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5.303 - Announcement of contract awards | FAR Navigator

5.303

Announcement of contract awards

Contracting officers must ensure timely public announcement of contract awards over $4.5 million by 5 p.m. on the day of award, following specific content and exclusion rules.

Overview

FAR 5.303 outlines the requirements for public and local announcements of federal contract awards exceeding $4.5 million, unless otherwise specified by agency regulations. The regulation ensures transparency by mandating timely disclosure of award information, while also specifying exceptions and procedures for both public and local announcements. It details the timing, content, and exclusions for such announcements, and references additional requirements for negotiated awards.

Key Rules

Public Announcement Timing and Threshold
- Contracting officers must ensure information on contract awards over $4.5 million is available in time for a public announcement by 5 p.m. Washington, DC time on the day of award. No information may be released before this time.
Exclusions from Announcement Requirement
- Awards to the SBA under Section 8(a), awards to foreign firms for overseas performance, and contracts exempted from synopsis under 5.202(a)(1) are excluded from this requirement.
Local Announcements
- Agencies may announce awards to local media. For awards above the simplified acquisition threshold, specific information must be included, such as the method of award, number of offers, and basis for selection. Negotiated awards must follow the requirements of FAR 15.503(b).

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Ensure timely and compliant release of award information, observe exclusions, and provide required details for local announcements.
Contractors: No direct action, but should be aware of public disclosure practices.
Agencies: Oversee compliance with announcement timing, content, and exclusions.

Practical Implications

Promotes transparency in federal contracting by standardizing public disclosure of significant awards.
Contractors should anticipate public release of award information and prepare for potential media attention.
Common pitfalls include premature release of information or failure to include required details in local announcements.

All Agencies (unless agency-specific threshold)

Contracts > $4.5 million

Excludes 5.202(a)(1) Exempted Contracts

Excludes 8(a) SBA Awards

Excludes Foreign Awards Outside U.S.

Do not release award information before the official public release time.

Ensure award information for contracts over $4.5 million is available for public announcement by 5 p.m. Washington, DC time on the day of award.

Exclude awards to SBA under Section 8(a), foreign firms for overseas performance, and contracts exempted under 5.202(a)(1) from announcement.

For local announcements above the simplified acquisition threshold, include required details: method of award, number of offers solicited/received, and basis for selection.

For negotiated awards, include information as prescribed by FAR 15.503(b).

References done in this section

5.3Synopses of Contract Awards

5.202Exceptions

15.503Notifications to unsuccessful offerors

5.303

Announcement of contract awards

Contracting officers must ensure timely public announcement of contract awards over $4.5 million by 5 p.m. on the day of award, following specific content and exclusion rules.

Overview

Key Rules

Public Announcement Timing and Threshold
- Contracting officers must ensure information on contract awards over $4.5 million is available in time for a public announcement by 5 p.m. Washington, DC time on the day of award. No information may be released before this time.
Exclusions from Announcement Requirement
- Awards to the SBA under Section 8(a), awards to foreign firms for overseas performance, and contracts exempted from synopsis under 5.202(a)(1) are excluded from this requirement.
Local Announcements
- Agencies may announce awards to local media. For awards above the simplified acquisition threshold, specific information must be included, such as the method of award, number of offers, and basis for selection. Negotiated awards must follow the requirements of FAR 15.503(b).

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Ensure timely and compliant release of award information, observe exclusions, and provide required details for local announcements.
Contractors: No direct action, but should be aware of public disclosure practices.
Agencies: Oversee compliance with announcement timing, content, and exclusions.

Practical Implications

Promotes transparency in federal contracting by standardizing public disclosure of significant awards.
Contractors should anticipate public release of award information and prepare for potential media attention.
Common pitfalls include premature release of information or failure to include required details in local announcements.

All Agencies (unless agency-specific threshold)

Contracts > $4.5 million

Excludes 5.202(a)(1) Exempted Contracts

Excludes 8(a) SBA Awards

Excludes Foreign Awards Outside U.S.

Do not release award information before the official public release time.

Ensure award information for contracts over $4.5 million is available for public announcement by 5 p.m. Washington, DC time on the day of award.

Exclude awards to SBA under Section 8(a), foreign firms for overseas performance, and contracts exempted under 5.202(a)(1) from announcement.

For local announcements above the simplified acquisition threshold, include required details: method of award, number of offers solicited/received, and basis for selection.

For negotiated awards, include information as prescribed by FAR 15.503(b).

References done in this section

5.3Synopses of Contract Awards

5.202Exceptions

15.503Notifications to unsuccessful offerors

5.303

Announcement of contract awards

Contracting officers must ensure timely public announcement of contract awards over $4.5 million by 5 p.m. on the day of award, following specific content and exclusion rules.

Overview

Key Rules

Public Announcement Timing and Threshold
- Contracting officers must ensure information on contract awards over $4.5 million is available in time for a public announcement by 5 p.m. Washington, DC time on the day of award. No information may be released before this time.
Exclusions from Announcement Requirement
- Awards to the SBA under Section 8(a), awards to foreign firms for overseas performance, and contracts exempted from synopsis under 5.202(a)(1) are excluded from this requirement.
Local Announcements
- Agencies may announce awards to local media. For awards above the simplified acquisition threshold, specific information must be included, such as the method of award, number of offers, and basis for selection. Negotiated awards must follow the requirements of FAR 15.503(b).

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Ensure timely and compliant release of award information, observe exclusions, and provide required details for local announcements.
Contractors: No direct action, but should be aware of public disclosure practices.
Agencies: Oversee compliance with announcement timing, content, and exclusions.

Practical Implications

Promotes transparency in federal contracting by standardizing public disclosure of significant awards.
Contractors should anticipate public release of award information and prepare for potential media attention.
Common pitfalls include premature release of information or failure to include required details in local announcements.

5.303

Announcement of contract awards

Contracting officers must ensure timely public announcement of contract awards over $4.5 million by 5 p.m. on the day of award, following specific content and exclusion rules.

Overview

Key Rules

Public Announcement Timing and Threshold
- Contracting officers must ensure information on contract awards over $4.5 million is available in time for a public announcement by 5 p.m. Washington, DC time on the day of award. No information may be released before this time.
Exclusions from Announcement Requirement
- Awards to the SBA under Section 8(a), awards to foreign firms for overseas performance, and contracts exempted from synopsis under 5.202(a)(1) are excluded from this requirement.
Local Announcements
- Agencies may announce awards to local media. For awards above the simplified acquisition threshold, specific information must be included, such as the method of award, number of offers, and basis for selection. Negotiated awards must follow the requirements of FAR 15.503(b).

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Ensure timely and compliant release of award information, observe exclusions, and provide required details for local announcements.
Contractors: No direct action, but should be aware of public disclosure practices.
Agencies: Oversee compliance with announcement timing, content, and exclusions.

Practical Implications

Promotes transparency in federal contracting by standardizing public disclosure of significant awards.
Contractors should anticipate public release of award information and prepare for potential media attention.
Common pitfalls include premature release of information or failure to include required details in local announcements.

5.303

Announcement of contract awards

Contracting officers must ensure timely public announcement of contract awards over $4.5 million by 5 p.m. on the day of award, following specific content and exclusion rules.

Overview

Key Rules

Public Announcement Timing and Threshold
- Contracting officers must ensure information on contract awards over $4.5 million is available in time for a public announcement by 5 p.m. Washington, DC time on the day of award. No information may be released before this time.
Exclusions from Announcement Requirement
- Awards to the SBA under Section 8(a), awards to foreign firms for overseas performance, and contracts exempted from synopsis under 5.202(a)(1) are excluded from this requirement.
Local Announcements
- Agencies may announce awards to local media. For awards above the simplified acquisition threshold, specific information must be included, such as the method of award, number of offers, and basis for selection. Negotiated awards must follow the requirements of FAR 15.503(b).

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Ensure timely and compliant release of award information, observe exclusions, and provide required details for local announcements.
Contractors: No direct action, but should be aware of public disclosure practices.
Agencies: Oversee compliance with announcement timing, content, and exclusions.

Practical Implications

Promotes transparency in federal contracting by standardizing public disclosure of significant awards.
Contractors should anticipate public release of award information and prepare for potential media attention.
Common pitfalls include premature release of information or failure to include required details in local announcements.

5.303

Announcement of contract awards

Contracting officers must ensure timely public announcement of contract awards over $4.5 million by 5 p.m. on the day of award, following specific content and exclusion rules.

Overview

Key Rules

Public Announcement Timing and Threshold
- Contracting officers must ensure information on contract awards over $4.5 million is available in time for a public announcement by 5 p.m. Washington, DC time on the day of award. No information may be released before this time.
Exclusions from Announcement Requirement
- Awards to the SBA under Section 8(a), awards to foreign firms for overseas performance, and contracts exempted from synopsis under 5.202(a)(1) are excluded from this requirement.
Local Announcements
- Agencies may announce awards to local media. For awards above the simplified acquisition threshold, specific information must be included, such as the method of award, number of offers, and basis for selection. Negotiated awards must follow the requirements of FAR 15.503(b).

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Ensure timely and compliant release of award information, observe exclusions, and provide required details for local announcements.
Contractors: No direct action, but should be aware of public disclosure practices.
Agencies: Oversee compliance with announcement timing, content, and exclusions.

Practical Implications

Promotes transparency in federal contracting by standardizing public disclosure of significant awards.
Contractors should anticipate public release of award information and prepare for potential media attention.
Common pitfalls include premature release of information or failure to include required details in local announcements.

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