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2002—Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VIII, §825(b)(3)(G), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2616, and Pub. L. 107–347, title II, §210(h)(3)(H), Dec. 17, 2002, 116 Stat. 2939, amended item for chapter 115 identically, substituting "PROGRAM" for "PROGRAMS".
Applicability to national security systems.
(1) Commercial item.—The term "commercial item" has the meaning given that term in section 103 of title 41.
(2) Executive agency.—The term "executive agency" has the meaning given that term in section 133 of title 41.
(3) Information resources.—The term "information resources" has the meaning given that term in section 3502 of title 44.
(4) Information resources management.—The term "information resources management" has the meaning given that term in section 3502 of title 44.
(5) Information system.—The term "information system" has the meaning given that term in section 3502 of title 44.
11101 40:1401. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, §5002, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 679.
2011—Par. (1). Pub. L. 111–350, §5(l)(24)(A), substituted "section 103 of title 41" for "section 4 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403)".
2004—Par. (6)(A). Pub. L. 108–199, §535(b)(1), inserted "analysis, evaluation," after "storage,".
(2) a five percent increase in the efficiency of the agency operations.
11102 40:1442. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LI, §5132, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 689.
(E) subject to paragraph (2), is critical to the direct fulfillment of military or intelligence missions.
(2) Limitation.—Paragraph (1)(E) does not include a system to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications).
(b) In General.—Except as provided in subsection (c), chapter 113 of this title does not apply to national security systems.
(1) In general.—Sections 11313, 11315, and 11316 of this title apply to national security systems.
(2) Capital planning and investment control.—The heads of executive agencies shall apply sections 11302 and 11312 of this title to national security systems to the extent practicable.
(A) In general.—Subject to subparagraph (B), the heads of executive agencies shall apply section 11303 of this title to national security systems to the extent practicable.
(B) Exception.—National security systems are subject to section 11303(b)(5) of this title, except for subparagraph (B)(iv).
11103(a) 40:1452. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LI, §§5141, 5142, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 689.
Capital planning and investment control.
Authority to acquire and manage information technology.
Responsibilities for Federal information systems standards.
2002—Pub. L. 107–296, title X, §§1002(b), 1005(a)(2), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2269, 2272, and Pub. L. 107–347, title III, §§302(b), 305(a), Dec. 17, 2002, 116 Stat. 2957, 2960, amended table of sections identically, substituting "Responsibilities for Federal information systems standards" for "Responsibilities regarding efficiency, security, and privacy of federal computer systems" in item 11331 and striking out item 11332 "Federal computer system security training and plan".
In fulfilling the responsibility to administer the functions assigned under chapter 35 of title 44, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall comply with this chapter with respect to the specific matters covered by this chapter.
11301 40:1411. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LI, §5111, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 680.
(a) Federal Information Technology.—The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall perform the responsibilities set forth in this section in fulfilling the responsibilities under section 3504(h) of title 44.
(b) Use of Information Technology in Federal Programs.—The Director shall promote and improve the acquisition, use, security, and disposal of information technology by the Federal Government to improve the productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of federal programs, including through dissemination of public information and the reduction of information collection burdens on the public.
(1) Analyzing, tracking, and evaluating capital investments.—As part of the budget process, the Director shall develop a process for analyzing, tracking, and evaluating the risks, including information security risks, and results of all major capital investments made by an executive agency for information systems. The process shall cover the life of each system and shall include explicit criteria for analyzing the projected and actual costs, benefits, and risks, including information security risks, associated with the investments.
(2) Report to congress.—At the same time that the President submits the budget for a fiscal year to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, the Director shall submit to Congress a report on the net program performance benefits achieved as a result of major capital investments made by executive agencies for information systems and how the benefits relate to the accomplishment of the goals of the executive agencies.
(d) Information Technology Standards.—The Director shall oversee the development and implementation of standards and guidelines pertaining to federal computer systems by the Secretary of Commerce through the National Institute of Standards and Technology under section 11331 of this title and section 20 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–3).
(e) Designation of Executive Agents for Acquisitions.—The Director shall designate the head of one or more executive agencies, as the Director considers appropriate, as executive agent for Government-wide acquisitions of information technology.
(f) Use of Best Practices in Acquisitions.—The Director shall encourage the heads of the executive agencies to develop and use the best practices in the acquisition of information technology.
(g) Assessment of Other Models for Managing Information Technology.—On a continuing basis, the Director shall assess the experiences of executive agencies, state and local governments, international organizations, and the private sector in managing information technology.
(h) Comparison of Agency Uses of Information Technology.—The Director shall compare the performances of the executive agencies in using information technology and shall disseminate the comparisons to the heads of the executive agencies.
(i) Monitoring Training.—The Director shall monitor the development and implementation of training in information resources management for executive agency personnel.
(j) Informing Congress.—The Director shall keep Congress fully informed on the extent to which the executive agencies are improving the performance of agency programs and the accomplishment of the agency missions through the use of the best practices in information resources management.
(k) Coordination of Policy Development and Review.—The Director shall coordinate with the Office of Federal Procurement Policy the development and review by the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of policy associated with federal acquisition of information technology.
11302 40:1412. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LI, §5112, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 680.
2004—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108–458, §8401(1), inserted "security," after "use,".
"(a) Amendment of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 30, 2000], the Federal Acquisition Regulation issued in accordance with sections 6 and 25 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act ([former] 41 U.S.C. 405 and 421) [see 41 U.S.C. 1121, 1303] shall be amended to address the use, in the procurement of information technology services, of requirements regarding the experience and education of contractor personnel.
"(1) The term &apos;executive agency&apos; has the meaning given that term in section 4(1) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (former 41 U.S.C. 403(1)) [now 41 U.S.C. 133].
"(2) The term &apos;information technology&apos; has the meaning given that term in section 5002(3) of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (40 U.S.C. 1401(3)) [now 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)].
"(3) The term &apos;performance-based&apos;, with respect to a contract, means that the contract includes the use of performance work statements that set forth contract requirements in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes."
(a) In General.—The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall encourage the use of performance-based and results-based management in fulfilling the responsibilities assigned under section 3504(h) of title 44.
(1) Requirement.—The Director shall evaluate the information resources management practices of the executive agencies with respect to the performance and results of the investments made by the executive agencies in information technology.
(D) ensure that the information security policies, procedures, and practices are adequate.
(3) Guidance for multiagency investments.—The direction issued under paragraph (2) shall include guidance for undertaking efficiently and effectively interagency and Federal Government-wide investments in information technology to improve the accomplishment of missions that are common to the executive agencies.
(4) Periodic reviews.—The Director shall implement through the budget process periodic reviews of selected information resources management activities of the executive agencies to ascertain the efficiency and effectiveness of information technology in improving the performance of the executive agency and the accomplishment of the missions of the executive agency.
(A) In general.—The Director may take any action that the Director considers appropriate, including an action involving the budgetary process or appropriations management process, to enforce accountability of the head of an executive agency for information resources management and for the investments made by the executive agency in information technology.
(iv) designating for the executive agency an executive agent to contract with private sector sources for the performance of information resources management or the acquisition of information technology.
11303 40:1413. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LI, §5113, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 681.
In fulfilling the responsibilities assigned under chapter 35 of title 44, the head of each executive agency shall comply with this subchapter with respect to the specific matters covered by this subchapter.
11311 40:1421. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LI, §5121, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 683.
Pub. L. 104–52, title V, §526, Nov. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 495, provided that: "Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator of General Services shall delegate the authority to procure automatic data processing equipment for the Tax Systems Modernization Program to the Secretary of the Treasury: Provided, That the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall have the authority to revoke such delegation upon the written recommendation of the Administrator that the Secretary's actions under such delegation are inconsistent with the goals of economic and efficient procurement and utilization of automatic data processing equipment: Provided further, That for all other purposes, a procurement conducted under such delegation shall be treated as if made under a delegation by the Administrator pursuant to [former] 40 U.S.C. 759."
(a) Design of Process.—In fulfilling the responsibilities assigned under section 3506(h) of title 44, the head of each executive agency shall design and implement in the executive agency a process for maximizing the value, and assessing and managing the risks, of the information technology acquisitions of the executive agency.
(6) provide the means for senior management personnel of the executive agency to obtain timely information regarding the progress of an investment in an information system, including a system of milestones for measuring progress, on an independently verifiable basis, in terms of cost, capability of the system to meet specified requirements, timeliness, and quality.
11312 40:1422. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LI, §5122, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 683.
2004—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 108–458 substituted "investments in information technology (including information security needs)" for "information technology investments".
(6) ensure that the information security policies, procedures, and practices of the executive agency are adequate.
11313 40:1423. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LI, §5123, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 683.
(b) FTS 2000 Program.—The Administrator of General Services shall continue to manage the FTS 2000 program, and to coordinate the follow-on to that program, for and with the advice of the heads of executive agencies.
11314 40:1424. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LI, §5124, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 684.
(a) Definition.—In this section, the term "information technology architecture", with respect to an executive agency, means an integrated framework for evolving or maintaining existing information technology and acquiring new information technology to achieve the agency's strategic goals and information resources management goals.
(3) promoting the effective and efficient design and operation of all major information resources management processes for the executive agency, including improvements to work processes of the executive agency.
(D) reports to the head of the agency on the progress made in improving information resources management capability.
11315 40:1425(b)–(d). Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LI, §5125(b)–(d), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 685.
In subsection (c)(3), before subclause (A), the reference to 31:1105(a)(29) is changed to 1105(a)(28) because of the redesignation of 1105(a)(29) as 1105(a)(28) by section 4(1) of the Act of October 11, 1996, (Public Law 104–287, 110 Stat. 3388). The words "as added by section 5(a) of the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–62, 107 Stat. 289)" are added for clarity because there is another 31:9703.
2004—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 108–458 inserted ", secure," after "sound".
(B) measurement of the performance of investments made by the agency in information systems.
11316 40:1426. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LI, §5126, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 686.
The head of each executive agency shall identify in the strategic information resources management plan required under section 3506(b)(2) of title 44 any major information technology acquisition program, or any phase or increment of that program, that has significantly deviated from the cost, performance, or schedule goals established for the program.
11317 40:1427. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LI, §5127, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 687.
The head of an executive agency may use amounts available to the agency for oversight, acquisition, and procurement of information technology to support jointly with other executive agencies the activities of interagency groups that are established to advise the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in carrying out the Director's responsibilities under this chapter. The use of those amounts for that purpose is subject to requirements and limitations on uses and amounts that the Director may prescribe. The Director shall prescribe the requirements and limitations during the Director's review of the executive agency's proposed budget submitted to the Director by the head of the executive agency for purposes of section 1105 of title 31.
11318 40:1428. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LI, §5128, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 687.
(a) Definition.—In this section, the term "information security" has the meaning given that term in section 3532(b)(1) of title 44.
(A) Requirement.—Except as provided under paragraph (2), the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall, on the basis of proposed standards developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 20(a) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–3(a)) and in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, promulgate information security standards pertaining to Federal information systems.
(ii) such standards that are otherwise necessary to improve the efficiency of operation or security of Federal information systems.
(C) Required standards binding.—Information security standards described under subparagraph (B) shall be compulsory and binding.
(2) Standards and guidelines for national security systems.—Standards and guidelines for national security systems, as defined under section 3532(3) of title 44, shall be developed, promulgated, enforced, and overseen as otherwise authorized by law and as directed by the President.
(2) are otherwise consistent with policies and guidelines issued under section 3533 of title 44.
(1) Deadline.—The decision regarding the promulgation of any standard by the Director under subsection (b) shall occur not later than 6 months after the submission of the proposed standard to the Director by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as provided under section 20 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–3).
(2) Notice and comment.—A decision by the Director to significantly modify, or not promulgate, a proposed standard submitted to the Director by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as provided under section 20 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–3), shall be made after the public is given an opportunity to comment on the Director's proposed decision.
11331 40:1441. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LI, §5131(a)–(d), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 687.
"(1) Authority to prescribe.—Except as provided under paragraph (2), the Secretary of Commerce shall, on the basis of standards and guidelines developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 20(a) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–3(a)), prescribe standards and guidelines pertaining to Federal information systems.
"(2) National security systems.—Standards and guidelines for national security systems (as defined under this section) shall be developed, prescribed, enforced, and overseen as otherwise authorized by law and as directed by the President.
"(1) Authority to make mandatory.—Except as provided under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall make standards prescribed under subsection (a)(1) compulsory and binding to the extent determined necessary by the Secretary to improve the efficiency of operation or security of Federal information systems.
"(ii) are otherwise necessary to improve the security of Federal information and information systems.
"(B) Information security standards described in subparagraph (A) shall be compulsory and binding.
"(c) Authority to Disapprove or Modify.—The President may disapprove or modify the standards and guidelines referred to in subsection (a)(1) if the President determines such action to be in the public interest. The President's authority to disapprove or modify such standards and guidelines may not be delegated. Notice of such disapproval or modification shall be published promptly in the Federal Register. Upon receiving notice of such disapproval or modification, the Secretary of Commerce shall immediately rescind or modify such standards or guidelines as directed by the President.
"(d) Exercise of Authority.—To ensure fiscal and policy consistency, the Secretary shall exercise the authority conferred by this section subject to direction by the President and in coordination with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
"(2) are otherwise consistent with policies and guidelines issued under section 3543 of title 44.
"(f) Decisions on Promulgation of Standards.—The decision by the Secretary regarding the promulgation of any standard under this section shall occur not later than 6 months after the submission of the proposed standard to the Secretary by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as provided under section 20 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–3).
"(1) Federal information system.—The term &apos;Federal information system&apos; means an information system used or operated by an executive agency, by a contractor of an executive agency, or by another organization on behalf of an executive agency.
"(2) Information security.—The term &apos;information security&apos; has the meaning given that term in section 3542(b)(1) of title 44.
"(3) National security system.—The term &apos;national security system&apos; has the meaning given that term in section 3542(b)(2) of title 44."
"(a) Definitions.—In this section, the terms &apos;federal computer system&apos; and &apos;operator of a federal computer system&apos; have the meanings given those terms in section 20(d) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–3(d)).
"(A) Authority to prescribe.—On the basis of standards and guidelines developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 20(a) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–3(a)(2), (3)), the Secretary of Commerce shall prescribe standards and guidelines pertaining to federal computer systems. The Secretary shall make those standards compulsory and binding to the extent the Secretary determines necessary to improve the efficiency of operation or security and privacy of federal computer systems.
"(B) Authority to disapprove or modify.—The President may disapprove or modify those standards and guidelines if the President determines that action to be in the public interest. The President's authority to disapprove or modify those standards and guidelines may not be delegated. Notice of disapproval or modification shall be published promptly in the Federal Register. On receiving notice of disapproval or modification, the Secretary shall immediately rescind or modify those standards or guidelines as directed by the President.
"(2) Exercise of authority.—To ensure fiscal and policy consistency, the Secretary shall exercise the authority conferred by this section subject to direction by the President and in coordination with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
"(c) Application of More Stringent Standards.—The head of a federal agency may employ standards for the cost-effective security and privacy of sensitive information in a federal computer system in or under the supervision of that agency that are more stringent than the standards the Secretary prescribes under this section if the more stringent standards contain at least the applicable standards the Secretary makes compulsory and binding.
"(B) cause a major adverse financial impact on the operator that is not offset by Federal Government-wide savings.
"(2) Delegation of waiver authority.—The Secretary may delegate to the head of one or more federal agencies authority to waive those standards to the extent the Secretary determines that action to be necessary and desirable to allow for timely and effective implementation of federal computer system standards. The head of the agency may redelegate that authority only to a chief information officer designated pursuant to section 3506 of title 44.
"(3) Notice.—Notice of each waiver and delegation shall be transmitted promptly to Congress and published promptly in the Federal Register."
Amendment by Pub. L. 107–347 effective Dec. 17, 2002, see section 402(b) of Pub. L. 107–347, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3541 of Title 44, Public Printing and Documents.
Section, Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1244, related to Federal computer system security training and plan.
Repeal effective Dec. 17, 2002, see section 402(b) of Pub. L. 107–347, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3541 of Title 44, Public Printing and Documents.
Repeal by Pub. L. 107–296 effective 60 days after Nov. 25, 2002, see section 4 of Pub. L. 107–296, set out as an Effective Date note under section 101 of Title 6, Domestic Security.
Authority to conduct pilot program.
2002—Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VIII, §825(b)(3)(A), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2616, and Pub. L. 107–347, title II, §210(h)(3)(B), Dec. 17, 2002, 116 Stat. 2938, amended chapter heading identically, substituting "PROGRAM" for "PROGRAMS".
Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VIII, §825(b)(3)(C), (D), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2616, and Pub. L. 107–347, title II, §210(h)(3)(D), (E), Dec. 17, 2002, 116 Stat. 2938, amended items for subchapters I and II identically, substituting "PROGRAM" for "PROGRAMS".
Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VIII, §825(b)(3)(E), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2616, and Pub. L. 107–347, title II, §210(h)(3)(F), Dec. 17, 2002, 116 Stat. 2938, amended item 11501 identically, substituting "program" for "programs".
Pub. L. 107–347, title II, §210(h)(3)(G), Dec. 17, 2002, 116 Stat. 2939, struck out item 11521 "Share-in-savings pilot program", and directed redesignation of item 11522 as item 11521, which could not be executed because of repeal of item 11522 by Pub. L. 107–314, §825(b)(3)(F). See below.
Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VIII, §825(b)(3)(F), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2616, struck out item 11522 "Solutions-based contracting pilot program".
2002—Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VIII, §825(b)(3)(B), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2616, and Pub. L. 107–347, title II, §210(h)(3)(C), Dec. 17, 2002, 116 Stat. 2938, amended subchapter heading identically, substituting "PROGRAM" for "PROGRAMS".
(1) Purpose.—In consultation with the Administrator for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy may conduct a pilot program pursuant to the requirements of section 11521 of this title 1 to test alternative approaches for the acquisition of information technology by executive agencies.
(2) Multiagency, multi-activity conduct of each program.—Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the pilot program conducted under this chapter shall be carried out in not more than two procuring activities in each of the executive agencies that are designated by the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy in accordance with this chapter to carry out the pilot program. With the approval of the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy, the head of each designated executive agency shall select the procuring activities of the executive agency that are to participate in the test and shall designate a procurement testing official who shall be responsible for the conduct and evaluation of the pilot program within the executive agency.
(b) Limitation on Amount.—The total amount obligated for contracts entered into under the pilot program conducted under this chapter may not exceed $375,000,000. The Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy shall monitor those contracts and ensure that contracts are not entered into in violation of this subsection.
(1) In general.—Subject to paragraph (2), the pilot program may be carried out under this chapter for the period, not in excess of five years, the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy determines is sufficient to establish reliable results.
(2) Continuing validity of contracts.—A contract entered into under the pilot program before the expiration of that program remains in effect according to the terms of the contract after the expiration of the program.
11501 40:1471. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LIII, §5301, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 691.
Section 11521 of this title, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), was repealed by Pub. L. 107–347, title II, §210(h)(1), Dec. 17, 2002, 116 Stat. 2938. Section 210(h)(3)(A) of Pub. L. 107–347 directed the redesignation of section 11522 of this title as section 11521 of this title, but it could not be executed because of the repeal of section 11522 by Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VIII, §825(b)(1), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2615.
2002—Pub. L. 107–314, §825(b)(2)(A)(i), and Pub. L. 107–347, §210(h)(2)(A)(i), amended section catchline identically, substituting "program" for "programs".
Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 107–314, §825(b)(2)(A)(ii), and Pub. L. 107–347, §210(h)(2)(A)(ii), amended par. (1) identically, substituting "conduct a pilot program pursuant to the requirements of section 11521 of this title" for "conduct pilot programs".
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 107–314, §825(b)(2)(A)(iii), and Pub. L. 107–347, §210(h)(2)(A)(iii), amended par. (2) identically, substituting "the pilot program conducted" for "each pilot program conducted".
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–347, §210(h)(2)(A)(iv), which directed amendment of subsec. (b) by substituting the heading "Limitation on Amount" and text "The total amount obligated for contracts entered into under the pilot program conducted under this chapter may not exceed $375,000,000." for the heading "Limitations" and all that followed through "$750,000,000.", was executed by making the substitution for "Limitation on Amount" in the heading and "The total amount obligated for contracts entered into under the pilot program conducted under this chapter may not exceed $750,000,000." in text to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the amendment by Pub. L. 107–314, §825(b)(2)(A)(iv)(I). See below.
Pub. L. 107–314, §825(b)(2)(A)(iv)(II), substituted "subsection." for "paragraph."
"(1) Number.—Not more than two pilot programs may be conducted under this chapter, including one pilot program each pursuant to the requirements of sections 11521 and 11522 of this title.
"(2) Amount.—The total amount obligated for contracts entered into under the pilot programs conducted".
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 107–314, §825(b)(2)(A)(v), and Pub. L. 107–347, §210(h)(2)(A)(v), amended par. (1) identically, substituting "the pilot" for "a pilot".
(a) Measurable Test Criteria.—To the maximum extent practicable, the head of each executive agency conducting the pilot program under section 11501 of this title shall establish measurable criteria for evaluating the effects of the procedures or techniques to be tested under the program.
(b) Test Plan.—Before the pilot program may be conducted under section 11501 of this title, the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy shall submit to Congress a detailed test plan for the program, including a detailed description of the procedures to be used and a list of regulations that are to be waived.
11502 40:1472. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LIII, §5302, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 691.
2002—Pub. L. 107–314 and Pub. L. 107–347 amended section identically, substituting "the pilot" for "a pilot" in subsecs. (a) and (b).
(2) provide a copy of the report to Congress.
(2) a discussion of legislation that the Administrator recommends, or changes in regulations that the Administrator considers necessary, to improve overall information resources management in the Federal Government.
11503 40:1473. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LIII, §5303, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 692.
2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–314 and Pub. L. 107–347 amended subsec. (a) identically, substituting "the pilot" for "a pilot" in introductory provisions.
If the Director of the Office of Management and Budget determines that the results and findings under the pilot program under this chapter indicate that legislation is necessary or desirable to improve the process for acquisition of information technology, the Director shall transmit the Director's recommendations for that legislation to Congress.
11504 40:1474. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LIII, §5304, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 692.
2002—Pub. L. 107–314 and Pub. L. 107–347 amended section identically, substituting "the pilot" for "a pilot".
This chapter does not authorize the appropriation or obligation of amounts for the pilot program authorized under this chapter.
11505 40:1475. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LIII, §5305, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 692.
2002—Pub. L. 107–314 and Pub. L. 107–347 amended section identically, substituting "program" for "programs".
Section, Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1247, related to the share-in-savings pilot program.
Repeal effective 120 days after Dec. 17, 2002, see section 402(a) of Pub. L. 107–347, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3601 of Title 44, Public Printing and Documents.
Section, Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1247, related to a pilot program to test the feasibility of using solutions-based contracting for the acquisition of information technology. Subsequent to repeal, Pub. L. 107–347, title II, §210(h)(3)(A), Dec. 17, 2002, 116 Stat. 2938, directed that this section be renumbered section 11521 of this title.
Identification of excess and surplus computer equipment.
Index of certain information in information systems included in directory established under section 4101 of title 44.
2002—Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VIII, §825(c)(3), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2616, struck out item 11701 "On-line multiple award schedule contracting" and redesignated items 11702 to 11704 as 11701 to 11703, respectively.
In accordance with chapter 5 of this title, the head of an executive agency shall maintain an inventory of all computer equipment under the control of that official that is excess or surplus property.
11702 40:1502. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LIV, §5402, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 697.
The words "Not later than six months after February 10, 1996, the head of the an executive agency shall inventory all computer equipment under the control of that official. After completion of the inventory" are omitted as executed. The words "all computer equipment" are substituted for "any such equipment" for clarity.
A prior section 11701, Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1250, related to on-line multiple award schedule contracting, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VIII, §825(c)(1), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2616.
2002—Pub. L. 107–314 renumbered section 11702 of this title as this section.
If in designing an information technology system pursuant to this subtitle, the head of an executive agency determines that a purpose of the system is to disseminate information to the public, then the head of that executive agency shall reasonably ensure that an index of information disseminated by the system is included in the directory created pursuant to section 4101 of title 44. This section does not authorize the dissemination of information to the public unless otherwise authorized.
11703 40:1503. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LIV, §5403, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 698.
The words "Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter" are omitted as unnecessary.
A prior section 11702 was renumbered section 11701 of this title.
2002—Pub. L. 107–314 renumbered section 11703 of this title as this section.
To the maximum extent practicable, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall ensure that the process for acquisition of information technology is a simplified, clear, and understandable process that specifically addresses the management of risk, incremental acquisitions, and the need to incorporate commercial information technology in a timely manner.
11704 40:1461. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LII, §5201, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 689.
A prior section 11703 was renumbered section 11702 of this title.
2002—Pub. L. 107–314 renumbered section 11704 of this title as this section.

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