22 USC 306 - Contracting methods in capital construction

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the Department of State Authorization Act of 2021 and also as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, and not as part of the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, which comprises this chapter.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Definitions

For definitions of “appropriate congressional committees” and “Department” as used in this section, see section 5002 of Puspan. L. 117–81, set out as a note under section 263c of this title.

Puspan. L. 117–81, div. E, title LII, § 5214, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2359, provided that: “In this title [enacting this section and section 305 of this title, amending sections 304 and 4852 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 292, 4802, and 4851 of this title]:

“(1)Design-build.—The term ‘design-build’ means a method of project delivery in which one entity works under a single contract with the Department to provide design and construction services.

“(2)Non-standard design.—The term ‘non-standard design’ means a design for a new embassy compound project or new consulate compound project that does not utilize a standardized design for the structural, spatial, or security requirements of such embassy compound or consulate compound, as the case may be.”