; liquidation of inventory (1) Duration A contract awarded under this section shall be for a term of no more than 3 years. (2) Liquidation of inventory A drug held in a stockpile pursuant to a contract under this section may be liquidated by the eligible entity at the end of the period of the contract. (e) Stockpile requirements (1) Ensuring availability of unexpired products Each eligible entity with a contract under this section for a stockpile of generic drugs at risk of shortage shall— (A) ensure that each drug maintained in the stockpile has an expiration date at least 1 year beyond the current date; and (B) to comply with subparagraph (A)— (i) sell drugs in the stockpile through normal commercial channels and replace those drugs; or (ii) if there is no commercial market for a drug in the stockpile, dispose of the drug and report such disposal to the Secretary. (2) Management of stockpile (A) In general The Secretary shall ensure that— (i) collectively, the eligible entities with contracts under this section for a stockpile of generic drugs at risk of shortage acquire, not later than 6 months following the date set in such contracts, and maintain thereafter, a 6-month supply of such drugs