Pub. L. 100-322, tit. IV, pt. A, sec. 401
INTEGRITY OF CONTRACTING OUT PROCESS AT HEALTH-CARE FACILITIES.
SEC. 401. INTEGRITY OF CONTRACTING OUT PROCESS AT HEALTH-CARE FACILITIES. (a) Requirement for Two Bidders.— Section 5010(c)(2) is amended by inserting “responsive bids are received from at least two responsible, financially autonomous bidders and” after “only if.” (b) Applicability.— The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to the awarding of contracts under solicitations issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.