Pub. L. 108-108, tit. IV, sec. 404
Contracting and Cooperative Agreements.
Sec. 404. Contracting and Cooperative Agreements. (a) In General.—Notwithstanding chapter 63 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary may enter into contract or cooperative agreements to carry out a project under this title.(b) Exemption.—Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the Secretary may limit competition for a contract or a cooperative agreement under subsection (a).