Procurement of production equipment

§ 9505. Procurement of production equipment The Secretary of the Air Force may make or procure gauges, dies, jigs, tools, fixtures, and other special aids and appliances, and specifications and drawings, necessary for the immediate manufacture of arms, ammunition, or special equipment that are necessary to equip the Air Force and are likely to be needed in time of war. Whenever he considers it in the best interest of the United States, the Secretary may procure any of those items without regard to laws prescribing competition in the procurement of supplies.