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Code · U.S. Code · Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE · CHAPTER 58— DIPLOMATIC SECURITY · SUBCHAPTER IV— DIPLOMATIC SECURITY PROGRAM · § 4856

§ 4856. Efficiency in contracting

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(a)Bonuses and penalties The Director of the Office of Foreign Buildings shall provide for a contract system of bonuses and penalties for the diplomatic construction program funded pursuant to the authorizations of appropriations provided in this subchapter. Not later than 3 months after August 27, 1986, the Director shall submit a report to the Congress on the implementation of this section.
(b)Surety bonds and guarantees The Director of the Office of Foreign Buildings shall require each person awarded a contract for work under the diplomatic construction program to post a surety bond or guarantee, in such amount as the Director may determine, to assure performance under such contract.
(Pub. L. 99–399, title IV, § 406, Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 866; Pub. L. 109–472, § 8, Jan. 11, 2007, 120 Stat. 3556.)
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  • Pub. L. 99–399, title IV, § 406
  • 100 Stat. 866
  • Pub. L. 109–472, § 8
  • 120 Stat. 3556
  • Pub. L. 99–399
  • section 208 of Title 3
  • Pub. L. 95–452
  • Pub. L. 109–472
  • section 161(d) of Pub. L. 103–236
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 99–399, title IV, § 406
Stat.100 Stat. 866
Pub. L.Pub. L. 109–472, § 8
Stat.120 Stat. 3556
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