(e) The Procurement Executive is the agency head's designee for the purposes of FAR 15.204(e).

(a) Contracting officers shall release copies of solicitation mailing lists in accordance with FAR 14.205-5(a). However, the list of those firms which actually submit proposals is not releasable. Requests for information other than solicitation mailing lists shall be handled under the Freedom of Information Act.

The requirements of 614.201-70 also apply when contracting by negotiation.

The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 652.215-70, Examination of Records, in all solicitations and contracts other than those described in Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.209(b)(1).