Federal · Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse

22 U.S.C. § 4856: Efficiency in contracting

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The Director of the Office of Foreign Buildings shall provide for a contract system of bonuses and penalties for the diplomatic construction program funded pursuant to the authorizations of appropriations provided in this subchapter. Not later than 3 months after August 27, 1986 , the Director shall submit a report to the Congress on the implementation of this section. The Director of the Office of Foreign Buildings shall require each person awarded a contract for work under the diplomatic construction program to post a surety bond or guarantee, in such amount as the Director may determine, to assure performance under such contract.

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