RDE usage for Contracts and Obligating documents over $50K

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Subject: RDE usage for Contracts and Obligating documents over $50K
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Date: Wed, 18 Sep 1996 16:03:26 -0400
From: "Kelly L Bradley, Supervisory Financial Spec, Reston, VA" <kbradley>

There seems to be some confusion regarding the obligation of Contracts 
and Purchase Orders over $50K.  Purchase Orders over $50K and Contracts 
can not be approved in FFS via RDE by the cost centers.  They can 
however, be entered and put on hold in FFS.  Then the backup 
documentation should be faxed to OFM Attn:  Melanie Farmer and she will 
ensure it gets approved and processed in FFS.  You can also contact the 
hotline and fax the information and they will approve the document.  
OFM's fax number is 703-648-4112 and the FFS Hotline is 703-648-7600.

OFM has been forwarding all documents back to the field for them to enter 
documents in the system through RDE.  They have been asked to do this by 
the Division Administrative Officer. Purchase Orders awarded in one of 
the three Procurement Offices will also be sent back to the originating 
cost center for obligating.  If you have further concerns or questions 
regarding this process please let me know and I will be glad to work with 
you. I can be reached on 703-648-5040 or email (kbradley).

Thanks, Kelly