118 STAT. 3609 PUBLIC LAW 108–454—DEC. 10, 2004 available from such other sources as the qualified entity determines to be appropriate. (d) CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.—(1) The contract entered into under subsection (a) shall contain such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require. The contract shall require that the report on the study be submitted to the Secretary not later than 2 years after the date on which the contract was entered into. (2) The report required under subsection (a) shall contain the findings and conclusions of the qualified entity on the study and specific recommendations to improve employment opportunities for veterans recently separated from service in the Armed Forces, including, if appropriate, recommendations for— (A) the establishment of networks of contacts for employ- ment of such veterans in the private sector; (B) outreach to private sector leaders on the merits and sound business practice of hiring such veterans; and (C) additional methods to facilitate communication between private sector employers and such veterans who are seeking employment. (e) FUNDING.—Payment by the Secretary for the contract entered into under subsection (a)— (1) shall be made from the Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations account from which payments for readjustment benefits are made; and (2) may not exceed $490,000. (f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (1) The term ‘‘qualified entity’’ means an entity or organiza- tion that meets the following requirements: (A) Demonstrated experience in conducting employ- ment surveys of recently separated servicemembers, including Internet-based surveys, that meet such quality assurance requirements as the Secretary determines appro- priate. (B) Demonstrated familiarity with veteran employment matters. (C) Demonstrated ability in developing plans to market veterans as employment assets. (D) Demonstrated ability to acquire services at no cost from other organizations, such as technology, staff services, and advertising services. (E) Demonstrated ability to develop relationships, establish employment networks, and facilitate interaction between private and public sector leaders and veterans. (2) The term ‘‘employment history’’ means, with respect to a recently separated servicemember, training, placement, retention, and advancement in employment of that servicemember. (3) The term ‘‘recently separated servicemember’’ means any veteran (as defined in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code) discharged or released from active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during the 16-year period beginning on January 1, 1990. Deadline. VerDate 11-MAY-2000 13:54 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00143 Fmt 6580 Sfmt 6581 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.001 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4
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