1994—Subsec. (d).
Pub. L. 103–355 substituted “greater than the simplified acquisition threshold (as defined in section 4(11) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (
41 U.S.C.
403
(11))).” for “above the small purchase amount established in section
2304
(g) of this title.” in second sentence and inserted at end “The requirement shall not apply in the case of a subcontract for the acquisition of commercial items (as defined in section 4(12) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (
41 U.S.C.
403
(12))).”
1991—Subsec. (d).
Pub. L. 102–190 substituted “Federal Government” for “Federal government”.
1987—Subsec. (c).
Pub. L. 100–180 inserted “The term” after each par. designation and revised first word in quotes in each par. to make initial letter of such word lowercase.
For effective date and applicability of amendment by
Pub. L. 103–355, see section 10001 of
Pub. L. 103–355, set out as a note under section
251 of Title
41, Public Contracts.