# Part 5305 - Publicizing Contract Actions

DAFFARS PART 5305 Knowledge Center

Revised: June 2024

Subpart 5305.1 - DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION

5305.102 Availability of Solicitations.

Subpart 5305.2 - SYNOPSES OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTIONS

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(a)(i).

## Subpart 5305.2 - SYNOPSES OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTIONS

### 5305.202 Exceptions

(b) See MP5301.601(a)(i). 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/LLW by close of business three workdays before the date of the proposed contract award. SAF/LLW 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).