[QUOTE=galaxy flyer;3309837]Contracts are signed by the EXECUTIVE branch, they are instruments between the Federal agency purchasing the goods/services and the vendor, hence subject to the EO.

Staff members of Congress fall under Article I, not Article II. Gotta love people citing all kinds of opinions and exhibit continued ignorance of the basics of the USG.[/QUOTE

Despite the childish condescending add on, thanks for answering the question. I’ll try harder.