§ 6505. Exclusions

• (a) This chapter does not apply to the purchase of materials, supplies, articles, or equipment that may usually be bought in the open market.
• (b) This chapter does not apply to any of the following:
  • (1) Perishables, including dairy, livestock and nursery products.
  • (2) Agricultural or farm products processed for first sale by the original producers.
  • (3) Contracts made by the Secretary of Agriculture for the purchase of agricultural commodities or products of agricultural commodities.
• (c) This chapter may not be construed to apply to—
  • (1) the carriage of freight or personnel by vessel, airplane, bus, truck, express, or railway line where published tariff rates are in effect; or
  • (2) common carriers subject to the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.).