2504. DEVIATIONS FROM SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS

2504 DEVIATIONS FROM SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS 2504.1 When the exceptions set forth in § 2503 of this chapter are not applicable, and an existing specification does not meet an agency’s minimum needs, the Director may authorize deviations in accordance with this section. 2504.2 Each contracting officer shall be responsible for ensuring the following: (a) That District specifications are normally used, and requirements for exceptions and deviations are complied with; (b) That written justifications for each exception and deviation are subject to prior review and approval by the Director, and that each justification can be fully substantiated if post audit is required; and (c) That major or repeated deviations are not taken except as prescribed in this chapter. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 1575 (February 26, 1988); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 7556 (July 20, 2018). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Contracts and Procurement 27 DCMR § 2504