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§ 794. Limitation on length of certain noncompetitive contracts
(a) Regulations
The Secretary shall promulgate regulations applicable to contracts described in subsection (c) to restrict the contract period of any such contract entered into using procedures other than competitive procedures pursuant to the exception provided in paragraph (2) of section 3304(a) of title 41 to the minimum contract period necessary—
(1) to meet the urgent and compelling requirements of the work to be performed under the contract; and
(2) to enter into another contract for the required goods or services through the use of competitive procedures.
(b) Specific contract period
(c) Covered contracts
(Pub. L. 109–295, title VI, § 695, Oct. 4, 2006, 120 Stat. 1460.)