in a timeframe that allows for maximum fair prices to be provided under this part for selected drugs. (c) Contract with third parties (1) In general The Secretary shall enter into a contract with 1 or more third parties to administer the requirements established by the Secretary in order to carry out this part. At a minimum, the contract with a third party under the preceding sentence shall require that the third party— (A) receive and transmit information between the Secretary, manufacturers, and other individuals or entities the Secretary determines appropriate