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40 U.S.C. 1101: PolicyText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 40-PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKSCHAPTER 11-SELECTION OF ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS
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§1101. Policy

The policy of the Federal Government is to publicly announce all requirements for architectural and engineering services and to negotiate contracts for architectural and engineering services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of professional services required and at fair and reasonable prices.

( Pub. L. 107–217 , Aug. 21, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1129 .)

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40:542.

June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title IX, § 902, as added Pub. L. 92–582, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1279.

The words “The Congress hereby declares” are omitted as unnecessary.