41 C.F.R. § 101-25.101-5 Supply through local purchase.
Title 41 - Public Contracts and Property Management
The following criteria shall govern in determining whether an item should be supplied through local purchase: (a) Urgency of need requires local purchase to assure prompt delivery; (b) The items are perishable or subject to rapid deterioration which will not permit delay incident to shipment from distant points; (c) The local purchase is within applicable limitation established by the agency head; or (d) Local purchase will produce the greatest economy to the Government.
Title 41: Public Contracts and Property Management
PART 101–25—GENERAL
Subpart 101–25.1—General Policies
§ 101-25.101-5 Supply through local purchase.