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 93 STAT. 648

PUBLIC LAW 96-83—OCT. 10, 1979

Public Law 96-83 96th Congress

^ An Act

Oct. 10, 1979— [S. 756]

TQ amend the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Office of Federal United States of America in Congress assembled, Procurement Amendments of 1979

SHORT TITLE; REFERENCE

41 USC 401 note.

SECTION 1. (a) This Act may be cited as the "Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act Amendments of 1979". (b) As used in this Act, the term "the Act" means the Office of 41 USC 401 note. Federal Procurement Policy Act. DECLARATION OF POLICY

SEC. 2. Strike Section 2 of the Act (41 U.S.C. 401) and insert in lieu thereof the following: "DECLARATION OF POLICY

"SEC. 2. It is declared to be the policy of Congress to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the procurement of property and services by and for the executive branch of the Federal Government by— "(1) promoting the use of full and open competition in the procurement of products and services; "(2) establishing policies, procedures, and practices which will require the Government to acquire property and services of the requisite quality and within the time needed at the lowest reasonable cost; "(3) improving the quality, efficiency, economy, and performance of Government procurement organizations and personnel, and eliminating fraud and waste in the procurement process; "(4) avoiding or eliminating unnecessary overlapping or duplication of procurement and related activities; "(5) avoiding or eliminating unnecessary or redundant requirements placed on contractor and Federal procurement officials; "(6) identifying gaps, omissions, or inconsistencies in procurement laws, regulations, and directives and in other laws, regulations, and directives, relating to or affecting procurement; "(7) achieving greater uniformity and simplicity, whenever appropriate, in procurement procedures; "(8) otherwise promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in Government procurement organizations and operation; "(9) coordinating procurement policies and programs of the several departments and agencies; "(10) minimizing possible disruptive effects of Government procurement on particular industries, areas, or occupations; "(11) improving understanding of Government procurement laws and policies within the Government and by organizations and individuals doing business with the Government; and "(12) promoting fair dealing and equitable relationships among the parties in Government contracting.".

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