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.