Unless otherwise authorized by law, absent a delegation from GSA, Executive agencies must not engage in the types of representation referenced at 40 U.S.C. 501(c) , Services for Executive agencies. The Secretary of Defense is independently authorized to take such actions without a delegation from GSA, when the Secretary determines such actions to be in the best interests of national security. Refer to part 102-71 of this chapter for definitions of Executive agencies and state. For information on delegation of authority refer to part 102-72 of this chapter.
41 C.F.R. §102-82.40