31 U.S.C. § 6303
Section 6303 · Using procurement contracts
Viewing 31 U.S.C. § 6303 as in effect on September 13, 1982.
View current version →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.
Editorial notes U.S. Code · Office of the Law Revision Counsel
The words “type of” are omitted as unnecessary. The word “decides” is substituted for “determines” for consistency.