In accordance with Executive Order 13457, a sole source acquisition may not be justified on the basis of any earmark included in any non-statutory source, except when otherwise required by law or when an earmark meets the criteria for funding set out in Executive Order 13457.

The justification for providing for other than full and open competition in accordance with FAR 6.303-2 shall contain sufficient facts and rationale to justify the use of the authority cited and include all of the content set forth in FAR 6.303-2 as appropriate for the cited authority. If the estimated value of the procurement is over legal review thresholds, review by the Procurement Counsel is required.

The designee authorized to approve justifications for other than full and open competition at the dollar thresholds in FAR 6.304 is set forth in CAM 1301.70.