Application of the bona fide place of business to certain contracts

(a) In general Notwithstanding section 8(a)(11) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(11)) and section 124.501(k) of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, for purposes of a construction contract awarded by the Department of Defense under such section 8(a), such section 8(a)(11) shall be deemed satisfied if the Program Participant certifies to the Business Opportunity Specialist assigned to the Program Participant that the Program Participant will establish a staffed, physical office in the geographic area required under such section 124.501(k) not later than 60 days after the date of the contract award. (b) Sunset The authority under subsection (a) shall terminate on December 31, 2032. (c) Briefing On an annual basis until the authority under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the use of the authority under subsection (a), which shall include— (1) uses of the authority and in which geographic location; (2) data on the confirmation of the establishment of a physical office within 60 days, as required under subsection (a); and (3) any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines relevant.