is amended by inserting after section 2874 the following new section: 2874a. Consideration of history of landlord in contract renewal process (a) In general In deciding whether to enter into or renew a contract with a landlord under this subchapter, the Secretary of Defense shall develop a standard process for determining past performance for purposes of informing future decisions regarding the award of such a contract. (b) Elements of process The process developed under subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, consideration of the following: (1) Any history of the landlord of providing substandard housing. (2) The recommendation of the commander of the installation at which the housing is to be located under the contract. (3) The recommendation of the commander of any installation at which the landlord has provided housing under this subchapter. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2874 the following new item: 2874a. Consideration of history of landlord in contract renewal process. . 3015. Treatment of breach of contract for privatized military housing (a) In general Subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2874a the following new section: 2874b. Treatment of breach of contract Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Defense— (1) shall withhold amounts to be paid under a contract under this subchapter if the other party to the contract is found to have engaged in a material breach of the contract