Under which circumstances can authorities and delegations outlined in the FAR be considered non-delegable?

Authorities and delegations outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) can be considered non-delegable when they are specified in writing. This means that certain authorities are established and recognized officially, indicating that these powers or responsibilities cannot be delegated to another party unless explicitly allowed by a written provision.

When a delegation is formally documented, it serves as an authoritative source that clarifies the limits of authority and the conditions under which it can or cannot be transferred. This written specification provides legal clarity and reinforces accountability in the management of federal contracts.

In contrast, informal decisions or verbal agreements lack the official documentation required to establish binding authorities. Similarly, the consensus of all parties is not a determining factor if those authorities are delineated in official documentation. The impacts on small business contractors do not inherently determine the delegability of authority without written specifications. Thus, the key aspect is the existence of formal, written documentation that defines the scope and limits of the said authorities.