or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate for the provision of authorities identified pursuant to paragraph (2) as described in subsection (a). (4) Such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate in light of the review. B Amendments to general contracting authorities, procedures, and limitations 811. Waiver authority for purposes of expanding competition Section 2304 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (m) In the event the application of any provision of law results in only one responsible bidder for a contract, the Secretary of Defense may waive such provision of law (other than subsection (c)) for purposes of expanding competition for the contract. . 812. Increased simplified acquisition threshold applicable to Department of Defense procurements (a) Increased simplified acquisition threshold (1) In general Chapter 137 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 2339a. Simplified acquisition threshold Notwithstanding section 134 of title 41, the simplified acquisition threshold for the Department of Defense for purposes of such section is $250,000. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 2339a. Simplified acquisition threshold. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 134 of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking In division B and inserting Except as provided in section 2339a of title 10, in division B . 813. Increased threshold for cost or pricing data and truth in negotiations requirements Section 2306a of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking $500,000 each place it appears and inserting $1,000,000 . 814. Contract authority for advanced development of initial or additional prototype units (a) Permanent authority (1) In general Chapter 137 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2302d the following new section: 2302e. Contract