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DAA

Delegation of Acquisition Authority

Definition

Delegation of Acquisition Authority is a formal grant of contracting authority from a higher official to subordinate personnel. DAAs specify the scope, limitations, and dollar thresholds of delegated authority for executing procurement actions.

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