Procurement for experimental purposes

§ 9504. Procurement for experimental purposes The Secretary of the Air Force may buy ordnance, signal, and chemical warfare supplies, including parts and accessories, and designs thereof, that he considers necessary for experimental or test purposes in the development of the best supplies that are needed for the national defense. Purchases under this section may be made inside or outside the United States, with or without competitive bidding, and by contract or otherwise. Chapter 137 of this title applies when such purchases are made in quantity.