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31 U.S.C. 6303: Using procurement contractsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 31-MONEY AND FINANCECHAPTER 63-USING PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS AND GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
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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 .)

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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.