To prohibit no-bid contracts and grants.

1. Adds SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON NO-BID CONTRACTS AND GRANTS wherever appropriate

   Adds a section

   Inserted: SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON NO-BID CONTRACTS AND GRANTS.

   Inserted: (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be--

   Inserted: (1) used to make any payment in connection with a contract not awarded using competitive procedures in accordance with the requirements of section 303 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253), section 2304 of title 10, United States Code, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation; or

   Inserted: (2) awarded by grant not subjected to merit-based competitive procedures, needs-based criteria, and other procedures specifically authorized by law to select the grantee or award recipient.

   Inserted: (b) This prohibition shall not apply to the awarding of contracts or grants with respect to which--

   Inserted: (1) no more than one applicant submits a bid for a contract or grant; or

   Inserted: (2) Federal law specifically authorizes a grant or contract to be entered into without regard for these requirements, including formula grants for States.

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   Original wording

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