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Code · CFR · Title 32 — National Defense · Part 21 · § 21.410

§ 21.410. Must a DoD Component have statutory authority to make an assistance award?

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Yes, the use of an assistance instrument to carry out a program requires authorizing legislation. That is unlike the use of a procurement contract, for which Federal agencies have inherent, Constitutional authority.
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