25 U.S.C. § 5324 | Contract or grant provisions and administration

(a)

Applicability of Federal contracting laws and regulations; waiver of requirements

(1)

section 5321 of this title Notwithstanding any other provision of law, subject to paragraph (3), the contracts and cooperative agreements entered into with tribal organizations pursuant to shall not be subject to Federal contracting or cooperative agreement laws (including any regulations), except to the extent that such laws expressly apply to Indian tribes.

(2)

Program standards applicable to a nonconstruction self-determination contract shall be set forth in the contract proposal and the final contract of the tribe or tribal organization.

(3)

(A)

1 So in original. Probably should be “provisions”.

With respect to a construction contract (or a subcontract of such a construction contract), the provisions of division B (except sections 1123, 2303, 2304, and 2313) of subtitle I of title 41 and the regulations relating to acquisitions promulgated under division B (except sections 1123, 2303, 2304, and 2313) of subtitle I of title 41 shall apply only to the extent that the application of such provision  to the construction contract (or subcontract) is—

(i)

necessary to ensure that the contract may be carried out in a satisfactory manner;

(ii)

directly related to the construction activity; and

(iii)

not inconsistent with this chapter.

(B)

A list of the Federal requirements that meet the requirements of clauses (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (A) shall be included in an attachment to the contract pursuant to negotiations between the Secretary and the tribal organization.

(C)

(i)

Except as provided in subparagraph (B), no Federal law listed in clause (ii) or any other provision of Federal law (including an Executive order) relating to acquisition by the Federal Government shall apply to a construction contract that a tribe or tribal organization enters into under this chapter, unless expressly provided in such law.

(ii)

The laws listed in this paragraph are as follows:

(I)

Chapters 1 to 11 of title 40 and division C (except sections 3302, 3307(e), 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title 41.

(II)

Section 6101 of title 41 .

(III)

2 See References in Text note below.

Aug. 2, 194660 Stat. 809 Section 9(c)  of the Act of (, chapter 744).

(IV)

Division C (except sections 3302, 3307(e), 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title 41.

(V)

Section 13 of the Act of Oct. 3, 1944 58 Stat. 770 (; chapter 479).

(VI)

Chapters 21, 25, 27, 29, and 31 of title 44.

(VII)

Section 3145 of title 40 .

(VIII)

Chapter 65 of title 41.

(IX)

Chapter 67 of title 41.

(X)

15 U.S.C. 631 The Small Business Act ( et seq.).

(XI)

Executive Order Nos. 12138, 11246, 11701 and 11758.

(b)

Payments; transfer of funds by Treasury for disbursement by tribal organization; accountability for interest accrued prior to disbursement

Payments of any grants or under any contracts pursuant to sections 5321 and 5322 of this title may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement and in such installments and on such conditions as the appropriate Secretary deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. The transfer of funds shall be scheduled consistent with program requirements and applicable Treasury regulations, so as to minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of such funds from the United States Treasury and the disbursement thereof by the tribal organization, whether such disbursement occurs prior to or subsequent to such transfer of funds. Tribal organizations shall not be held accountable for interest earned on such funds, pending their disbursement by such organization.

(c)

Term of self-determination contracts; annual renegotiation

(1)

A self-determination contract shall be—

(A)

for a term not to exceed three years in the case of other than a mature contract, unless the appropriate Secretary and the tribe agree that a longer term would be advisable, and

(B)

for a definite or an indefinite term, as requested by the tribe (or, to the extent not limited by tribal resolution, by the tribal organization), in the case of a mature contract.

The amounts of such contracts shall be subject to the availability of appropriations.

(2)

The amounts of such contracts may be renegotiated annually to reflect changed circumstances and factors, including, but not limited to, cost increases beyond the control of the tribal organization.

(d)

Calendar year basis for contracts

(1)

Beginning in fiscal year 1990, upon the election of a tribal organization, the Secretary shall use the calendar year as the basis for any contracts or agreements under this chapter, unless the Secretary and the Indian tribe or tribal organization agree on a different period.

(2)

The Secretary shall, on or before April 1 of each year beginning in 1992, submit a report to the Congress on the amounts of any additional obligation authority needed to implement this subsection in the next following fiscal year.

(e)

Effective date for retrocession of contract

If an Indian tribe, or a tribal organization authorized by a tribe, requests retrocession of the appropriate Secretary for any contract or portion of a contract entered into pursuant to this chapter, unless the tribe or tribal organization rescinds the request for retrocession, such retrocession shall become effective on—

(1)

the earlier of—

(A)

the date that is 1 year after the date the Indian tribe or tribal organization submits such request; or

(B)

the date on which the contract expires; or

(2)

such date as may be mutually agreed by the Secretary and the Indian tribe.

(f)

Use of existing school buildings, hospitals, and other facilities and equipment therein; acquisition and donation of excess or surplus Government personal property

In connection with any self-determination contract or grant made pursuant to section 5321 or 5322 of this title, the appropriate Secretary may—

(1)

permit an Indian tribe or tribal organization in carrying out such contract or grant, to utilize existing school buildings, hospitals, and other facilities and all equipment therein or appertaining thereto and other personal property owned by the Government within the Secretary’s jurisdiction under such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon for their use and maintenance;

(2)

donate to an Indian tribe or tribal organization title to any personal or real property found to be excess to the needs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Indian Health Service, or the General Services Administration, except that—

(A)

subject to the provisions of subparagraph (B), title to property and equipment furnished by the Federal Government for use in the performance of the contract or purchased with funds under any self-determination contract or grant agreement shall, unless otherwise requested by the tribe or tribal organization, vest in the appropriate tribe or tribal organization;

(B)

if property described in subparagraph (A) has a value in excess of $5,000 at the time of the retrocession, rescission, or termination of the self-determination contract or grant agreement, at the option of the Secretary, upon the retrocession, rescission, or termination, title to such property and equipment shall revert to the Department of the Interior or the Department of Health and Human Services, as appropriate; and

(C)

all property referred to in subparagraph (A) shall remain eligible for replacement on the same basis as if title to such property were vested in the United States; and

(3)

acquire excess or surplus Government personal or real property for donation to an Indian tribe or tribal organization if the Secretary determines the property is appropriate for use by the tribe or tribal organization for a purpose for which a self-determination contract or grant agreement is authorized under this chapter.

(g)

Performance of personal services

section 5321 of this title section 5322 of this titleProvidedThe contracts authorized under and grants pursuant to may include provisions for the performance of personal services which would otherwise be performed by Federal employees including, but in no way limited to, functions such as determination of eligibility of applicants for assistance, benefits, or services, and the extent or amount of such assistance, benefits, or services to be provided and the provisions of such assistance, benefits, or services, all in accordance with the terms of the contract or grant and applicable rules and regulations of the appropriate Secretary: , That the Secretary shall not make any contract which would impair his ability to discharge his trust responsibilities to any Indian tribe or individuals.

(h)

Fair and uniform provision by tribal organization of services and assistance to covered Indians

Contracts and grants with tribal organizations pursuant to sections 5321 and 5322 of this title shall include provisions to assure the fair and uniform provision by such tribal organizations of the services and assistance they provide to Indians under such contracts and grants.

(i)

Division of administration of program

(1)

If a self-determination contract requires the Secretary to divide the administration of a program that has previously been administered for the benefit of a greater number of tribes than are represented by the tribal organization that is a party to the contract, the Secretary shall take such action as may be necessary to ensure that services are provided to the tribes not served by a self-determination contract, including program redesign in consultation with the tribal organization and all affected tribes.

(2)

section 5331 of this title Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to limit or reduce in any way the funding for any program, project, or activity serving a tribe under this or other applicable Federal law. Any tribe or tribal organization that alleges that a self-determination contract is in violation of this section may apply the provisions of .

(j)

Proposal to redesign program, activity, function, or service

section 5321 of this titleUpon providing notice to the Secretary, a tribal organization that carries out a nonconstruction self-determination contract may propose a redesign of a program, activity, function, or service carried out by the tribal organization under the contract, including any nonstatutory program standard, in such manner as to best meet the local geographic, demographic, economic, cultural, health, and institutional needs of the Indian people and tribes served under the contract. The Secretary shall evaluate any proposal to redesign any program, activity, function, or service provided under the contract. With respect to declining to approve a redesigned program, activity, function, or service under this subsection, the Secretary shall apply the criteria and procedures set forth in .

(k)

Access to Federal sources of supply

section 501 of title 40For purposes of (relating to Federal sources of supply, including lodging providers, airlines and other transportation providers), a tribal organization carrying out a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement under this chapter shall be deemed an executive agency and part of the Indian Health Service when carrying out such contract, grant, or agreement and the employees of the tribal organization shall be eligible to have access to such sources of supply on the same basis as employees of an executive agency have such access. For purposes of carrying out such contract, grant, or agreement, the Secretary shall, at the request of an Indian tribe, enter into an agreement for the acquisition, on behalf of the Indian tribe, of any goods, services, or supplies available to the Secretary from the General Services Administration or other Federal agencies that are not directly available to the Indian tribe under this section or under any other Federal law, including acquisitions from prime vendors. All such acquisitions shall be undertaken through the most efficient and speedy means practicable, including electronic ordering arrangements.

(l)

Lease of facility used for administration and delivery of services

(1)

Upon the request of an Indian tribe or tribal organization, the Secretary shall enter into a lease with the Indian tribe or tribal organization that holds title to, a leasehold interest in, or a trust interest in, a facility used by the Indian tribe or tribal organization for the administration and delivery of services under this chapter.

(2)

The Secretary shall compensate each Indian tribe or tribal organization that enters into a lease under paragraph (1) for the use of the facility leased for the purposes specified in such paragraph. Such compensation may include rent, depreciation based on the useful life of the facility, principal and interest paid or accrued, operation and maintenance expenses, and such other reasonable expenses that the Secretary determines, by regulation, to be allowable.

(m)

Statutory requirements; technical assistance; precontract negotiation phase; fixed price construction contract

(1)

Each construction contract requested, approved, or awarded under this chapter, shall be subject to—

(A)

l except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the provisions of this chapter, other than sections 5321(a)(2), 5325(), 5329 and 5330 of this title; and

(B)

104 Stat. 1959 section 314 of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991 ().

(2)

In providing technical assistance to tribes and tribal organizations in the development of construction contract proposals, the Secretary shall provide, not later than 30 days after receiving a request from a tribe or tribal organization, all information available to the Secretary regarding the construction project, including construction drawings, maps, engineering reports, design reports, plans of requirements, cost estimates, environmental assessments or environmental impact reports, and archaeological reports.

(3)

section 5321(a) of this title Prior to finalizing a construction contract proposal pursuant to , and upon request of the tribe or tribal organization that submits the proposal, the Secretary shall provide for a precontract negotiation phase in the development of a contract proposal. Such phase shall include, at a minimum, the following elements:

(A)

section 5322 of this title The provision of technical assistance pursuant to and paragraph (2).

(B)

A joint scoping session between the Secretary and the tribe or tribal organization to review all plans, specifications, engineering reports, cost estimates, and other information available to the parties, for the purpose of identifying all areas of agreement and disagreement.

(C)

An opportunity for the Secretary to revise the plans, designs, or cost estimates of the Secretary in response to concerns raised, or information provided by, the tribe or tribal organization.

(D)

A negotiation session during which the Secretary and the tribe or tribal organization shall seek to develop a mutually agreeable contract proposal.

(E)

Upon the request of the tribe or tribal organization, the use of an alternative dispute resolution mechanism to seek resolution of all remaining areas of disagreement pursuant to the dispute resolution provisions under subchapter IV of chapter 5 of title 5.

(F)

section 5321(a) of this title The submission to the Secretary by the tribe or tribal organization of a final contract proposal pursuant to .

(4)

(A)

section 5325(a) of this title Subject to subparagraph (B), in funding a fixed-price construction contract pursuant to , the Secretary shall provide for the following:

(i)

The reasonable costs to the tribe or tribal organization for general administration incurred in connection with the project that is the subject of the contract.

(ii)

The ability of the contractor that carries out the construction contract to make a reasonable profit, taking into consideration the risks associated with carrying out the contract and other relevant considerations.

(B)

In establishing a contract budget for a construction project, the Secretary shall not be required to separately identify the components described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A).

(C)

The total amount awarded under a construction contract shall reflect an overall fair and reasonable price to the parties, including the following costs:

(i)

The reasonable costs to the tribal organization of performing the contract, taking into consideration the terms of the contract and the requirements of this chapter and any other applicable law.

(ii)

The costs of preparing the contract proposal and supporting cost data.

(iii)

The costs associated with auditing the general and administrative costs of the tribal organization associated with the management of the construction contract.

(iv)

In the case of a fixed-price contract, a fair profit determined by taking into consideration the relevant risks and local market conditions.

(v)

²section 5321 of this title section 5321(b) of this title If the Secretary and the tribe or tribal organization are unable to develop a mutually agreeable construction contract proposal pursuant to the procedures set forth in this subsection, the tribe or tribal organization may submit a final contract proposal to the Secretary. Not later than 30 days after receiving such final contract proposal, the Secretary shall approve the contract proposal and award the contract, unless, during such period the Secretary declines the proposal pursuant to subsections (a)(2) and (b)  of (including providing opportunity for an appeal pursuant to ).

(n)

Rental rates for housing for Government employees in Alaska

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the rental rates for housing provided to an employee by the Federal Government in Alaska pursuant to a self-determination contract shall be determined on the basis of—

(1)

section 5911 of title 5 the reasonable value of the quarters and facilities (as such terms are defined under ) to such employee, and

(2)

the circumstances under which such quarters and facilities are provided to such employee,

as based on the cost of comparable private rental housing in the nearest established community with a year-round population of 1,500 or more individuals.

(o)

Patient records

(1)

In general

At the option of an Indian tribe or tribal organization, patient records may be deemed to be Federal records under those provisions of title 44 that are commonly referred to as the “Federal Records Act of 1950” for the limited purposes of making such records eligible for storage by Federal Records Centers to the same extent and in the same manner as other Department of Health and Human Services patient records.

(2)

Treatment of records

Patient records that are deemed to be Federal records under those provisions of title 44 that are commonly referred to as the “Federal Records Act of 1950” pursuant to this subsection shall not be considered Federal records for the purposes of chapter 5 of title 5.

(p)

Interpretation by Secretary

Except as otherwise provided by law, the Secretary shall interpret all Federal laws (including regulations) and Executive orders in a manner that facilitates, to the maximum extent practicable—

(1)

the inclusion in self-determination contracts and funding agreements of—

(A)

applicable programs, services, functions, and activities (or portions thereof); and

(B)

funds associated with those programs, services, functions, and activities;

(2)

the implementation of self-determination contracts and funding agreements; and

(3)

the achievement of Tribal health objectives.

(q)

Technical assistance for internal controls

(1)

Technical Assistance for Internal Controls .—

3 So in original. The heading of par. (1) was probably meant for subsec. (q), the heading of which was editorially supplied.

  In considering proposals for, amendments to, or in the course of, a contract under this subchapter and compacts under subchapters IV and V of this chapter, if the Secretary determines that the Indian Tribe lacks adequate internal controls necessary to manage the contracted program or programs, the Secretary shall, as soon as practicable, provide the necessary technical assistance to assist the Indian Tribe in developing adequate internal controls. As part of that technical assistance, the Secretary and the Tribe shall develop a plan for assessing the subsequent effectiveness of such technical assistance. The inability of the Secretary to provide technical assistance or lack of a plan under this subsection shall not result in the reassumption of an existing agreement, contract, or compact, or declination or rejection of a new agreement, contract, or compact.

(2)

The Secretary shall prepare a report to be included in the information required for the reports under sections 5372(b)(2)(A) and 5394(b)(2)(A) of this title. The Secretary shall include in this report, in the aggregate, a description of the internal controls that were inadequate, the technical assistance provided, and a description of Secretarial actions taken to address any remaining inadequate internal controls after the provision of technical assistance and implementation of the plan required by paragraph (1).

Pub. L. 93–638, title I, § 105Jan. 4, 197588 Stat. 2210 Pub. L. 100–472, title II, § 204Oct. 5, 1988102 Stat. 2291 Pub. L. 101–301, § 2(a)(7)May 24, 1990104 Stat. 207 Pub. L. 101–644, title II, § 203(c)Nov. 29, 1990104 Stat. 4666 Pub. L. 103–413, title IOct. 25, 1994108 Stat. 4253–4255 Pub. L. 104–109, § 7Feb. 12, 1996110 Stat. 764 Pub. L. 106–260Aug. 18, 2000114 Stat. 732 Pub. L. 116–180, title II, § 203Oct. 21, 2020134 Stat. 880(, formerly § 106, , ; renumbered § 105 and amended , , ; , , ; –(e), , ; , §§ 102(10)–(13), 106, , , 4270; , , ; , §§ 7, 8, , , 733; , , .)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

lPub. L. 93–638Jan. 4, 197588 Stat. 2203 section 5301 of this titleThis chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(3)(A)(iii), (C)(i), (d)(1), (e), (f)(3), (k), ()(1), and (m)(1), (4)(C)(i), was in the original “this Act”, meaning , , , known as the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.

Section 9(c) of the Act of Aug. 2, 1946 act Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 744 60 Stat. 809 Pub. L. 111–350, § 7(b)Jan. 4, 2011124 Stat. 3855, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(C)(ii)(III), was section 9(c) of , , which amended section 5 of former Title 41, Public Contracts, and was repealed by , , , which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.

Section 13 of the Act of Oct. 3, 1944 58 Stat. 770 act Oct. 3, 1944, ch. 479, § 13 58 Stat. 770 section 545 of Title 40 (; chapter 479), referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(C)(ii)(V), is , , which is set out as a note under , Public Buildings, Property, and Works.

Pub. L. 85–536, § 2July 18, 195872 Stat. 384 section 631 of Title 15The Small Business Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(C)(ii)(X), is (1 et seq.), , , which is classified generally to chapter 14A (§ 631 et seq.) of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.

May 18, 1979section 631 of Title 15Sept. 24, 1965section 2000e of Title 42Jan. 24, 1973section 4212 of Title 38Jan. 15, 1974section 701 of Title 29Executive Order Nos. 12138, 11246, 11701 and 11758, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(C)(ii)(XI), are Ex. Ord. No. 12138, , 44 F.R. 29637, which is set out as a note under , Commerce and Trade, Ex. Ord. No. 11246, , 30 F.R. 12319, which is set out as a note under , The Public Health and Welfare, Ex. Ord. No. 11701, , 38 F.R. 2675, which is set out as a note under , Veterans’ Benefits, and Ex. Ord. No. 11758, , 39 F.R. 2075, which is set out as a note under , Labor.

Pub. L. 93–638 section 5301 of this titleThis subchapter, referred to in subsecs. (b), (i)(2), and (q)(1), was in the original “this title”, meaning title I of , known as the Indian Self-Determination Act, which is classified principally to this subchapter (§ 5321 et seq.). For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.

section 314 of Pub. L. 101–512 section 5321 of this titleSection 314 of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991, referred to in subsec. (m)(1)(B), is , which is set out as a note under .

section 5321 of this title section 102 of Pub. L. 93–638Subsections (a)(2) and (b) of , referred to in subsec. (m)(4)(C)(v), was in the original “sections 102(a)(2) and 102(b) of section 102”, and was translated as reading “subsections (a)(2) and (b) of section 102”, meaning , to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

oact June 30, 1949, ch. 288 Sept. 5, 1950, ch. 849, § 6(d)64 Stat. 583Sept. 5, 1950Pub. L. 90–620Oct. 22, 196882 Stat. 1238June 30, 1949Pub. L. 107–217, § 4Aug. 21, 2002116 Stat. 1303The Federal Records Act of 1950, referred to in subsec. (), was title V of , as added , , which was classified generally to sections 392 to 396 and 397 to 401 of former Title 44, Public Printing and Documents. Section 6(d) of act , was repealed by , , , the first section of which enacted Title 44, Public Printing and Documents. For disposition of sections of former Title 44, see Table at the beginning of Title 44. Title V of act , was repealed by , , .

Codification

section 450j of this titleSection was formerly classified to prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

41 U.S.C. 401 Pub. L. 111–350, § 6(c)Jan. 4, 2011124 Stat. 3854In subsec. (a)(3)(A), “division B (except sections 1123, 2303, 2304, and 2313) of subtitle I of title 41” substituted for “the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act ( et seq.)” and for “such Act” on authority of , , , which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.

40 U.S.C. 471 Pub. L. 107–217, § 5(c)Aug. 21, 2002116 Stat. 1303 Pub. L. 111–350, § 6(c)Jan. 4, 2011124 Stat. 3854In subsec. (a)(3)(C)(ii)(I), “Chapters 1 to 11 of title 40 and division C (except sections 3302, 3307(e), 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title 41” substituted for “The Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 ( et seq.)” on authority of , , , which Act enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, and , , , which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.

Section 6101 of title 41 Pub. L. 111–350, § 6(c)Jan. 4, 2011124 Stat. 3854In subsec. (a)(3)(C)(ii)(II), “” substituted for “Section 3709 of the Revised Statutes” on authority of , , , which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.

63 Stat. 393 Pub. L. 111–350, § 6(c)Jan. 4, 2011124 Stat. 3854In subsec. (a)(3)(C)(ii)(IV), “Division C (except sections 3302, 3307(e), 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title 41” substituted for “Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 ( et seq., chapter 288)” on authority of , , , which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.

Section 3145 of title 40 Section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1934 Pub. L. 107–217, § 5(c)Aug. 21, 2002116 Stat. 1303In subsec. (a)(3)(C)(ii)(VII), “” substituted for “ (48 Stat 948, chapter 483 [482])” on authority of , , , which Act enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.

June 30, 193649 Stat. 2036 Pub. L. 111–350, § 6(c)Jan. 4, 2011124 Stat. 3854In subsec. (a)(3)(C)(ii)(VIII), “Chapter 65 of title 41” substituted for “Sections 1 through 12 of the Act of ( et seq. chapter 881)” on authority of , , , which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.

41 U.S.C. 351 Pub. L. 111–350, § 6(c)Jan. 4, 2011124 Stat. 3854In subsec. (a)(3)(C)(ii)(IX), “Chapter 67 of title 41” substituted for “The Service Control [Contract] Act of 1965 ( et seq.)” on authority of , , , which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.

section 501 of title 40 40 U.S.C. 481(a)Pub. L. 107–217, § 5(c)Aug. 21, 2002116 Stat. 1303In subsec. (k), “” substituted for “section 201(a) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 ()” on authority of , , , which Act enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.

Prior Provisions

section 105 of Pub. L. 93–638 Pub. L. 100–472 section 5323 of this titleA prior was renumbered section 104 by and is classified to .

Amendments

Pub. L. 116–180, § 203(1)section 5321 of this title section 103 of Pub. L. 93–638 section 5322 of this title section 103 of Pub. L. 93–638 section 5322 of this title2020—Subsec. (b). , substituted reference to sections 5321 and 5322 of this title for reference to , former , or . For disposition of former , see Prior Provisions note set out under .

Pub. L. 116–180, § 203(2)Subsecs. (p), (q). , added subsecs. (p) and (q).

Pub. L. 106–260, § 72000—Subsec. (k). , substituted “deemed an executive agency and part of the Indian Health Service” for “deemed an executive agency” and inserted at end “For purposes of carrying out such contract, grant, or agreement, the Secretary shall, at the request of an Indian tribe, enter into an agreement for the acquisition, on behalf of the Indian tribe, of any goods, services, or supplies available to the Secretary from the General Services Administration or other Federal agencies that are not directly available to the Indian tribe under this section or under any other Federal law, including acquisitions from prime vendors. All such acquisitions shall be undertaken through the most efficient and speedy means practicable, including electronic ordering arrangements.”

oPub. L. 106–260, § 8oSubsec. (). , added subsec. ().

Pub. L. 104–109 Pub. L. 103–413, § 102(11)1996—Subsec. (e). made technical amendment to directory language of . See 1994 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 103–413, § 102(10)section 5321 of this titleProvidedProvided further88 Stat. 796 41 U.S.C. 4011994—Subsec. (a). , added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which read as follows: “Contracts with tribal organizations pursuant to shall be in accordance with all Federal contracting laws and regulations except that, in the discretion of the appropriate Secretary, such contracts may be negotiated without advertising and need not conform with the provisions of sections 270a to 270d of title 40: , That the appropriate Secretary may waive any provisions of such contracting laws or regulations which he determines are not appropriate for the purposes of the contract involved or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act: , That, except for construction contracts (or sub-contracts of such a construction contract), the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (; et seq.) and Federal acquisition regulations promulgated thereunder shall not apply to self-determination contracts.”

Pub. L. 103–413, § 102(11)Pub. L. 104–109Subsec. (e). , as amended by , added subsec. (e) and struck out former subsec. (e) which read as follows: “Whenever an Indian tribe requests retrocession of the appropriate Secretary for any contract entered into pursuant to this Act, such retrocession shall become effective one year from the date of the request by the Indian tribe or at such date as may be mutually agreed by the Secretary and the Indian tribe.”

Pub. L. 103–413, § 102(12)Subsec. (f)(2). , added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “donate to an Indian tribe or tribal organization the title to any personal or real property found to be excess to the needs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Indian Health Service, or the General Services Administration, including property and equipment purchased with funds under any self-determination contract or grant agreement; and”.

Pub. L. 103–413, § 106 section 5328 of this titleSubsec. (h). , struck out “and the rules and regulations adopted by the Secretaries of the Interior and Health and Human Services pursuant to ” after “sections 5321 and 5322 of this title”.

Pub. L. 103–413, § 102(13)Subsecs. (i) to (n). , added subsecs. (i) to (n).

Pub. L. 101–3011990—Subsec. (a). substituted “sub-contracts of such a construction contract” for “sub-contracts in such cases where the tribal contractor has sub-contracted the activity”.

Pub. L. 101–644, § 203(c)Subsec. (c)(1)(B). , amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: “for an indefinite term in the case of a mature contract.”

Pub. L. 101–644, § 203(d)Subsec. (d). , amended subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (d) read as follows:

“(1) No later than fiscal year 1990, the Secretary shall begin using the calendar year as the basis for contracts and agreements under this Act except for instances where the Secretary and the Indian tribe or tribal organization agree on a different period.

October 5, 1988“(2) The Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress within ninety days of , on the amounts of any additional obligational authority needed to implement this subsection in fiscal year 1989.”

Pub. L. 101–644, § 203(e)Subsec. (f)(2), (3). , inserted “or real” after “personal”.

Pub. L. 100–472, § 204(b)section 5321 of this title section 5321 of this title section 103 of Pub. L. 93–638 section 5322 of this title1988—Subsec. (a). , (c), substituted reference to for reference to and former and inserted proviso relating to nonapplication of Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act to self-determination contracts. See Prior Provisions note set out under .

Pub. L. 100–472, § 204(d)Pub. L. 93–638 Pub. L. 116–180, § 203(1)Subsec. (b). , which directed the amendment of subsec. (b) by substituting reference to sections 5321 and 5322 of this title for text in original Act reading “sections 102, 103, and 104”, could not be executed because text enacted by read “section 102, 103, or 104”. Intended amendment was reenacted by , see 2020 Amendment note above.

Pub. L. 100–472, § 204(e)section 5321 of this title section 103 of Pub. L. 93–638 section 5322 of this titleSubsec. (c). , added subsec. (c) and struck out former subsec. (c) which related to limitation on term of any contract requested by a tribe pursuant to and former and annual renegotiation of amounts. See Prior Provisions note set out under .

Pub. L. 100–472, § 204(e)Subsec. (d). , added subsec. (d) and struck out former subsec. (d) which related to revision or amendment of contracts or grants at request or with consent of tribal organization and effective date for retrocession of contracts.

Pub. L. 100–472, § 204(e)Subsec. (e). , added subsec. (e) and struck out former subsec. (e) which authorized the Secretary to permit tribal organizations to use existing school buildings, hospitals, and other facilities and equipment therein in carrying out grants or contracts.

Pub. L. 100–472, § 204(e)Subsec. (f). , added subsec. (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (g).

Pub. L. 100–472, § 204(f)section 5321 of this title section 5321 of this title section 103 of Pub. L. 93–638 section 5322 of this titleSubsec. (g). , redesignated former subsec. (f) as (g) and substituted reference to for reference to and former . Former subsec. (g) redesignated (h). See Prior Provisions note set out under .

Pub. L. 100–472, § 204(g)section 5321 of this title section 103 of Pub. L. 93–638 section 5322 of this title section 5322 of this titleSubsec. (h). , (h), redesignated former subsec. (g) as (h), substituted reference to sections 5321 and 5322 of this title for reference to , former , and , and reference to Health and Human Services for reference to Health, Education, and Welfare. Former subsec. (h), which related to minimum amount of funds under terms of contracts, was struck out. See Prior Provisions note set out under .

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Continued Availability of Certain Funds

Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title I]Oct. 21, 1998112 Stat. 2681–231

25 U.S.C. 5321 25 U.S.C. 2001 25 U.S.C. 2001“hereafter funds made available to tribes and tribal organizations through contracts, compact agreements, or grants, as authorized by the Indian Self-Determination Act of 1975 [ et seq.] or grants authorized by the Indian Education Amendments of 1988 ( and 2008A [probably means prior versions of and 2008a]) shall remain available until expended by the contractor or grantee”.

, , , 2681–246, provided in part that: