The Senior Procurement Executive must approve exceptions to the restriction against contracts with Government employees under FAR subpart 3.6. In addition, the Contracting Officer shall comply with FAR subpart 9.5 before awarding any such contract. [49 FR 7700, Mar. 1, 1984, as amended at 51 FR 7948, Mar. 7, 1986. Redesignated at 64 FR 46095, Aug. 23, 1999]