Us Code § 2310 - Performance-based contracts or task orders for services to be treated as contracts for the procurement of commercial items
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§ 2310. Performance-based contracts or task orders for services to be treated as contracts for the procurement of commercial items
(a)
(1) the value of the contract or task order is estimated not to exceed $25,000,000;
(2) the contract or task order sets forth specifically each task to be performed and, for each task—
(A) defines the task in measurable, mission-related terms;
(B) identifies the specific end products or output to be achieved; and
(C) contains firm, fixed prices for specific tasks to be performed or outcomes to be achieved; and
(3) the source of the services provides similar services to the general public under terms and conditions similar to those offered to the Federal Government.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(Pub. L. 111–350, §3, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3738.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 2310 | 41:437. | Pub. L. 93–400, §41, as added Pub. L. 108–136, title XIV, §1431(a), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1671. |
In subsection (c), the words "Committees on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs" are substituted for "Committees on Governmental Affairs" on authority of Senate Resolution No. 445 (108th Congress, October 9, 2004). The words "Committees on Oversight and Government Reform" are substituted for "Committees on Government Reform" on authority of Rule X(1)(m) of the Rules of the House of Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 6 (110th Congress, January 5, 2007).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Change of Name
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Oversight and Reform of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Jan. 9, 2019. Committee on Oversight and Reform of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Oversight and Accountability of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, Jan. 9, 2023.
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