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2 U.S.C. § 1821

Small purchase contracting authority

United States · Title 2 — THE CONGRESS · Status: effective

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2 U.S.C. § 1821, Small purchase contracting authority, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/423273
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To promote efficiency and economy in contracting and to avoid unnecessary burdens, the Architect of the Capitol is granted authority to utilize special simplified procedures for purchases of property and services the aggregate amount of which does not exceed $250,000. Notwithstanding any other provision of law— This section shall apply to fiscal year 2003 and each fiscal year thereafter.

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