§1471. Authority to conduct pilot programs

(a) In general

(1) Purpose

The Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Administrator"), in consultation with the Administrator for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, may conduct pilot programs in order to test alternative approaches for acquisition of information technology by executive agencies.

(2) Multiagency, multi-activity conduct of each program

Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, each pilot program conducted under this subchapter shall be carried out in not more than two procuring activities in each of the executive agencies that are designated by the Administrator in accordance with this subchapter to carry out the pilot program. The head of each designated executive agency shall, with the approval of the Administrator, select the procuring activities of the executive agency that are to participate in the test and shall designate a procurement testing official who shall be responsible for the conduct and evaluation of the pilot program within the executive agency.

(b) Limitations

(1) Number

Not more than two pilot programs may be conducted under the authority of this subchapter, including one pilot program each pursuant to the requirements of sections 1491 and 1492 of this title.

(2) Amount

The total amount obligated for contracts entered into under the pilot programs conducted under the authority of this subchapter may not exceed $750,000,000. The Administrator shall monitor such contracts and ensure that contracts are not entered into in violation of the limitation in the preceding sentence.

(c) Period of programs

(1) In general

Subject to paragraph (2), any pilot program may be carried out under this subchapter for the period, not in excess of five years, that is determined by the Administrator as being sufficient to establish reliable results.

(2) Continuing validity of contracts

A contract entered into under the pilot program before the expiration of that program shall remain in effect according to the terms of the contract after the expiration of the program.

( Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LIII, §5301, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 691 .)

Effective Date

Subchapter effective 180 days after Feb. 10, 1996, see section 5701 of Pub. L. 104–106, set out as a note under section 1401 of this title.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 1472 of this title.