ESTABLISHMENT OR MAINTENANCE OF ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF SUPPLY.

SEC. 1002. ESTABLISHMENT OR MAINTENANCE OF ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF SUPPLY. (a) Additional Justification for Establishing or Maintaining Alternative Sources.— Section 2304(b)(1) of such title is amended— (1) by striking out “or” at the end of subparagraph (B); (2) by striking out the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting in lieu thereof a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: “(D) would ensure the continuous availability of a reliable source of supply of such property or service; “(E) would satisfy projected needs for such property or service determined on the basis of a history of high demand for the property or service; or “(F) in the case of medical supplies, safety supplies, or emergency supplies, would satisfy a critical need for such supplies.”. (b) Prohibition on Use of Classes of Purchases or Contracts.— Section 2304(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(4) A determination under paragraph (1) may not be made for a class of purchases or contracts.”