Federal Acquisition Regulation
Policy
FAR 5.002
Contracting officers must publicize contract actions in order to- (a) Increase competition; (b) Broaden industry participation in meeting Government requirements; and (c) Assist small business concerns, veteran-owned small business concerns, service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns, HUBZone small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, and women-owned small business concerns in obtaining contracts and subcontracts.