[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 48, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 48CFR5.401]



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            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.