48 CFR § 425.603 - 425.603 Exceptions.

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title: "48 CFR § 425.603 - 425.603   Exceptions."
title_number: 48
title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
section_number: "425.603"
section_name: "425.603   Exceptions."
chapter_number: 4
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE"
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part_number: "425"
part_name: "FOREIGN ACQUISITION"
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authority: "5 U.S.C. 301 and 40 U.S.C. 486(c)."
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# 425.603 425.603   Exceptions.

The Secretary, without power of redelegation, has the authority to make the necessary determination(s) and authorize award(s) of contract(s) in accordance with FAR 25.603(b).