7 U.S.C. § 1926f

Contracts with not-for-profit third parties

On and after November 10, 2005 , notwithstanding the provisions of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act [ 7 U.S.C. 1921 et seq.] (including the associated regulations) governing the Community Facilities Program, the Secretary may allow all Community Facility Program facility borrowers and grantees to enter into contracts with not-for-profit third parties for services consistent with the requirements of the Program, grant, and/or loan: Provided , That the contracts protect the interests of the Government regarding cost, liability, maintenance, and administrative fees.

( Pub. L. 109–97, title VII, § 756 , Nov. 10, 2005 , 119 Stat. 2157 .)