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HAMDT 308 (102nd)

Amendments en bloc: (1) delete language dealing with "best value" procurement and defense-related professional and technical services; (2) delete language which would require amendments to federal acquisition regulations; (3) clarify language ensuring the availability of reliable resources for critical weapon-system components; (4) drop certain reporting requirements concerning the use of alternative and renewable sources of energy for defense mobilization and industrial preparedness; (5) clarify that regulations under the act be consistent with federal acquisition regulations; (6) delete language requiring certain acquisition regulations to be promulgated within 270 days; and (7) modify offset policy to state that the Federal Government should not engage directly in offset arrangements made in connection with the sale of defense goods or services to foreign governments.

Defence · Energy