Sec. 218. ### (a)
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## SEC. 218 ###
(a)The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (“BARDA”) may enter into a contract, for more than one but no more than 10 program years, for purchase of research services or of security countermeasures, as that term is defined in section 319F-2(c)(1)(B) of the PHS Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-6b(c)(1)(B)), if— ####
(1)funds are available and obligated— #####
(A)for the full period of the contract or for the first fiscal year in which the contract is in effect; and #####
(B)for the estimated costs associated with a necessary termination of the contract; and ####
(2)the Secretary determines that a multi-year contract will serve the best interests of the Federal Government by encouraging full and open competition or promoting economy in administration, performance, and operation of BARDA’s programs. ###
(b)A contract entered into under this section— ####
(1)shall include a termination clause as described by subsection
(c)of section 3903 of title 41, United States Code; and ####
(2)shall be subject to the congressional notice requirement stated in subsection
(d)of such section.
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