(a) The HHS regulation implementing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552, as amended, is set forth in 45 CFR Part 5.
(b) The Contracting Officer, upon receiving a FOIA request, shall follow HHS and OPDIV procedures. As necessary, the Contracting Officer shall coordinate all actions with the cognizant Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer and the OGC-GLD. Only the FOI Officer is authorized to release or deny release of records. The Contracting Officer shall be familiar with the entire FOIA regulation in 45 CFR Part 5.
