§5.502. Authority.
48 C.F.R. § 5.502
Newspapers. Authority to approve the publication of paid advertisements in newspapers is vested in the head of each agency (44 U.S.C. 3702). This approval authority may be delegated (5 U.S.C. 302 (b)). Contracting officers shall obtain written authorization in accordance with agency procedures before advertising in newspapers.
Other media. Unless the agency head determines otherwise, advance written authorization is not required to place advertisements in media other than newspapers.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1121(b); 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 4 and 10 U.S.C. chapter 137 legacy provisions (see 10 U.S.C. 3016); and 51 U.S.C. 20113.
Source
Source: 48 FR 42119, Sept. 19, 1983, unless otherwise noted.