§ 319.270 - Federal acquisition conferences.

The Department of Commerce is responsible for coordinating the participation of Federal civilian agencies in a continuing series of conferences which are sponsored by members of Congress. The objectives of these conferences are:

(a) Location of additional acquisition sources to broaden the acquisition base of Federal agencies;

(b) Stimulation of local, regional, and national economic growth, national security, and cost reduction;

(c) Location of underutilized production capacity;

(d) Prevention or elimination of pockets of underemployment; and

(e) Assistance of small and small disadvantaged business concerns.

As notified by the OSDBU, contracting activities shall provide appropriate SADBUS or acquisition personnel to participate in person-to-person counseling at these conferences. Ordinarily, participation by contracting activities will be restricted to conferences held within the geographical areas adjacent to their officers. The brochure, “How To Do Business With DHHS” should be of great assistance in this counseling as it has been specifically prepared to assist individuals, firms, and institutions who may wish to do business with this Department. It contains a brief description of the mission and programs of HHS and its Operating Divisions and provides a listing of contracting offices and the types of services and commodities acquired by each.