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    <constitutionalAuthorityStatementText><![CDATA[<pre>From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href='http://www.gpo.gov'>www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio:H.R. 2384.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Clauses 12, 13, 14, and 18 of Section 8 of Article 1 of theUnited States Constitution[Page H4576]</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Accountability in Contract Execution Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) conduct a cost-benefit analysis and notify Congress of each contract awarded by the Secretary valued over $100 million, including sole-source, undefinitized, split, or indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contracts; and (2) submit such analysis to Congress upon request.</p> <p>Requires such an analysis to address: (1) economic and technical feasibility, (2) cost effectiveness, (3) adherence to best industry practices, and (4) written certification that the Secretary considered all alternatives in a fair, competitive, and ethical environment during the contracting process. </p>]]></text>
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