[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 41, Volume 3] [Revised as of July 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 41CFR102-73.240] [Page 180] TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 102--FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION PART 102-73_REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION--Table of Contents Subpart C_Acquisition by Purchase or Condemnation Sec. 102-73.240 When may Federal agencies consider purchase of buildings? Buildings Agencies may consider purchase of buildings on a case-by-case basis when one or more of the following conditions exist: (a) It is economically more beneficial to own and manage the property; (b) There is a long-term need for the property; (c) The property is an existing building, or a building nearing completion, that can be purchased and occupied within a reasonable time; or (d) When otherwise in the best interests of the Government.