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SUBCHAPTER III— COMMERCIAL SERVICES AUTHORIZATION
§ 101932. Award of commercial services contracts

(a)
Competitive Selection Process.—
Except as provided in subsection (c), commercial services contracts shall
be awarded by the Secretary through a competitive selection process.
(b)
Solicitation of Proposals.—
Before awarding a new commercial services contract, the Secretary shall
publicly solicit proposals for the contract, except as provided in subsection
(c). In connection with such solicitation, the Secretary shall prepare a request
for proposals and shall publish notice of its availability.

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