Contracts are legal instruments used whenever the principal purpose of the instrument is the acquisition of property or services for the direct benefit of the federal government.
The term contract means a procurement instrument awarded under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Features/Characteristics
A contract specifies a particular area of research to be done, a time frame for the work, and reporting requirements
Most contracts are awarded as a result of USGS solicitations.
I.P. and Resource Commitment
Other Agencies/Laboratories That Use This Mechanism
