Subpart 1405.2	SYNOPSES OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTIONS
1405.202	Exceptions
1405.207	Preparation and transmittal of synopses
Subpart 1405.3	SYNOPSES OF CONTRACT AWARDS
1405.303	Announcement of contract awards
Subpart 1405.4	RELEASE OF INFORMATION
1405.403	Requests from Members of Congress
1405.404	Release of long-range acquisition estimates
1405.404-1	Release procedures
Subpart 1405.5	PAID ADVERTISEMENTS
1405.502	Authority

SUBPART 1405.2 -- SYNOPSES OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTIONS

1405.202 Exceptions

(b) The AS/PMB is authorized to approve the written determination documenting the reasons why synopsis is not appropriate or reasonable. The determination shall be prepared by the CO, submitted to the HCA and then to the Director, PAM, for AS/PMB approval.

1405.207 Preparation and transmittal of synopses

(e) In addition to the synopsis information generally required under FAR 5.207, as a best business practice, it is recommended each synopsis of a proposed contract action under other than full and open competition include the location where the offeror may obtain:

1. A description of specific qualifications the Government requires of the product or service to meet the Government's minimum needs; and
2. The factors the Government will use to evaluate the product or service information prospective contractors provide under the proposed contract action.

SUBPART 1405.3 -- SYNOPSES OF CONTRACT AWARDS

1405.303 Announcement of contract awards

(a)(1) The CO shall report the following information to the cognizant bureau congressional affairs officer for notification to Congress 24 hours prior to award of a contract expecting to exceed $500,000:

1. Proposed award date;
2. Contractor name and address;
3. Geographical location of contract performance;
4. Description of the contracted work;
5. Dollar amount of contract;
6. Contractor business size and if the firm is minority-owned or is a disadvantaged business concern.

(a)(2) With the concurrence of the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs, the HCA may waive the announcement of sensitive awards.

SUBPART 1405.4 -- RELEASE OF INFORMATION

1405.403 Requests from Members of Congress

(a) For purposes of this part the agency head is the HCA with the power of redelegation to BPC.

1405.404 Release of long-range acquisition estimates

1405.404-1 Release procedures.

1. The authority to release acquisition requirements anticipated in the coming year is delegated to the OSDBU and the HCA with redelegation limited to the BPC. The Government cost estimate shall not be revealed. The expected dollar values shall be advertised as falling within dollar ranges rather than specific dollar amounts.
   
   
2. Classified information shall only be released in accordance with the procedures in 442 DM.

SUBPART 1405.5 -- PAID ADVERTISEMENTS

1405.502 Authority

(a) The CO shall obtain written authorization of the HCA before placing an advertisement in a newspaper.

(b) Advertisements placed in media other than newspapers do not require advance authorization.

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