The salt is real with this one . <| sep |> he seemed pretty cool back in the day , but he ' s kind of a fucko . don ' t like that work , or anything similar that he ' s made . i think that $ 2 , 000 fine might of been a bit deserved . <| sep |> Well , hopefully it will be 77 soon . <| sep |> FAR 5 . 45 . 404 a A high level of business security must be maintained in order to preserve the integrity of the acquisition process . When it is necessary to obtain information from potential contractors and others outside the Government for use in preparing Government estimates , contracting officers shall ensure that the information is not publicized or discussed with potential contractors . b Contracting officers may make available maximum information to the public , except information 1 On plans that would provide undue or discriminatory advantage to private or personal interests 2 Received in confidence from an offeror 3 Otherwise requiring protection under Freedom of Information Act see Subpart 24 . 2 or Privacy Act see Subpart 24 . 1 or 4 Pertaining to internal agency communications e . g . , technical reviews , contracting authority or other reasons , or recommendations referring thereto . c This policy applies to all Government personnel who participate directly or indirectly in any stage of the acquisition cycle .