205.502 Authority.
For paid advertisements to recruit civilian personnel, see Section 332-1-9 of the Federal Personnel Manual.

(a) Newspapers.
(i) Heads of contracting activities are delegated authority to approve the publication of paid advertisements in newspapers. They may redelegate this authority in accordance with agency procedures.

(ii) Before advertising in newspapers, the contracting officer must obtain written approval from the agency official designated in accordance with paragraph (a)(i) of this section.