10 USC 239c – Certain multiyear contracts for acquisition of property: budget justification materials
(a)
(1) the head of an agency intends to cancel during the fiscal year; or
(2) with respect to which the head of an agency intends to effect a covered modification during the fiscal year.
Terms Used In 10 USC 239c
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
(b)
(1) A detailed explanation of the rationale for the proposed cancellation or covered modification of the multiyear contract.
(2) A detailed assessment of any expected termination costs associated with the proposed cancellation or covered modification of the multiyear contract.
(3) An updated assessment of estimated savings of such cancellation or carrying out the multiyear contract as modified by such covered modification.
(4) An explanation of the proposed use of previously appropriated funds for advance procurement or procurement of property planned under the multiyear contract before such cancellation or covered modification.
(5) An assessment of expected impacts of the proposed cancellation or covered modification on the defense industrial base, including workload stability, loss of skilled labor, and reduced efficiencies.
(c)
(1) The term “covered modification” means a modification that will result in a reduction in the quantity of end items to be procured.
(2) The term “head of an agency” means—
(A) the Secretary of Defense;
(B) the Secretary of the Army;
(C) the Secretary of the Navy; or
(D) the Secretary of the Air Force.