22 U.S.C. § 4856
Efficiency in contracting
(a) Bonuses and penalties
The Director of the Office of Foreign Buildings shall provide for a contract system of bonuses and penalties for the diplomatic construction program funded pursuant to the authorizations of appropriations provided in this subchapter. Not later than 3 months after August 27, 1986 , the Director shall submit a report to the Congress on the implementation of this section.
(b) Surety bonds and guarantees
The Director of the Office of Foreign Buildings shall require each person awarded a contract for work under the diplomatic construction program to post a surety bond or guarantee, in such amount as the Director may determine, to assure performance under such contract.
( Pub. L. 99–399, title IV, § 406 , Aug. 27, 1986 , 100 Stat. 866 ; Pub. L. 109–472, § 8 , Jan. 11, 2007 , 120 Stat. 3556 .)