(b) The contracting officer shall submit requests through their SCO/SCCO to SAF/SB. The request shall address the impact of issuing an advance notice, state why the notice is not appropriate or reasonable and identify alternative actions to optimize opportunities for small business participation.
5305.204 Presolicitation Notices.
The contracting officer shall advise foreign contractors whether or not foreign participation is permitted at the prime contractor level to prevent them from unnecessarily expending money and resources on proposal preparation. Examples include limitations due to security access and limitations due to reciprocal procurement agreements with foreign governments.
