Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all purchases and contracts made by the Bureau 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 Bureau 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 purchase 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 Bureau 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.
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CHAPTER 12C— FORT PECK PROJECT
§ 833. Completion and maintenance of project; generation of electricity
§ 833a. Administration of project
§ 833c. Preference to public bodies and cooperatives
§ 833d. Rate schedules; preparation, approval, and uniformity
§ 833e. Factors in determining rate schedules
§ 833f. Purchase of supplies and services
§ 833g. Miscellaneous administrative provisions
§ 833h. Personnel; appointment and compensation
§ 833i. Deposit of receipts; establishment of continuing fund; authorization of appropriations
§ 833j. Suits for and against project; legal representation
§ 833l. Acquisition of Indian lands
§ 833n. Use of deposits by allottees; nontaxability of lands
§ 833o. Authority of Secretary of the Interior for acquisition of Indian land