Executive Order 10789

Authorizing Agencies of the Government To Exercise Certain Contracting Authority in Connection With National-Defense Functions and Prescribing Regulations Governing the Exercise of Such Authority

Ordered by Eisenhower on November 14, 1958

Summary

Authorizes Defense Department and specified agencies to enter, amend, or modify defense contracts without standard restrictions, to expedite national defense. Allows advance payments, mandates record-keeping, congressional reporting, and non-discrimination clauses; imposes limits on delegated authority and prohibits certain contracting practices.

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