Using procurement contracts

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§6303. Using procurement contracts

An executive agency shall use a procurement contract as the legal instrument reflecting a relationship between the United States Government and a State, a local government, or other recipient when-

(1) the principal purpose of the instrument is to acquire (by purchase, lease, or barter) property or services for the direct benefit or use of the United States Government; or

(2) the agency decides in a specific instance that the use of a procurement contract is appropriate.

( Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1004 .)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
6303 41:503. Feb. 3, 1978, Pub. L. 95–224, §4, 92 Stat. 4 .

The words "type of" are omitted as unnecessary. The word "decides" is substituted for "determines" for consistency.


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