5.002 Policy.

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.