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TITLE VIII--ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED MATTERS

House Conference Report 109-360

SEC. 842. EXTENSION OF CONTRACT GOAL FOR SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES AND CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

Section 2323(k) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking `2006' both places it appears and inserting `2009'.

The Senate amendment contained a provision (sec. 841) that would extend section 2323 of title 10, United States Code, for 3 years. Section 2323 establishes a 5 percent goal for Department of Defense contracting with small disadvantaged businesses and certain institutions of higher education.

The House bill contained no similar provision.

The House recedes.

Senate Report 109-69

The committee recommends a provision that would extend section 2323 of title 10, United States Code, for three years. Section 2323 establishes a 5 percent goal for Department of Defense contracting with small disadvantaged businesses and certain institutions of higher education.