FAR 5.401 General
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 5.401
- Type
- Section
- Text as of
- FAC 2026-01
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this section.
Text
(a) A high level of business security must be maintained in order to preserve the integrity of the acquisition process. When it is necessary to obtain information from potential contractors and others outside the Government for use in preparing Government estimates, contracting officers shall ensure that the information is not publicized or discussed with potential contractors.
(b) Contracting officers may make available maximum information to the public, except information-
(1) On plans that would provide undue or discriminatory advantage to private or personal interests;
(2) Received in confidence from an offeror;
(3) Otherwise requiring protection under Freedom of Information Act (see subpart 24.2) or Privacy Act (see subpart 24.1); or
(4) Pertaining to internal agency communications (e.g., technical reviews, contracting authority or other reasons, or recommendations referring thereto).
(c) This policy applies to all Government personnel who participate directly or indirectly in any stage of the acquisition cycle.
Sections cited
- FAR Subpart 24.2 Freedom of Information Act
- FAR Subpart 24.1 Protection of Individual Privacy
Quick answers
What is FAR 5.401?
FAR 5.401 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "General".
Are changes to FAR 5.401 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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