32 CFR 21.410 - Must a DoD Component have statutory authority to make an assistance award?

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Title 32 - National Defense last revised: Jan 17, 2025

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§ 21.410 - Must a DoD Component have statutory authority to make an assistance award?

Yes, the use of an assistance instrument to carry out a program requires authorizing legislation. That is unlike the use of a procurement contract, for which Federal agencies have inherent, Constitutional authority.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 and 10 U.S.C. 113.

source: 68 FR 47153, Aug. 7, 2003, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 32 CFR 21.410