16 U.S.C. § 832g : US Code - Section 832G: Purchase of supplies and services

Search 16 U.S.C. § 832g : US Code - Section 832G: Purchase of supplies and services

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all purchases and
contracts made by the administrator or the Secretary of the Army
for supplies or for services except for personal services, shall be
made after advertising, in such manner and at such times,
sufficiently in advance of opening bids, as the administrator or
Secretary of the Army, as the case may be, shall determine to be
adequate to insure notice and opportunity for competition. Such
advertisement shall not be required, however, when (1) an emergency
requires immediate delivery of the supplies or performance of the
services; or (2) repair parts, accessories, supplemental equipment,
or services are required for supplies or services previously
furnished or contracted for; or (3) the aggregate amount involved
in any purchase of supplies or procurement of services does not
exceed $500; in which cases such purchases of supplies or
procurement of services may be made in the open market in the
manner common among businessmen. In comparing bids and in making
awards, the administrator or the Secretary of the Army, as the case
may be, may consider such factors as relative quality and
adaptability of supplies or services, the bidder's financial
responsibility, skill, experience, record of integrity in dealing,
and ability to furnish repairs and maintenance services, the time
of delivery or performance offered, and whether the bidder has
complied with the specifications.