Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 26.204 — 26.204 Justification For Expenditures To Other Than Local Firms
48 C.F.R. § 26.204
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(a) 42 U.S.C. 5150(b)(1) requires that, subsequent to any Presidential declaration of a major disaster or emergency, any expenditure of Federal funds, under an emergency response contract not awarded to a local firm, must be justified in writing in the contract file. The justification should include consideration for the scope of the major disaster or emergency and the immediate requirements or needs of supplies and services to ensure life is protected, victims are cared for, and property is protected.
(b) The justification may be made on an individual or class basis. The contracting officer approves the justification.
Authorizing Statute
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Use of local firms and individuals42 U.S.C. § 5150
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Chapter 137 legacy provisions10 U.S.C. § 3016
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General authority41 U.S.C. § 1121
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Powers of the Administration in performance of functions51 U.S.C. § 20113
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Administrative40 U.S.C. § 121