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§ 4856. Efficiency in contracting
(a) Bonuses and penalties

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.

(b) Surety bonds and guarantees

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.

(Pub. L. 99–399, title IV, § 406, Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 866; Pub. L. 109–472, § 8, Jan. 11, 2007, 120 Stat. 3556.)