INAPPROPRIATE NOTICE ARCHIVING ACCTION On June 12, 1998 notice SN208235 was removed from the active electronic version of the Commerce Business Daily (CBD). This notice was inappropriately published in the CBD by a contractor who did not fully understand the limitations that the Federal Acqusition Regulation (FAR) places upon contractor use of the CBD. Part 5.206 states the following: "Prime contractors may use the CBD to publicize subcontracting opportunities stemming from the receipt of a Government contract. The CBD can be used to seek competition for subcontracts, to increase participation by small, small and disadvantaged, and women-owned business firms, and to meet established subcontracting plan goals." Unless a contractor has received a Government contract and has bona-fide subcontracting opportunities associated with that specific contract, that contractor shall not use the CBD. Any questions concerning this notice, or contractor use of the CBD, should be directed to Stephen C. Willett, (202) 482-5781, or swillett@doc.gov

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