It is my understanding that this provision is intended to require that a bidding entity's plan to hire locally shall be a significant factor to be weighed in awarding affected contracts. Furthermore, any base declining to use the local hire preference must demonstrate the compelling circumstances to justify its decision.
Discussing local hiring preferences in contract awards.
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