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.

[50 FR 52429, Dec. 23, 1985, as amended at 60 FR 48259, Sept. 18, 1995; 65 FR 60544, Oct. 11, 2000]