; and (B) the use of the authority of this section is essential to promoting the success of the prototype project. (5) Competitive procedure (A) In general To the maximum extent practicable, the Administrator shall use competitive procedures with respect to entering into a transaction to carry out a prototype project. (B) Exception Notwithstanding section 2304 of title 10, United States Code, a follow-on production contract may be awarded to the participants in the prototype transaction without the use of competitive procedures, if— (i) competitive procedures were used for the selection of parties for participation in the prototype transaction; and (ii) the participants in the transaction successfully completed the prototype project provided for in the transaction. (6) Cost share A transaction to carry out a prototype project and a follow-on production contract may require that part of the total cost of the transaction or contract be paid by the participant or contractor from a source other than the Federal Government. (7) Procurement ethics A transaction under this authority shall be considered an agency procurement for purposes of chapter 21 of title 41, United States Code, with regard to procurement ethics. . 803. Protection of data and information from public disclosure (a) Certain technical data Section 20131 of title 51, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); (2) in subsection (a)(3), by striking subsection (b) and inserting subsection (b) or (c)