§ 505.403 - Requests from Members of Congress.

When responding to a Congressional inquiry would result in disclosure of classified material, confidential business information, proprietary or source selection information as defined in FAR 3.104-4 or information prejudicial to a competitive acquisition, the contracting officials shall consult with assigned legal counsel, refer the proposed reply to the head of the contracting activity (HCA), include the caution notice prescribed in 503.104-5(d)(6) in the response, and inform the Office of Congressional Affairs of the action taken.