scope:

This instruction applies to all J&As/D&Fs under the Competition in Contracting Act that are processed by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), its Naval Air Warfare Centers (NAVAIRWARCENs), its Naval Air Depots (NAVAIEKDEPOTs), its Business Units (BUs), and the naval aviation Program Executive Officers (PEOs). This policy will be recognized as a NAVAIR national policy.

To establish policies, procedures, and responsibilities for preparing written Justifications and Approvals (J&As) or Determinations and Findings D&Fs) when a procurement is to be made using other than full and open competition.