Pub. L. 84-968, tit. IV, sec. 405

Sec. 405. Contracts made by the United States under this Act shall be awarded, insofar as practicable, on a competitive basis to the lowest responsible bidder, if the national security will not be impaired and the award is consistent with the Armed Services Procurement Act of 1947 (41U. S. C. 153 et seq.).