Amendment modernizes and streamlines the procurement procedures of the Department of Defense and the civilian agencies. \ As amended by the Collins (IL) amendment (A005), language was added which replaces current language on competitive bidding that requires "full and open" competition for Federal contracts with language requiring "maximum practicable competition."

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Amendment Number
426
Description
Amendment modernizes and streamlines the procurement procedures of the Department of Defense and the civilian agencies. \ As amended by the Collins (IL) amendment (A005), language was added which replaces current language on competitive bidding that requires "full and open" competition for Federal contracts with language requiring "maximum practicable competition."
Purpose
An amendment to modernize and streamline Armed Forces acquisition and procurement policies.
Congress
104
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 14, 1995
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Clinger amendment (A004) as modified and amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 420 - 1 (Roll no. 372).
Latest Action Time
12:46:31
Submitted Date
Jun 14, 1995
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 426 — Informed