(a) In generalTo 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—(1) section 6101 of title 41 shall apply with respect to purchases and contracts for the Architect of the Capitol as if the reference to “$25,000” in paragraph (1) of such section were a reference to “$100,000”; and
(2) the Architect may procure services, equipment, and construction for security related projects in the most efficient manner he determines appropriate.
(b) Effective dateThis section shall apply to fiscal year 2003 and each fiscal year thereafter.
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CHAPTER 28— ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
SUBCHAPTER II— GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
§ 1812. Care and superintendence of Capitol
§ 1816. Construction contracts
§ 1816a. Design-build contracts
§ 1816b. Architect of the Capitol, authority for personal services contracts with legal entities
§ 1817. Transfer of discontinued apparatus to other branches
§ 1817a. Disposition of surplus or obsolete personal property
§ 1818. Rental or lease of storage space
§ 1819. Computer backup facilities for legislative offices
§ 1820. Acquisition of real property for Capitol Police
§ 1821. Small purchase contracting authority
§ 1823. Acquisition of real property for Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate
§ 1823a. Acquisition of real property for Library of Congress
§ 1824. Energy and environmental measures in Capitol Complex Master Plan