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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System |
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Chapter 34 - Department of Education Acquisition Regulation |
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SubChapter A - General |
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Part 3401 - Ed Acquisition Regulation System |
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Subpart 3401.6 - Career Development, Contracting Authority, and Responsibilities |
§ 3401.601 - General.
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3401.601 General.
(a) Contracting authority is vested in the Secretary. The Secretary has delegated this authority to the CAO. The Secretary has also delegated contracting authority to the SPE, giving the SPE broad authority to perform functions dealing with the management direction of the entire Department's procurement system, including implementation of its unique procurement policies, regulations, and standards. Limitations to the extent of this authority and successive delegations are set forth in the respective memorandums of delegations.