Pub. L. 109-289, div. A, tit. IX, sec. 9016
Prohibition on Payment of Award Fees to Defense Contractors in Cases of Contract Non-Performance.
Sec. 9016. Prohibition on Payment of Award Fees to Defense Contractors in Cases of Contract Non-Performance. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be obligated or expended to provide award fees to any defense contractor for performance that does not meet the requirements of the contract.