§ 833f. Purchase of supplies and services

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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all purchases and contracts made by the Bureau or the Secretary of the Army for supplies or for services, except for personal services, shall be made after advertising, in such manner and at such times, sufficiently in advance of opening bids, as the Bureau or Secretary of the Army, as the case may be, shall determine to be adequate to insure notice and opportunity for competition. Such advertisement shall not be required, however, when

(1)an emergency requires immediate delivery of the supplies or performance of the services; or

(2)repair parts, accessories, supplemental equipment, or services are required for supplies or services previously furnished or contracted for; or

(3)the aggregate amount involved in any purchase of supplies or procurement of services does not exceed $500; in which cases such purchase of supplies or procurement of services may be made in the open market in the manner common among businessmen. In comparing bids and in making awards, the Bureau or the Secretary of the Army, as the case may be, may consider such factors as relative quality and adaptability of supplies or services, the bidder’s financial responsibility, skill, experience, record of integrity in dealing, and ability to furnish repairs and maintenance services, the time of delivery or performance offered, and whether the bidder has complied with the specifications.

(May 18, 1938, ch. 250, § 7, 52 Stat. 406; July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, § 205(a), 61 Stat. 501.)

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May 18, 1938, ch. 250, § 7
52 Stat. 406
July 26, 1947, ch. 343
61 Stat. 501
act July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II
act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041
70A Stat. 641
64 Stat. 1262

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§ 833f

Purchase of supplies and services

ActMay 18, 1938, ch. 250, § 7

Stat.52 Stat. 406

ActJuly 26, 1947, ch. 343

Stat.61 Stat. 501

Actact July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II

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