§ 392.6 - Authorities.

The Director, SADBU, is hereby delegated authority to:

(a) Issue DoD Instructions, DoD publications, and one-time directive-type memoranda, consistent with DoD 5025.1-M, that implement policies approved by the Secretary of Defense in the functions assigned to the Director, SADBU. Instructions to the Military Departments shall be issued through the Secretaries of those Departments, or their designees. Instructions to Unified and Specified Commands shall be issued through the Chairman, JCS (CJCS).

(b) As authorized by Section 15 U.S.C. 644(k)(4), exercise supervisory authority over DoD personnel to the extent that their functions and duties relate to the functions and duties assigned to the Director, SADBU, by 15 U.S.C. Sections 637 and 644.

(c) Assign small business technical advisers to the DoD Components in accordance with 15 U.S.C. Section 644(k)(6).

(d) Obtain reports, information, advice, and assistance, consistent with DoD Directive 7750.5, as necessary, in carrying out assigned functions.

(e) Communicate directly with the Heads of the DoD Components. Communication to Commanders of the Unified and Specified Commands shall be coordinated with the CJCS.

(f) Establish arrangements for DoD participation in non-Defense governmental programs for which the Director, SADBU, is assigned primary staff cognizance.

(g) Communicate with other Government Agencies, representatives of the legislative branch, and members of the public, as appropriate, in carrying out assigned functions.