[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 48, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 48CFR5.401]

[Page 90]
 
            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM
 
                CHAPTER 1--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION
 
PART 5_PUBLICIZING CONTRACT ACTIONS--Table of Contents
 
                   Subpart 5.4_Release of Information
 
Sec.  5.401  General.


    (a) A high level of business security must be maintained in order to 
preserve the integrity of the acquisition process. When it is necessary 
to obtain information from potential contractors and others outside the 
Government for use in preparing Government estimates, contracting 
officers shall ensure that the information is not publicized or 
discussed with potential contractors.
    (b) Contracting officers may make available maximum information to 
the public, except information--
    (1) On plans that would provide undue or discriminatory advantage to 
private or personal interests;
    (2) Received in confidence from an offeror;
    (3) Otherwise requiring protection under Freedom of Information Act 
(see subpart 24.2) or Privacy Act (see subpart 24.1); or
    (4) Pertaining to internal agency communications (e.g., technical 
reviews, contracting authority or other reasons, or recommendations 
referring thereto).
    (c) This policy applies to all Government personnel who participate 
directly or indirectly in any stage of the acquisition cycle.