In accordance with 23.105(a)(4), the head of the agency may exempt agency activities and facilities from the policies and procedures in FAR subpart 23.1 in the interest of national security. The FAR and DFARS are silent as to whether this authority is delegable. Which one of the following is true?

a. Authorities referenced in the FAR or DFARS are never delegable.

b. The authority could only be delegated if the FAR or DFARS stated the authority was delegable.

c. This authority is delegable.

d. Not enough information.