---
kind: "section"
citation: "48 C.F.R. § 303.104-7"
title: "48"
number: "303.104-7"
heading: "Violations or possible violations of the Procurement Integrity Act."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/48/303.104-7"
---

# §303.104-7. Violations or possible violations of the Procurement Integrity Act.

- (a)
  - (1) The contracting officer shall submit to the head of the contracting activity (HCA) for review and concurrence the determination (along with supporting documentation) that a reported violation or possible violation of the statutory prohibitions has no impact on the pending award or selection of a contractor for award.
  - (2) The contracting officer shall refer the determination that a reported violation or possible violation of the statutory prohibitions has an impact on the pending award or selection of a contractor, along with all related information available, to the HCA. The HCA shall—
    - (i) **Refer the matter immediately to the Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary—** Acquisition (ADAS-A) for review, who may consult with the appropriate legal office representative and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) as appropriate; and
    - (ii) Determine the necessary action in accordance with FAR 3.104-7(c) and (d). The HCA shall obtain the approval or concurrence of the ADAS-A before proceeding with an action.
- (b) The HCA (non-delegable) shall act with respect to actions taken under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause at 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Authority.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 40 U.S.C. 121(c)(2).

### Source

Source: 80 FR 72151, Nov. 18, 2015, unless otherwise noted.