Interagency Agreement (IAA) at
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Authority
- Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Usually, 31 U.S.C. 1535, as amended by P.L. 97-332 ("The Economy Act)
Forest Service (FS): 31 U.S.C. 1535 (Economy Act of June 30, 1932), Section 601
Description
ARS can enter into a reimbursable agreement with another agency of the U. S. Department of Agriculture or an agency of another Department of the Federal government to provide services, supplies, and equipment requested by the ordering/requisitioning agency. The legal authority for entering into this type of agreement is normally 31 USC 1535, as amended by Public Law 97-332. This statute is commonly referred to as 'The Economy Act'. When the ordering agency has broader authority, e.g. multi-year spending authority, it overrides the fund availability time limits in The Economy Act and becomes the operative authority for both parties.
FS IAAs are used for payment to or from another government activity to provide goods or services in an economical fashion.
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