Pub. L. 101-165, tit. IX, sec. 9098

Sec. 9098. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the current fiscal year, the Secretary of Defense may acquire the depot maintenance and repair of aircraft, vehicles, vessels and components, through competition between Department of Defense depot maintenance activities and private firms: Provided, That the Secretary shall certify that successful bids include comparable estimates of all direct and indirect costs for both public and private bids.