Pub. L. 95-111, tit. VIII, sec. 852

Sec. 852. (a) None of the funds appropriated by this Act may be used to (1) convert base operating support functions, excluding real property maintenance and repair, to commercial contract during the period October 1, 1977, through September 30, 1978, or (2) to fund continued performance during fiscal year 1978 of base operating support contracts, excluding real property maintenance and repair, awarded between the date of enactment of this Act and September 30, 1977, which convert base operating support activities performed by employees of the Government of the United States to commercial contract. (b) None of the funds appropriated by this Act may be obligated for commercial contracts to be physically performed at an installation or facility including leased facilities for the following types of work: (1) weapons system engineering and logistical support: (2) ship, aircraft, missile, automotive and tracked vehicle intermediate level maintenance or depot maintenance; or (3) research, development, test, and evaluation, if the work to be physically performed at an installation or facility during fiscal year 1978 by commercial contracts would result in a reduction of employees of the Government of the United States at that installation or facility.