The authority to make the determinations prescribed in FAR 25.202(a)(1) is delegated to the HCA, or designee.

The HCA, or designee at a level at or above the BPC, is the agency official authorized to make the determination in accordance with FAR 25.204(b) that using a particular domestic construction material would unreasonably increase the cost of the acquisition or would be impracticable.

Potentially fraudulent noncompliance under FAR 25.206(c)(4) shall be referred to the OIG for investigation.