A bill to amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to authorize multiyear contracts in certain cases.
Civilian Agency Multiyear Contracting Act of 1985 - Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to authorize a Federal agency to enter into a multiyear contract (not exceeding five years) for the purchase of property or services if: (1) adequate appropriations are available to make contract payments for the first year; (2) there is a reasonable expectation that the agency will request adequate funding for the contract period; (3) the contract will serve the Government's best interests by reducing costs, promoting economies in performance, improving contractor performance, and encouraging competition; (4) the minimum need and specifications for such services or property will remain stable; and (5) the contract will not inhibit small business participation. Allows such a contract to provide that performance during the second or any subsequent year is contingent on the appropriation of funds for that year and that a cancellation charge shall be paid to the contractor if performance is cancelled. Requires cancellation of contract performance or termination of the contract if no appropriations are available for the contract during the second or subsequent year of the contract term.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management.
Committee on Governmental Affairs requested executive comment from GSA, Small Business Administration, GAO, OMB, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Energy Department.
Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from Small Business Administration, Energy Department.
Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from GAO.
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