Us Code § 2891b - Considerations of eligible entity housing history in contracts for privatized military housing

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§ 2891b. Considerations of eligible entity housing history in contracts for privatized military housing

(a) Consideration Required.—To assist in making a determination whether to enter into a new contract, or renew an existing contract, with an eligible entity, the Secretary of Defense shall develop a standard process by which the Secretary concerned may evaluate the past performance of the eligible entity for purposes of informing future decisions regarding the award of such a contract.

(b) Elements of Process.—The process developed under subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, consideration of the following:

(1) Any history of the eligible entity of providing substandard housing.

(2) The recommendation of the commander of the installation for which housing units will be provided under the contract.

(3) The recommendation of the commander of any other installation for which the eligible entity has provided housing units.

(Added Pub. L. 116–92, div. B, title XXX, §3015, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1927.)

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