Us Code § 113 - Responsible source
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§ 113. Responsible source
In this subtitle, the term "responsible source" means a prospective contractor that—
(1) has adequate financial resources to perform the contract or the ability to obtain those resources;
(2) is able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and Government business commitments;
(3) has a satisfactory performance record;
(4) has a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;
(5) has the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain the organization, experience, controls, and skills;
(6) has the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain the equipment and facilities; and
(7) is otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.
(Pub. L. 111–350, §3, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3681.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 113 | 41:259(c)(5). | June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title III, §309(c)(5), as added Pub. L. 98–369, title VII, §2711(a)(3), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1180; Pub. L. 98–577, title V, §504(a)(4), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3086; Pub. L. 103–355, title I, §1551, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3299. |
| 41:403(7). | Pub. L. 93–400, §4(7), formerly §4(8), as added Pub. L. 98–369, title VII, §2731(3), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1195; Pub. L. 98–577, title I, §102(2), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3067; redesignated as §4(7), Pub. L. 100–679, §3(c), Nov. 17, 1988, 102 Stat. 4056; Pub. L. 103–355, title VIII, §8001(b)(1)–(3), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3386. |
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