N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 784/51 § 42: Contracts for research work in health matters related to the defense emergency

§ 42. Contracts for research work in health matters related to the

defense emergency. The state commissioner of health and the state

commissioner of mental hygiene shall have power, individually and

collectively, to contract for the accomplishment of research work for

the armed forces of the United States or in connection with health

matters related to the defense emergency. They shall for such purpose

have power, subject to the approval of the director of the budget, to

obtain and provide the necessary personnel, facilities, material,

equipment and supplies for such work by contract, on the open market and

without advertising or competitive bidding.