this part or pursuant to a Federal program license under subparagraph (C)(ii) for purposes of a Federal program directly from the entity manufacturing the drug pursuant to such a license. (ii) Clarification regarding application of buy american act In the case where the Secretary procures a drug under this subparagraph, the provisions of chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Buy American Act ), shall apply. (E) Priority for u.s. manufacturers in authorizing competitive licenses In authorizing a competitive license under this paragraph, the Secretary— (i) shall give preference to entities that the Secretary determines have the highest safety and security standards