§ 3501.601 - General.

(a) Commission contracting activities are established within the General Services Bureau for the acquisition of supplies and services, and the Engineering and Construction Bureau for the acquisition of construction, including architect-engineer services and other services related to construction. The Directors of these bureaus are designated by the Administrator as Heads of Contracting Activities and are the officials who have the authority and responsibility to appoint contracting officers to contract for authorized supplies and services, including construction and architect-engineer services, that fall within the scope of their respective contracting activities.

(b) In addition, bureau directors and heads of independent units are delegated contracting authority, not to exceed amounts established by the General Services Director, for the decentralized procurement of supplies and services on Division Purchase Orders (see 3513.505-71). This authority is granted to assist Commission activities in expediting minor purchases. Such authority may be redelegated pursuant to 3513.505-71(b)(1)(ii).