LINCOLN LABORATORY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

SEC. 252. LINCOLN LABORATORY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (a) Modernization and Expansion Project.—The Secretary of the Air Force is authorized to enter into a contract with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a modernization and expansion project at the Lincoln Laboratory complex at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts. The project includes construction of, and additions and modifications to, research offices, laboratory spaces, and supporting facilities necessary to carry out the activities of the Lincoln Laboratory. (b) Project Cost and Duration.—The amount obligated under the contract for the modernization and expansion project may not exceed $135,000,000. The project shall be completed in not more than 12 years. Costs incurred under the contract may include costs of financing charges (including financing charges on amounts provided by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the project), but may not include a fee or profit for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology or for Lincoln Laboratory. (c) Funding.—Payments under a contract under subsection (a) for any fiscal year shall be made from appropriations for research and development made to the Air Force or to any other Federal agency. (d) Title.—Title to the facilities, and to associated equipment, funded by such contract shall be conveyed to the United States upon completion of the project and acceptance of the facilities by the Secretary. (e) Use of Facilities.—The right of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to use such facilities and equipment shall be as provided by contracts with the United States. (f) Budget Act.—The authority of the Secretary of the Air Force to enter into a contract under subsection (a) shall be effective only to such extent or in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts.