Contracting officers must publicize contract actions in order to-
(a) Increase competition;(b) Broaden industry participation in meeting Government requirements; and(c) Assist small business concerns, veteran-owned small business concerns, service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns, HUBZone small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, and women-owned small business concerns in obtaining contracts and subcontracts.50 FR 52429, Dec. 23, 1985, as amended at 60 FR 48259, Sept. 18, 1995; 65 FR 60544 , Oct. 11, 2000