# Part 5305 - Publicizing Contract Actions

AFFARS PART 5305 Knowledge Center

2019 Edition

Revised: 2 May 2022

Subpart 5305.1 - DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION

5305.102 Availability of Solicitations.

Subpart 5305.2 - SYNOPSES OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTIONS

5305.201 General

5305.202 Exceptions

5305.204 Presolicitation Notices

Subpart 5305.3 - SYNOPSES OF CONTRACT AWARDS

5305.303 Announcement of Contract Awards

Subpart 5305.5 - PAID ADVERTISEMENTS

5305.502 Authority

## Subpart 5305.1 - DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION

### 5305.102 Availability of Solicitations.

(a)(5)(iii) See MP5301.601-90. Submit determinations through the SCO to SAF/AQC for approval.

## Subpart 5305.2 - SYNOPSES OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTIONS

### 5305.201 General

### 5305.202 Exceptions

(b) See MP5301.601-90 Head of Agency (HoA), Senior Procurement Executive (SPE), Service Acquisition Executive (SAE) Delegation Matrix. The request must state why the notice is not appropriate or reasonable and identify alternative actions to optimize opportunities for small business participation.

### 5305.204 Presolicitation Notices

In accordance with DAFMAN 16-201, the contracting officer must identify if there are any restrictions on foreign participation.

## Subpart 5305.3 - SYNOPSES OF CONTRACT AWARDS

### 5305.303 Announcement of Contract Awards

(a) Public Announcement. Information on awards must not be released and awards shall not be made until after the agency announces the award on https://www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/. Contract announcements are posted at 1700 EST daily.

(ii) The contracting officer must submit all 1279 reports to SAF/LLP by close of business three workdays before the date of the proposed contract award. SAF/LLP may shorten the three-day advance notification requirement if requested by the contracting officer. For actions valued at $50M and above, email a courtesy copy of the 1279 report to the cognizant SCO. Follow MP5305.303 Announcement of Contract Awards to prepare 1279 reports.

## Subpart 5305.5 - PAID ADVERTISEMENTS

### 5305.502 Authority

(a) Newspapers. See MP5301.601 (a)(i) Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) Matrix.