48 CFR 5.502

5.502 Authority.

United States · 48 CFR — Federal Acquisition Regulations System · Status: effective

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Citation: 48 CFR 5.502, 5.502 Authority, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/239236
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(a) 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. (b) Other media. Unless the agency head determines otherwise, advance written authorization is not required to place advertisements in media other than newspapers.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.