(a) 
         You must use the methods, terms, and conditions of sale, and the forms prescribed in  part 102-38 of this title, in the sale of property being replaced, except for the provisions of  §§ 102-38.100 through 102-38.115 of this title regarding negotiated sales.  Section 3709, Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5 ), specifies the following conditions under which property being replaced can be sold by negotiation, subject to obtaining such competition as is feasible:
     
    
        
        (1) 
         The reasonable value involved in the contract does not exceed $500; or
     
    
        
        (2) 
         Otherwise authorized by law.
     
    
        
        (b) 
         You may sell property being replaced by negotiation at fixed prices in accordance with the provisions of  § 102-38.120 and 102-38.125 of this title.
     
    
        
            Code of Federal Regulations
        
        [66 FR 48614, Sept. 21, 2001, as amended at 69 FR 11539, Mar. 11, 2004. Redesignated at 73 FR 50880, Aug. 29, 2008]