§ 330. Research contracts
(a)
The Secretary of Transportation may make contracts with educational institutions, public and private agencies and organizations, and persons for scientific or technological research into a problem related to programs carried out by the Secretary. Before making a contract, the Secretary must require the institution, agency, organization, or person to show that it is able to carry out the contract.
(b)
In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall—
(c)
The Secretary may distribute publications containing information the Secretary considers relevant to research carried out under this section.