D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, r. 27-4703
The CCO may delegate his or her contracting authority to employees of the Department, or employees of the District of Columbia government acting on behalf of the Department, who shall be designated as "Contracting Officers." Any such delegation shall be in writing and shall specify any limits on a Contracting Officer's delegated authority (for example, limits on the dollar value of contracts the individual is authorized to award). In no case shall a Contracting Officer's authority exceed the CCO's authority. All such delegations shall be made publicly available on the Department's website.
In delegating his or her contracting authority, the CCO shall ensure that each delegated Contracting Officer has the experience, knowledge, and judgment necessary to fulfill the duties of a Contracting Officer, including a solid understanding of the Department's procurement rules.
Subject to compliance with these rules, Contracting Officers have wide latitude to exercise business judgment in conducting procurements. Consequently, the ability to exercise that discretion wisely and responsibly is an important job qualification.
The CCO shall ensure that Contracting Officers and other contracting personnel periodically receive training to strengthen and update their skills and knowledge concerning contracting and procurement matters.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, r. 27-4703