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§ 1711. Value engineering
Each executive agency shall establish and maintain cost-effective procedures and processes for analyzing the functions of a program, project, system, product, item of equipment, building, facility, service, or supply of the agency. The analysis shall be—
(1) performed by qualified agency or contractor personnel; and
(2) directed at improving performance, reliability, quality, safety, and life cycle costs.
(Pub. L. 111–350, § 3, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3718.)