§4–313.

    Consistent with Division II of this article, the Secretary or the Chief Procurement Officer shall contract for or purchase any supplies or services for a unit except:

        (1)    an item that the Secretary or Chief Procurement Officer:

            (i)    determines is strictly perishable;

            (ii)    determines is impracticable for the unit to purchase through or with the approval of the Secretary or Chief Procurement Officer; or

            (iii)    permits the unit to purchase with the approval of the Secretary or Chief Procurement Officer; or

        (2)    supplies or services authorized by statute to be procured by another primary procurement unit or delegated to another unit.