; (C) the identification and implementation of best practices for food assistance programs; (D) the evaluation of monetization programs; (E) early warning assessments and systems to help prevent famines; and (F) maintenance of information technology systems. (3) Contract authority (A) In general Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), in carrying out administrative and management activities relating to each activity under paragraph (1), the Administrator may enter into contracts with one or more individuals for personal service to be performed in recipient countries or neighboring countries. (B) Prohibition An individual who enters into a contract with the Administrator under subparagraph (A) shall not be considered to be an employee of the Federal Government for the purpose of any law (including regulations) administered by the Office of Personnel Management. (C) Personal service Subparagraph (A) does not limit the ability of the Administrator to enter into a contract with any individual for personal service under section 202(a). (4) Food assistance quality (A) In general The Administrator shall use amounts made available to carry out this title— (i) to assess the types and quality of agricultural commodities and products for food assistance; (ii) to adjust products and formulations, including potential introduction of new fortificants and products, as necessary, to cost effectively meet nutrient needs of target populations; (iii) to test prototypes; (iv) to adopt new specifications or improve existing specifications for micronutrient fortified food assistance products, based on the latest developments in food and nutrition science, and in coordination with other international partners; (v) to develop new program guidance to facilitate improved matching of products to purposes having nutritional intent, in coordination with other international partners