number: 29
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF LABOR"
subchapter_number: "A"
subchapter_name: "GENERAL"
part_number: "2901"
part_name: "DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ACQUISITION REGULATION SYSTEM"
positive_law: false
currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
authority: "5 U.S.C. 301; 40 U.S.C. 486(c)."
regulatory_source: "89 FR 66618, Aug. 16, 2024, unless otherwise noted."
cfr_part: "2901"
---


# 2901.602-1 2901.602-1   Authority.

Only DOL contracting officers have the authority to enter into, administer, or terminate contracts and to make related determinations and findings. DOL contracting officers may bind DOL to obligations under contracts only to the extent of the authority delegated to them.