; and (2) the elements, parameters, scope, and duration of the Program. The preceding sentence shall not prevent an Applicable Beneficiary, having been selected as a participant, from exercising a right to appeal under sections 1869, 1155, 1852(g), 1860D–4, or otherwise. (n) Administration (1) Chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, shall not apply to the activities under this section. (2) The Secretary may enter into contracts for the administration of the Program without regard to any requirement for the use of competitive procedures. .