# 5.002 Policy.

Contracting officers must publicize contract actions in order to-

1. (a) Increase competition;

2. (b) Broaden industry participation in meeting Government requirements; and

3. (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.