§ 311. Purchases exempt from subtitle I of title 40 and division C (except sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title 41; contract negotiation authority; small purchase threshold
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(a)Purchases may be made from appropriations under the “Government Publishing Office” without reference to subtitle I of title 40 and division C (except sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title 41 concerning purchases for the Federal Government.
(b)In addition to the authority to negotiate otherwise provided by law, the Director of the Government Publishing Office may negotiate purchases and contracts for supplies or services for which the Director of the Government Publishing Office determines that it is impracticable to secure competition by advertising. The Director of the Government Publishing Office may not award a contract under this subsection unless the Director justifies the use of negotiation in writing and certifies the accuracy and completeness of the justification. The justification shall set out facts and circumstances that clearly and convincingly establish that advertising would not be practicable for such contract. Such a justification is final and a copy thereof shall be maintained in the Government Publishing Office for at least 6 years after the date of the determination. The Director of the Government Publishing Office may designate one or more employees of the Government Publishing Office to carry out this subsection.
(c)Notwithstanding any other provision of law, section 6101(b) to
(d)of title 41 shall apply with respect to purchases and contracts for the Government Publishing Office as if the reference to “$25,000” in clause
(1)of such section were a reference to “$100,000”.
(Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1242; Pub. L. 99–151, title III, § 305(a), (b)(1), Nov. 13, 1985, 99 Stat. 808; Pub. L. 106–57, title II, § 210(a), (b), Sept. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 425; Pub. L. 107–217, § 3(l)(1), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1301; Pub. L. 111–350, § 5(m)(2), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3853; Pub. L. 113–235, div. H, title I, § 1301(b), (c)(1), (i)(7), Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2537, 2539.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 64 (Aug. 1, 1953, ch. 304, title I, § 102, 67 Stat. 332).
Reference to Printing Act of 1895 deleted as superseded by section 309.
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- Pub. L. 90–620
- 82 Stat. 1242
- Pub. L. 99–151, title III, § 305(a)
- 99 Stat. 808
- Pub. L. 106–57, title II, § 210(a)
- 113 Stat. 425
- Pub. L. 107–217, § 3
- 116 Stat. 1301
- Pub. L. 111–350, § 5(m)(2)
- 124 Stat. 3853
- 128 Stat. 2537
- Aug. 1, 1953, ch. 304
- 67 Stat. 332
- Pub. L. 111–350, § 5(m)(2)(A)
- Pub. L. 111–350, § 5(m)(2)(B)
- 41 U.S.C. 251
- Pub. L. 111–350, § 5(m)(2)(C)
- Pub. L. 107–217
- Pub. L. 106–57, § 210(b)
- Pub. L. 106–57, § 210(a)
- Pub. L. 99–151, § 305(b)(1)
- Pub. L. 99–151, § 305(a)
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§ 311
Purchases exempt from subtitle I of title 40 and division C (except sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title 41; contract negotiation authority; small purchase threshold
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 90–620
Stat.82 Stat. 1242
Pub. L.Pub. L. 99–151, title III, § 305(a)
Stat.99 Stat. 808
Pub. L.Pub. L. 106–57, title II, § 210(a)
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