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39 U.S.C. § 3684 (POSTAL SERVICE)
§ 3684. Limitations
Except as provided in section 3627 of this title, no provision of this chapter shall be construed to give authority to the Governors to make any change in any provision of this title.
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 765; Pub. L. 99–410, title II, § 201(b)(4), Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 929; Pub. L. 109–435, title X, § 1010(f), Dec. 20, 2006, 120 Stat. 3262.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Pub. L. 109–435 substituted “of this title” for “of section 3682 or 3683 or chapter 30, 32, or 34 of this title”.
1986—Pub. L. 99–410 struck out “, or of the Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955” after “or 34 of this title”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1986 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 99–410 applicable with respect to elections taking place after Dec. 31, 1987, see section 204 of Pub. L. 99–410, set out as an Effective Date note under section 20301 of Title 52, Voting and Elections.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 20, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–10 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.
39 U.S.C. § 3685 (POSTAL SERVICE)
§ 3685. Filing of information relating to periodical publications
(a) Each owner of a publication having periodical publication mail privileges shall furnish to the Postal Service at least once a year, and shall publish in such publication once a year, information in such form and detail and at such time as the Postal Service may require with respect to—
(1) the identity of the editor, managing editor, publishers, and owners;
(2) the identity of the corporation and stockholders thereof, if the publication is owned by a corporation;
(3) the identity of known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders;
(4) the extent and nature of the circulation of the publication, including, but not limited to, the number of copies distributed, the methods of distribution, and the extent to which such circulation is paid in whole or in part; and
(5) such other information as the Postal Service may deem necessary to determine whether the publication meets the standards for periodical publication mail privileges.
The Postal Service shall not require the names of persons owning less than 1 percent of the total amount of stocks, bonds, mortgages, or other securities.
(b) Each publication having such mail privileges shall furnish to the Postal Service information in such form and detail, and at such times, as the Postal Service requires to determine whether the publication continues to qualify for such privileges.
(c) The Postal Service shall make appropriate rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this section, including provision for suspension or revocation of periodical publication mail privileges for failure to furnish the required information.
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 765.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 20, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–10 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.
39 U.S.C. § 5001 (POSTAL SERVICE)
§ 5001. Provisions for carrying mail
The Postal Service shall provide for the transportation of mail in accordance with the policies established under section 101(e) and (f) of this title and the provisions of this chapter. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the Postal Service may make arrangements on a temporary basis for the transportation of mail when, as determined by the Postal Service, an emergency arises. Such arrangements shall terminate when the emergency ceases and the Postal Service is promptly able to secure transportation services under other provisions of this title.
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 766.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.
39 U.S.C. § 5002 (POSTAL SERVICE)
§ 5002. Transportation of mail of adjoining countries through the United States
The Postal Service, with the consent of the President, may make arrangements to allow the mail of countries adjoining the United States to be transported over the territory of the United States from one point in that country to any other point therein, at the expense of the country to which the mail belongs, upon obtaining a like privilege for the transportation of United States mail through the country to which the privilege is granted.
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 766.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.
39 U.S.C. § 5003 (POSTAL SERVICE)
§ 5003. Establishment of post roads
The following are post roads:
(1) the waters of the United States, during the time the mail is carried thereon;
(2) railroads or parts of railroads and air routes in operation;
(3) canals, during the time the mail is carried thereon;
(4) public roads, highways, and toll roads during the time the mail is carried thereon; and
(5) letter-carrier routes established for the collection and delivery of mail.
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 766.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.
39 U.S.C. § 5004 (POSTAL SERVICE)
§ 5004. Discontinuance of service on post roads
The Postal Service may discontinue service on a post road or part thereof when, in its opinion, the public interest so requires.
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 767.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.
39 U.S.C. § 5006 (POSTAL SERVICE)
§ 5006. Lien on compensation of contractor
(a) A person who—
(1) performs service for a contractor or subcontractor in the transportation of mail;
(2) files his contract for service with the Postal Service; and
(3) files satisfactory evidence of performance with the Postal Service;
shall have a lien on money due the contractor or subcontractor for the service.
(b) The Postal Service may pay the person establishing a lien under subsection (a) of this section the sum due him, when the contractor or subcontractor fails to pay the person the amount of his lien within 2 months after the expiration of the month in which the service was performed. It shall charge the amount so paid to the contract. The payments may not exceed the annual rate of pay of the contractor or subcontractor.
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 767.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.
39 U.S.C. § 5007 (POSTAL SERVICE)
§ 5007. Free transportation of postal employees
(a) Each person or carrier engaged in the transportation of mail shall carry on any vessel, train, motor vehicle, or aircraft he operates, upon exhibiting their credentials and without extra charge therefor, persons on duty in charge of the mails or when traveling to and from such duty.
(b)
(1) In this subsection, “air carrier” and “aircraft” have the same meanings given those terms in section 40102(a) of title 49.
(2) An air carrier engaged in transporting mail shall carry without charge on any plane it operates those agents and officers of the Postal Service traveling on official business related to transporting mail by aircraft, as prescribed by regulations of the Secretary of Transportation, on exhibiting credentials.
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 768; Pub. L. 103–272, § 4(g)(1), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1364.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Pub. L. 103–272 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.
39 U.S.C. § 5401 (POSTAL SERVICE)
§ 5401. Authorization
(a) The Postal Service is authorized to provide for the safe and expeditious transportation of mail by aircraft.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in section 5402 of this title, the Postal Service may make such rules, regulations, and orders consistent with part A of subtitle VII of title 49, or any order, rule, or regulation made by the Secretary of Transportation thereunder, as may be necessary for such transportation.
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 772; Pub. L. 98–443, § 9(g)(3), Oct. 4, 1984, 98 Stat. 1707; Pub. L. 103–272, § 5(k)(3), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1375.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–272 substituted “part A of subtitle VII” for “sections 1301–1542”.
1984—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98–443 substituted “Secretary of Transportation” for “Civil Aeronautics Board”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 98–443 effective Jan. 1, 1985, see section 9(v) of Pub. L. 98–443, set out as a note under section 5314 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.
39 U.S.C. § 5403 (POSTAL SERVICE)
§ 5403. Fines
The Postal Service may impose or remit fines on carriers transporting mail by air on routes extending beyond the borders of the United States for—
(1) unreasonable or unnecessary delay to mail; and
(2) other delinquencies in the transportation of the mail.
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 773.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.
39 U.S.C. § 5601 (POSTAL SERVICE)
§ 5601. Sea post service
The Postal Service may maintain sea post service on ocean vessels conveying mail to and from the United States.
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 773.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.
39 U.S.C. § 5602 (POSTAL SERVICE)
§ 5602. Termination of contracts for foreign transportation
Contracts for the transportation of mail by vessel between the United States and a foreign port shall be made subject to cancellation by the Postal Service or the Congress.
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 773.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.
39 U.S.C. § 5603 (POSTAL SERVICE)
§ 5603. Transportation of mail by vessel as freight or express
The Postal Service may require that mail be transported by freight or express when—
(1) there is no competition on a water route and the rate or compensation asked is excessive; or
(2) no proposal is received.
A common carrier by water that fails or refuses to transport the mail when required to do so under this section shall be fined not more than $500 for each day of refusal.
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 773.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.
39 U.S.C. § 5604 (POSTAL SERVICE)
§ 5604. Fines on ocean carriers
The Postal Service may impose or remit fines on carriers transporting mail by vessel on routes extending beyond the borders of the United States for—
(1) unreasonable or unnecessary delay to the mails; and
(2) other delinquencies in the transportation of mail.
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 773.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.
39 U.S.C. § 5605 (POSTAL SERVICE)
§ 5605. Contracts for transportation of mail by vessel
The Postal Service may contract for the transportation of mail by vessel without advertising for bids.
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 773; Pub. L. 109–435, title X, § 1002(b)(3), Dec. 20, 2006, 120 Stat. 3255.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Pub. L. 109–438 struck out “for periods of not in excess of 4 years” before period at end.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.
41 U.S.C. § 102 (PUBLIC CONTRACTS)
§ 102. Commercial component
In this subtitle, the term “commercial component” means a component that is a commercial product.
(Pub. L. 111–350, § 3, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3678; Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 836(a)(2)(A), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1860.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
102
41:259(c)(13).
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title III, § 309(c)(13), as added Pub. L. 98–369, title VII, § 2711(a)(3), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1180; Pub. L. 98–577, title V, § 504(a)(4), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3086; Pub. L. 103–355, title I, § 1551, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3299.
41:264a (“commercial component”).
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title III, § 314A (“commercial component”), as added Pub. L. 103–355, title VIII, § 8202, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3394.
41:403(15).
Pub. L. 93–400, § 4(15), as added Pub. L. 103–355, title VIII, § 8001(a), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3386.
heading: Editoral Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–232 substituted “commercial product” for “commercial item”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 115–232 effective Jan. 1, 2020, subject to a savings provision, see section 836(h) of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as an Effective Date of 2018 Amendment; Savings Provision note under section 453b of Title 6, Domestic Security.
41 U.S.C. § 103 (PUBLIC CONTRACTS)
§ 103. Commercial product
In this subtitle, the term “commercial product” means any of the following:
(1) A product, other than real property, that—
(A) is of a type customarily used by the general public or by nongovernmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes; and
(B) has been sold, leased, or licensed, or offered for sale, lease, or license, to the general public.
(2) A product that—
(A) evolved from a product described in paragraph (1) through advances in technology or performance; and
(B) is not yet available in the commercial marketplace but will be available in the commercial marketplace in time to satisfy the delivery requirements under a Federal Government solicitation.
(3) A product that would satisfy the criteria in paragraph (1) or (2) were it not for—
(A) modifications of a type customarily available in the commercial marketplace; or
(B) minor modifications made to meet Federal Government requirements.
(4) Any combination of products meeting the requirements of paragraph (1), (2), or (3) that are of a type customarily combined and sold in combination to the general public.
(5) A product, or combination of products, referred to in paragraphs (1) through (4), even though the product, or combination of products, is transferred between or among separate divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of a contractor.
(6) A nondevelopmental item if the procuring agency determines, in accordance with conditions in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that—
(A) the product was developed exclusively at private expense; and
(B) has been sold in substantial quantities, on a competitive basis, to multiple State and local governments or to multiple foreign governments.
(Added Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 836(a)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1859.)
heading: Editoral Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 103, Pub. L. 111–350, § 3, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3679; Pub. L. 115–91, div. A, title VIII, § 847(a), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1487, defined term “commercial item”, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 836(a)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1859, effective Jan. 1, 2020. See Effective Date note below.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective, and repeal of former section 103 effective, on Jan. 1, 2020, subject to a savings provision, see section 836(h) of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as an Effective Date of 2018 Amendment; Savings Provision note under section 453b of Title 6, Domestic Security.
41 U.S.C. § 103a (PUBLIC CONTRACTS)
§ 103a. Commercial service
In this subtitle, the term “commercial service” means any of the following:
(1) Installation services, maintenance services, repair services, training services, and other services if—
(A) those services are procured for support of a commercial product, regardless of whether the services are provided by the same source or at the same time as the commercial product; and
(B) the source of the services provides similar services contemporaneously to the general public under terms and conditions similar to those offered to the Federal Government;
(2) Services of a type offered and sold competitively, in substantial quantities, in the commercial marketplace—
(A) based on established catalog or market prices;
(B) for specific tasks performed or specific outcomes to be achieved; and
(C) under standard commercial terms and conditions.
(3) A service described in paragraph (1) or (2), even though the service is transferred between or among separate divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of a contractor.
(Added Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 836(a)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1860.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 2020, subject to a savings provision, see section 836(h) of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as an Effective Date of 2018 Amendment; Savings Provision note under section 453b of Title 6, Domestic Security.
41 U.S.C. § 104 (PUBLIC CONTRACTS)
§ 104. Commercially available off-the-shelf item
In this subtitle, the term “commercially available off-the-shelf item”—
(1) means an item that—
(A) is a commercial product (as described in section 103(1) of this title);
(B) is sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and
(C) is offered to the Federal Government, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; but
(2) does not include bulk cargo, as defined in section 40102(4) of title 46, such as agricultural products and petroleum products.
(Pub. L. 111–350, § 3, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3679; Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 836(a)(2)(B), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1860.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
104
41:431(c).
Pub. L. 93–400, § 35(c), as added Pub. L. 104–106, title XLII, § 4203(a), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 655.
In paragraph (2), the words “section 40102(4) of title 46” are substituted for “section 3 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. App. 1702)” because of section 18(c) of Public Law 109–304 (46 U.S.C. note prec. 101).
heading: Editoral Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 115–232, which directed substitution of “commercial product” for “commercial item” in section 104(1)(A), without specifying the Code title to be amended, was executed by making the substitution in par. (1)(A) of this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 115–232 effective Jan. 1, 2020, subject to a savings provision, see section 836(h) of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as an Effective Date of 2018 Amendment; Savings Provision note under section 453b of Title 6, Domestic Security.
41 U.S.C. § 110 (PUBLIC CONTRACTS)
§ 110. Nondevelopmental item
In this subtitle, the term “nondevelopmental item” means—
(1) a commercial product;
(2) a previously developed item of supply that is in use by a department or agency of the Federal Government, a State or local government, or a foreign government with which the United States has a mutual defense cooperation agreement;
(3) an item of supply described in paragraph (1) or (2) that requires only minor modification or modification of the type customarily available in the commercial marketplace to meet the requirements of the procuring department or agency; or
(4) an item of supply currently being produced that does not meet the requirements of paragraph (1), (2), or (3) solely because the item is not yet in use.
(Pub. L. 111–350, § 3, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3680; Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 836(a)(2)(C), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1860.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
110
41:259(c)(12).
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title III, § 309(c)(12), as added Pub. L. 98–369, title VII, § 2711(a)(3), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1180; Pub. L. 98–577, title V, § 504(a)(4), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3086; Pub. L. 103–355, title I, § 1551, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3299.
41:264a (“nondevelopmental item”).
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title III, § 314A (“nondevelopmental item”), as added Pub. L. 103–355, title VIII, § 8202, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3394.
41:403(13).
Pub. L. 93–400, § 4(13), as added Pub. L. 103–355, title VIII, § 8001(a), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3385.
heading: Editoral Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Par. (1). Pub. L. 115–232 substituted “commercial product” for “commercial item”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 115–232 effective Jan. 1, 2020, subject to a savings provision, see section 836(h) of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as an Effective Date of 2018 Amendment; Savings Provision note under section 453b of Title 6, Domestic Security.
41 U.S.C. § 134 (PUBLIC CONTRACTS)
§ 134. Simplified acquisition threshold
In division B, the term “simplified acquisition threshold” means $250,000.
(Pub. L. 111–350, § 3, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3682; Pub. L. 115–91, div. A, title VIII, § 805, Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1456.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
134
41:403(11).
Pub. L. 93–400, § 4(11), as added Pub. L. 101–510, title VIII, § 806(a)(1), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1592; Pub. L. 103–355, title IV, § 4001, title VIII, § 8001(b)(1), (2), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3338, 3386.
heading: Editoral Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2017—Pub. L. 115–91 substituted “$250,000” for “$100,000”.