,i #aai? ,,congress #a/ ,session ,h4 ,r4 #chch ,,9 ,,! ,,h\se ,,( ,,repres5tatives ,june #i1 #bjbe,mr4 ,rog]s ( ,alabama 7= himself & ,mr4 ,smi? ( ,wa%+ton7 introduc$ ! foll[+ bill2 :i* 0 ref]r$ to ! ,committee on ,arm$ ,s]vices ,a ,,bill ,to au?orize appropriations = fiscal ye> #bjbf = milit>y activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se1 = milit>y con/ruction1 & = def5se activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy1 to prescribe milit>y p]sonnel /r5g?s = su* fiscal ye>1 & = o!r purposes4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is ,act may be cit$ z ! ,/reaml9+ ,procurem5t = ,effective ,execution & ,deliv]y ,act ( #bjbe or ! ,,spe$ ,act4 7b7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = ?is ,act is z foll[s3 ,sec4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts4,title ,i--,align+ ,acquisition to ,w>fight] ,priorities & ,op]ational ,outcomes,sec4 #aja4 ,alignm5t ( ! def5se acquisition sy/em ) ! ne$s ( memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces4,sec4 #ajb4 ,program executive (fic] responsibilities4,sec4 #ajc4 ,major capability activity areas & pa?f9d] programs4,sec4 #ajd4 ,product support manag] responsibilities & requirem5ts4,sec4 #aje4 ,am5dm5ts to life-cycle managem5t & product support4,sec4 #ajf4 ,navy ,s5ior ,te*nical ,au?ority4,title ,,ii--,accel]at+ ! ,requirem5ts ,process,sec4 #bja4 ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,c\ncil4,sec4 #bjb4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ! ,requirem5ts1 ,acquisition1 & ,programm+ ,integration ,directorate4,sec4 #bjc4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ! ,mission ,eng9e]+ & ,integration ,activity4,title ,,iii--,/rik+ ! ,balance ,betwe5 ,regulation & ,efficiency,sec4 #cja4 ,matt]s relat$ to ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se use ( co/ acc\nt+ /&>ds4,sec4 #cjb4 ,review ( comm]cial buy+ practices4,sec4 #cjc4 ,adju/m5ts to c]ta9 acquisition ?re%olds4,sec4 #cjd4 ,alt]native capability-bas$ pric+4,sec4 #cje4 ,cl>ification ( conditions = paym5ts = comm]cial products & comm]cial s]vices4,title ,,iv--,/r5g!n+ ! ,def5se ,indu/rial ,base & ,lev]ag+ ,comm]cial ,innovation,sec4 #dja4 ,def5se ,indu/rial ,resili5ce ,consortium4,sec4 #djb4 ,am5dm5t to o!r transaction au?ority4,sec4 #djc4 ,data-z-a-s]vice solutions = weapon sy/em contracts4,sec4 #djd4 ,requirem5ts = modul> op5 sy/em approa* & modifications to rights 9 te*nical data4,sec4 #dje4 ,qualification1 acceptance1 & supply *a9 managem5t ( products manufactur$ us+ advanc$ manufactur+4,sec4 #djf4 ,am5dm5ts to ! procurem5t te*nical assi/ance program4,sec4 #djg4 ,report on surge capacity 9 ! def5se indu/rial base4,sec4 #djh4 ,bridg+ ,op]ational ,objectives & ,support = ,transition program4,title ,v--,develop+ a ,mission-,ori5t$ ,def5se ,acquisition ,workforce,sec4 #eja4 ,report on /r5g!n+ ! ,def5se ,acquisition ,univ]sity4,sec4 #ejb4 ,comptroll] ,g5]al review ( ! managem5t1 tra9+1 & developm5t ( ! acquisition work=ce4,sec4 #ejc4 ,comptroll] ,g5]al review ( matt]s relat+ to individuals assign$ to a critical acquisition position4 ,i ,align+ ,acquisition to ,w>fight] ,priorities & ,op]ational ,outcomes #aja4 ,alignm5t ( ! def5se acquisition sy/em ) ! ne$s ( memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces 7a7 ,implem5tation ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all revise ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se ,directive #ejjj4ja & any o!r relevant in/ructions1 policies1 or guidance to c>ry out ! requirem5ts ( ?is section & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section4 7b7 ,objectives ( def5se acquisition sy/em 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cajb ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #cajb4 ,objectives ( ! def5se acquisition sy/em 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all ensure t ! def5se acquisition sy/em exi/s to exp$iti\sly provide ! ,arm$ ,=ces ) ! capabilities necess>y to op]ate effectively1 to address evolv+ ?reats1 & to ma9ta9 ! milit>y advantage ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! mo/ co/-effective mann] practicable4 7b7 ,guidance ,! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all issue guidance to c>ry out subsection 7a7 t requires ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,all activities ( ! def5se acquisition sy/em contribute to ! exp$iti\s deliv]y ( capabilities to enhance ! op]ational read9ess ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces & enable ! missions ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se4 7#b7 ,! def5se acquisition sy/em maximizes ! effective use ( res\rces by deliv]+ capabilities t (f] ! be/ value = ! inve/m5t made 9 ea* capability4 7#c7 ,! def5se acquisition sy/em enc\rages & supports ! integration ( innovative solutions to enhance milit>y effectiv5ess & responsiv5ess to em]g+ ?reats4 7#d7 ,! def5se acquisition sy/em enc\rages an it]ative approa* to design+ & te/+ te*nical solutions to enable e>ly id5tification ( solutions t d n deliv] desir$ results4 7#e7 ,! def5se acquisition sy/em supports a lead]%ip & organizational /ructure t enc\rages risk-tak+1 collaboration1 & le>n+ ?r\gh failure4 7#f7 ,! tra9+ & developm5t ( memb]s ( ! acquisition work=ce ensures t su* memb]s h ! skills to effectively manage acquisition activities 9 accordance ) ?is section4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7,a7 ,"u ,secret>y ( ,def5se = ,acquisition & ,su/a9m5t ,section #acc;b7b7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ deliv]+ & su/a9+ timely1 co/-effective capabilities = ! ,arm$ ,=ces 7& ! ,dep>tm5t7 & ins]t+ exp$iti\sly provid+ ! ,arm$ ,=ces ) ! capabilities necess>y to op]ate effectively1 to address evolv+ ?reats1 & to ma9ta9 ! milit>y advantage ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! mo/ co/-effective mann] practicable2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#i77;,a71 by /rik+ def5se acquisition programs & ins]t+ ! def5se acquisition sy/em1 9 accordance ) ! objectives e/abli%$ pursuant to section #cajb4 7,b7 ,director ( ,op]ational ,te/ & ,evaluation ,section #aci7;b7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#f7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#g71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#a7 ensure t all op]ational te/ & evaluation activities are align$ )1 & are conduct$ 9 a mann] t supports1 ! objectives ( ! def5se acquisition sy/em e/abli%$ pursuant to section #cajb ( ?is title2 4 7,c7 ,director ( ,co/ ,assessm5t & ,program ,evaluation ,section #aci;a7d7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ %all c>ry out ! requirem5ts ( ?is section 9 accordance ) ! objectives e/abli%$ pursuant to section #cajb ( ?is title & be=e %all s]ve4 7c7 ,civilian managem5t ( ! def5se acquisition sy/em ,section #cajc ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ to ensure ! successful & effici5t op]ation ( ! def5se acquisition sy/em & ins]t+ 9 accordance ) ! objectives ( ! def5se acquisition sy/em e/abli%$ pursuant to section #cajb ( ?is title2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ to ensure ! successful & effici5t op]ation ( su* elem5ts ( ! def5se acquisition sy/em4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 9 accordance ) ! objectives ( ! def5se acquisition sy/em e/abli%$ pursuant to section #cajb ( ?is title4 ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ea* s]vice acquisition executive %all p]=m ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,implem5t /rategies to effectively & effici5tly respond to *anges 9 capability requirem5ts4 7#b7 ,use data-driv5 decisionmak+ to manage trade-(fs among life-cycle co/s1 deliv]y s*$ules1 p]=mance objectives1 te*nical feasibility1 & procurem5t quantity objectives to ensure acquisition & su/a9m5t programs deliv] ! be/ value = ! inve/m5t made 9 ! program4 7#c7 ,use it]ative developm5t cycles & discont9ue or t]m9ate ! developm5t ( capabilities-- 7,a7 t no long] align ) approv$ capability requirem5ts or priorities2 or 7,b7 are exp]i5c+ significant co/ gr[?1 p]=mance defici5cies1 or delays 9 s*$ule4 7#d7 ,ensure ! p]iod ( assignm5t ( an individual s]v+ 9 a critical acquisition position 7z def9$ 9 section #agca ( ?is title7 is ( suffici5t duration to ensure ! developm5t & use ( acquir$ exp]tise1 in/itutional capacity1 acc\ntability 9 decisionmak+1 & /ability 9 ! ov]sight & managem5t ( acquisition activities4 7#e7 ,ensure t contract+ (fic]s are appropriately tra9$ & assign$ to support effective contract managem5t4 4 7d7 ,acquisition-,relat$ functions ( *iefs ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces 7#a7 ,p]=mance ( ,c]ta9 ,acquisition-relat$ ,functions ,section #cajd7;a7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 1 9 accordance ) ! objectives e/abli%$ pursuant to section #cajb ( ?is title1 aft] ,secret>y ( ! milit>y dep>tm5t conc]n$2 & 7,b7 by am5d+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g7 to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ,! developm5t ( capability requirem5t /atem5ts = equipp+ ! arm$ =ce conc]n$ t-- 7,a7 describe ! op]ational problem to provide necess>y context = ! capability requirem5t2 & 7,b7 describe ! solution s\ght 9 a non-prescriptive mann] to all[ agile & innovative capability developm5t to address ! op]ational problem2 7#b7 ,! implem5tation ( /rategies to effectively & effici5tly in=m recomm5dations reg>d+ *anges 9 capability requirem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,! recomm5dation ( trade-(fs among life-cycle co/s1 deliv]y s*$ules1 p]=mance objectives1 te*nical feasibility1 & procurem5t quantity objectives to ensure acquisition programs deliv] ! be/ value = ! inve/m5t made4 7#d7 ,9 consultation ) ! ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,c\ncil1 ! e/abli%m5t & prioritization ( requirem5ts to exp$iti\sly provide ! ,arm$ ,=ces ) ! capabilities ne$$ to op]ate effectively1 to address evolv+ ?reats1 & to ma9ta9 ! milit>y advantage ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#e7 ,! use ( data-driv5 decision mak+ to prioritize res\rce allocation to meet op]ational read9ess requirem5ts 7z def9$ 9 section #dcbb ( ?is title7 & ! mat]iel read9ess objectives e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! milit>y dep>tm5t conc]n$ "u section #aah7;c7 ( ?is title4 7#f7 ,support = an environm5t t enables ! adoption & integration ( innovative solutions & te*nologies to enhance milit>y effectiv5ess & responsiv5ess4 7#g7 ,any recomm5dation = ! t]m9ation ( ! developm5t ( capabilities-- 7,a7 t no long] align ) approv$ capability requirem5ts or priorities2 7,b7 = :i* co/s h significantly increas$2 or 7,c7 = :i* s*$ule delays h be5 significant4 7#h7 ,support = ! developm5t ( c>e] pa?s 9 acquisition = milit>y p]sonnel 7z requir$ by section #agbb;a ( ?is title7 to ensure su* p]sonnel h ! necess>y skills1 k1 & exp]i5ce to fulfill ! objectives e/abli%$ pursuant to section #cajb ( ?is title4 4 7#b7 ,adh]5ce to ,requirem5ts 9 ,major ,def5se ,acquisition ,programs ,section #cajd7;b7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ program capability docum5t support+ a ,mile/one ,b or subsequ5t decision & ins]t+ requirem5ts docum5ts2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ prior to entry into ! ,mat]iel ,solution ,analysis ,phase "u ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se ,in/ruction #ejjj4jb2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ co/1 s*$ule1 te*nical feasibility1 & p]=mance trade-(fs & ins]t+ life-cycle co/1 deliv]y s*$ule1 p]=mance objective1 te*nical feasibility1 & procurem5t quantity trade-(fs4 7#c7 ,def9itions ,section #cajd7;d7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7d7 ,requirem5ts docum5t def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m requirem5ts docum5t means a docum5t t e/abli%es ! ne$ = a mat]iel approa* to resolve a capability requirem5t or a jo9t capability requirem5t 7z su* t]ms are def9$ 9 section #aha ( ?is title74 4 7e7 ,te*nical am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #caja ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #caja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is *apt]3 7#a7 ,! t]m be/ value means1 ) respect to an acquisition1 ! optimal comb9ation ( co/1 quality1 te*nical capability or solution quality1 & deliv]y s*$ule4 7#b7 ,! t]m capability requirem5t has ! mean+ provid$ 9 section #aha ( ?is title4 7#c7 ,! t]m co/-effective means1 ) respect to an acquisition1 ! capacity to deliv] bett] results = ! same or l[] co/ comp>$ to alt]natives4 4 7#b7 ,section #cjja7;c7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ?is section & ins]t+ ?is "p4 #ajb4 ,program executive (fic] responsibilities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,iii ( *apt] #hg ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #agca ! foll[+ new section3 #agcb4 ,program executive (fic] 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,a program executive (fic] is ! s5ior (ficial responsible = ! ov]sight ( ! plans1 budgets1 & execution ( ! programs assign$ to ! portfolio ( su* s5ior (ficial1 includ+ life-cycle managem5t4 7b7 ,objectives ,9 c>ry+ out ! activities describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! program executive (fic] %all seek to a*ieve ! foll[+ objectives3 7#a7 ,exp$iti\sly provide ! ,arm$ ,=ces ) ! capabilities ne$$ to op]ate effectively1 address evolv+ ?reats1 & ma9ta9 ! milit>y advantage ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! mo/ co/-effective mann] practicable4 7#b7 ,maximize ! effective use ( res\rces by deliv]+ capabilities t (f] ! be/ value = ! inve/m5t made 9 ea* capability4 7#c7 ,enable ! integration ( innovative solutions & te*nologies to enhance milit>y effectiv5ess & responsiv5ess to em]g+ ?reats4 7c7 ,specific responsibilities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! programs assign$ to ! portfolio ( a program executive (fic]1 su* program executive (fic] %all be responsible = ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,provide exp$iti\s deliv]y ( ! capabilities necess>y to effectively respond to national security *all5ges by ov]see+ ! procurem5t1 developm5t1 & su/a9m5t ( def5se acquisition programs assign$ to ! program executive (fic]4 7,b7 ,ensure ! co/-effective allocation ( res\rces by deliv]+ op]ational capabilities4 7,c7 ,adju/ requirem5ts1 o!r ?an requirem5ts t are e/abli%$ z key p]=mance p>amet]s1 to maximize ! agility & spe$ 9 program execution 9 accordance ) ! objectives describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7,d7 ,use it]ative developm5t cycles & discont9ue or t]m9ate ! developm5t ( capabilities-- 7i7 t no long] align ) approv$ capability requirem5ts 7z def9$ 9 section #aha ( ?is title7 or priorities2 or 7ii7 t are exp]i5c+ significant co/ gr[?1 p]=mance defici5cies1 or delays 9 s*$ule4 7,e7 ,evaluate & implem5t trade-(fs among life-cycle co/s1 deliv]y s*$ules1 p]=mance objectives1 te*nical feasibility1 & procurem5t quantity objectives to ensure acquisition & su/a9m5t programs deliv] ! be/ value 9 meet+ capability requirem5ts 7z def9$ 9 section #aha ( ?is title74 7,f7 ,use data-driv5 decisionmak+ to prioritize res\rce allocation to meet op]ational read9ess requirem5ts & mat]iel read9ess objectives e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y conc]n$ "u section #aah7;c7 ( ?is title4 7,g7 ,collaborate ) ! ,mission ,eng9e]+ & ,integration ,activity e/abli%$ "u section #bjc ( ! ,,spe$ ,act to conduct cross-s]vice te*nical & op]ational activities to integrate em]g+ te*nologies1 prototypes1 & op]ational concepts1 z appropriate4 7,h7 ,provide support to ! ,requirem5ts1 ,acquisition1 & ,programm+ ,integration ,directorate ) respect to ! p]=mance ( ! responsibilities ( ! ,directorate "u section #ahf ( ?is title & s]ve z a memb] ( ! ,directorate 9 accordance ) su* section4 7#b7 ,mile/one decision au?ority duties ,a program executive (fic] %all be ! mile/one decision au?ority = a program :5 direct$ by ! s]vice acquisition executive ( ! milit>y dep>tm5t t is manag+ ! program or if designat$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se4 7d7 ,functional ,support ,! ,secret>y conc]n$ ) respect to a program executive (fic] %all ensure t !re is assign$ to su* program executive (fic] ! p]sonnel & o!r res\rces requir$ = su* program executive (fic] to successfully p]=m ! assign$ duties & responsibilities ( su* program executive (fic]1 includ+-- 7#a7 contract+ & contract managem5t2 7#b7 e/imat+ co/s2 7#c7 f9ancial managem5t2 7#d7 life-cycle managem5t & product support2 7#e7 program managem5t2 7#f7 eng9e]+ & te*nical managem5t2 & 7#g7 developm5tal te/+ & evaluation4 4 7b7 ,am5dm5t to def9itions ,section #agcg7;a77#d7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/at$ ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#d7 ,! t]m program executive (fic] means an individual describ$ 9 section #agcb7;a74 4 #ajc4 ,major capability activity areas & pa?f9d] programs 7a7 ,transition plan requir$ 7#a7 ,submission ( plan ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se1 9 coord9ation ) ea* ,secret>y ( a milit>y dep>tm5t1 %all submit to ! congressional def5se committees a compreh5sive plan = organiz+ ! programs assign$ to ! portfolio ( a program executive (fic] ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se 9 a mann] prim>ily organiz$ ar\nd major capability activity areas 7,m,c,a,as74 7#b7 ,elem5ts ( ! plan ,! plan requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be develop$ to m effectively facilitate ! developm5t1 field+1 op]ation1 su/a9m5t1 & mod]nization ( capabilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se 9 accordance ) ! objectives e/abli%$ pursuant to section #cajb ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by section #aja ( ?is ,act74 ,su* plan %all include ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a description ( ea* propos$ ,,mcaa1 includ+ h[ ! specific capability ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se t is ! subject ( ea* ,,mcaa aligns ) & supports jo9t milit>y capabilities4 7,b7 ,a propos$ s*$ule1 includ+ b5*m>ks1 = phas$ implem5tation ( ! plan to organize ! programs ( ea* milit>y dep>tm5t & ,def5se ,ag5cy 9 a mann] prim>ily organiz$ ar\nd ,m,c,a,as4 7,c7 ,recomm5dations = /atutory or regulatory *anges ne$$ to facilitate ! reorganization ( program executive (fices to be prim>ily organiz$ ar\nd ,m,c,a,as4 7,d7 ,a /rategy to pres]ve acc\ntability = ! deliv]y ( a capability ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se t is ! subject ( ! propos$ ,,mcaa & to enable effective ov]sight ( ! propos$ ,,mcaa by ! congressional def5se committees4 7,e7 ,a description ( ! process = designat+ a ,pa?f9d] "u subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,organization by ,m,c,a,as 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 organiz+ programs 9 a mann] prim>ily organiz$ ar\nd ,m,c,a,as "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 organize ea* propos$ ,,mcaa 9 a capability-ori5t$ /ructure t reflects ! unique & specific aspects ( ! subject capability ( ! ,,mcaa2 7ii7 assign relevant developm5t1 procurem5t1 op]ations1 & su/a9m5t activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t to ! propos$ ,,mcaa z appropriate2 & 7iii7 ensure ea* propos$ ,,mcaa is organiz$ 9 a mann] t-- 7,i7 w improve ! ability to measure & manage ! ov]all p]=mance 9 ! deliv]y ( ! subject capability ( ! propos$ ,,mcaa2 & 7,,ii7 connects am\nts au?oriz$ = activities assign$ to ! propos$ ,,mcaa to ! deliv]y ( subject capability4 7,b7 ,flexibility ,! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all ensure ea* milit>y dep>tm5t & ,def5se ,ag5cy has flexibility1 accord+ to _! specific mission requirem5ts1 9 ! organization ( propos$ ,m,c,a,as4 7b7 ,designation ( pa?f9d] ,m,c,a,as 7#a7 ,designation ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all-- 7,a7 designate at lea/ two program executive (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se to be kn[n z ,pa?f9d]s2 7,b7 id5tify ! program executive (fic] ) ! responsibility ( adm9i/]+ ea* su* ,pa?f9d]2 7,c7 ensure ea* su* program executive (fic] organizes ! programs assign$ to su* (fices into a ,,mcaa 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7a77#c72 & 7,d7 submit to ! congressional def5se committees a notification ( ea* designation made "u subp>agraph 7,a71 includ+ ! total am\nt au?oriz$ to c>ry out ea* ,pa?f9d] = fiscal ye> #bjbf & a description ( ! ,,mcaa associat$ ) ea* ,pa?f9d]4 7#b7 ,modifi$ transf] au?ority = ,pa?f9d]s 7,a7 ,au?ority ,! ,secret>y ( ,def5se1 act+ ?r\gh a ,secret>y ( a milit>y dep>tm5t or ! head ( a ,def5se ,ag5cy1 may transf] am\nts au?oriz$ = programs1 projects1 or activities t are includ$ 9 a ,pa?f9d] "u ! jurisdiction ( su* ,secret>y or head among su* programs1 projects1 or activities4 7,b7 ,limitations ,a transf] made "u ?is p>agraph-- 7i7 %all directly support deliv]y ( ! capability ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se t is ! subject ( ! ,pa?f9d]2 7ii7 may n be us$ to initiate a new />t program 7z describ$ 9 section #cfja ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7iii7 may n be us$ to t]m9ate a program or activity ( ! ,dep>tm5t t 0 9 op]ation on or be=e ! date ( ! designation ( ! ,pa?f9d]2 & 7iv7 may n exce$ #dj p]c5t ( ! total am\nt au?oriz$ to c>ry out a ,pa?f9d] specifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,d74 7#c7 ,additional pa?f9d]s ,! ,secret>y ( ,def5se may designate additional ,m,c,a,as z ,pa?f9d]s "u ! au?ority ( ?is subsection if ! ,secret>y notifies ! congressional def5se committees n lat] ?an #ae days prior to ea* su* designation4 7c7 ,report to congress 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #edj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft] until ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbi1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all submit to ! congressional def5se committees a report assess+ ! effectiv5ess ( ! use ( a capability-ori5t$ /ructure 9 subsection 7a77#c7 & ,pa?f9d]s 9 subsection 7b7 to-- 7,a7 improve ! ability to measure & manage ! ov]all p]=mance 9 ! deliv]y ( ! subject capability ( ! propos$ ,,mcaa or ,pa?f9d]2 7,b7 in=m & improve program managem5t & plann+ = future activities assign$ to ! propos$ ,,mcaa or ,pa?f9d] = ! deliv]y ( subject capability2 & 7,c7 a*ieve ! objectives ( ! def5se acquisition sy/em e/abli%$ pursuant to section #cajb ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by section #aja ( ?is ,act74 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! ext5t to :i* ! use ( ,m,c,a,as & use ( ! transf] au?ority "u subsection 7b77#b7 = ,pa?f9d]s affect ! spe$ ( address+ em]g+ ?reats & adopt+ new te*nologies4 7,b7 ,an analysis ( any co/s or b5efits ( us+ ,m,c,a,as4 7,c7 ,recomm5dations1 includ+ /atutory or regulatory modifications1 =-- 7i7 exp&+ ! use ( ,pa?f9d]s2 & 7ii7 cont9u+ ! transition to us+ ,m,c,a,as4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m major capability activity area or ,,mcaa means a compilation ( activities t relate to ! deliv]y ( a capability ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se4 7#b7 ,! t]m jo9t milit>y capabilities has ! mean+ giv5 9 section #aha ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bja ( ?is ,act4 7#c7 ,! t]m program executive (fic] has ! mean+ giv5 9 section #agcb ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by section #ajb ( ?is ,act4 #ajd4 ,product support manag] responsibilities & requirem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,iii ( *apt] #hg ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #agcb 7z add$ by section #ajb ( ?is ,act7 ! foll[+ new section3 #agcc4 ,product support manag] 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,a product support manag] is ! individual responsible = manag+ support functions requir$ to field & ma9ta9 ! read9ess & op]ational capability ( a cov]$ sy/em 9 support ( ! life-cycle managem5t responsibilities ( ! program manag] = su* cov]$ sy/em4 7b7 ,objectives ,9 c>ry+ out ! activities describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! product support manag] %all seek to a*ieve ! objectives ( ! def5se acquisition sy/em e/abli%$ pursuant to section #cajb ( ?is title4 7c7 ,specific responsibilities ,a product support manag] %all be responsible = ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,provide product support & subject matt] exp]tise ) respect to a cov]$ sy/em to ! program manag] = ! cov]$ sy/em to assi/ ) ! developm5t1 res\rc+1 implem5tation1 & execution ( ! product support /rategy develop$ by ! product support manag] "u section #dcbb ( ?is title = ! cov]$ sy/em4 7#b7 ,collaborate ) ! *ief eng9e] & sy/ems eng9e]s = ! cov]$ sy/em-- 7,a7 to develop ! life-cycle su/a9m5t plan & any product support plans = ! cov]$ sy/em2 & 7,b7 to analyze ! op]at+ & support co/s ( ! cov]$ sy/em to ensure ! co/-effective op]ation1 managem5t1 & availability ( ! cov]$ sy/em4 7#c7 ,conduct e>ly risk id5tification1 mitigation1 & product support analyses t in=m be/ value solutions 9 life-cycle plann+ & managem5t4 7#d7 ,provide input on sy/ems eng9e]+ requirem5ts1 design1 budget+1 ma9t5ance plann+1 & acquisition /rategies = cov]$ sy/ems4 7#e7 ,support ! program manag] 9 evaluat+ trade-(fs among life-cycle co/s1 deliv]y s*$ules1 p]=mance objectives1 te*nical feasibility1 & procurem5t quantity objectives to ensure ea* cov]$ sy/em deliv]s ! greate/ value = ! inve/m5t made 9 ! cov]$ sy/em4 7#f7 ,use data-driv5 decision mak+1 pr$ictive analysis1 & appropriate model+ tools relat$ to reliability & ma9ta9ability ( ! cov]$ sy/em to prioritize res\rce allocation to meet op]ational read9ess requirem5ts & mat]iel read9ess objectives 7e/abli%$ "u section #aah7;c7 ( ?is title74 7#g7 ,support ea* ,secret>y ( a milit>y dep>tm5t 9 p]=mance ( a core logi/ics analysis pursuant to section #bdfd ( ?is title4 7d7 ,cov]$ sy/em def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ sy/em has ! mean+ giv5 9 section #dcbb ( ?is title4 4 7b7 ,education1 tra9+1 & exp]i5ce requirem5ts = product support manag]s ,section #agce title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c71 7d71 & 7e7 z subsections 7d71 7e71 & 7f71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7c7 ,product support manag] ,be=e be+ assign$ to a position z product support manag]1 a p]son-- 7#a7 %all h complet$ all life-cycle logi/ics c]tification & tra9+ requirem5ts prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se2 7#b7 %all h execut$ a writt5 agreem5t z requir$ 9 section #agcd7;b77#b7 ( ?is title2 & 7#c7 9 ! case (-- 7,a7 a product support manag] ( a major def5se acquisition program1 %all h at lea/ eight ye>s ( exp]i5ce 9 life-cycle logi/ics1 at lea/ two ye>s ( :i* 7 p]=m$ 9 a sy/ems program (fice or simil> organization2 & 7,b7 a product support manag] ( a significant nonmajor def5se acquisition program1 %all h at lea/ six ye>s ( exp]i5ce 9 life-cycle logi/ics4 4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #agca7;a77#a77;,b7 title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new clause3 7iv7 ,product support manag]4 4 #aje4 ,am5dm5ts to life-cycle managem5t & product support 7a7 ,reorganization ( life-,cycle & su/a9m5t *apt] 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #cbc ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by repeal+ sections #dcba1 #dcbc1 & #dcbd2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ section #dcbh z section #dcba & transf]r+ su* section s z to appe> aft] ! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( su* *apt]2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ section #dcbe z section #dcbc & transf]r+ su* section s z to appe> aft] section #dcba2 7,d7 9 section #dcbc1 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ section #dcbd ( ?is title & ins]t+ section #dcbb ( ?is title2 & 7,e7 by am5d+ ! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( su* *apt] to read z foll[s3 #dcba4 ,weapon sy/em design3 su/a9m5t factors4 #dcbb4 ,life-cycle managem5t & product support4 #dcbc4 ,major weapon sy/ems3 assessm5t1 managem5t1 & control ( op]at+ & support co/s4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7,a7 ,section #cjda7;a7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ sections #dbib7;e7 & #dcba & ins]t+ section #dbib7;e74 7,b7 ,section #cbba7;b77#b7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #dcba1 #dcbc1 & #dcbh ( ?is title & ins]t+ & #dcba ( ?is title14 7,c7 ,section #dbaa7;c77#b77;,d7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #dcbd ( ?is title & ins]t+ section #dcbb ( ?is title4 7,d7 ,section #dbeb7;b77#ad7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #dcbd7;b7 ( ?is title & ins]t+ section #dcbb ( ?is title4 7b7 ,life-,cycle managem5t & product support ,*apt] #cbc ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by subsection 7a71 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #dcba ! foll[+ new section3 #dcbb4 ,life-cycle managem5t & product support 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all ensure t ea* cov]$ sy/em is support$ by a life-cycle su/a9m5t plan-- 7#a7 t is approv$ by ! s5ior acquisition executive responsible = su* cov]$ sy/em2 & 7#b7 t meets applicable op]ational read9ess requirem5ts & mat]iel read9ess objectives 7e/abli%$ "u section #aah7;c7 ( ?is title7 9 ! mo/ co/-effective mann] practicable4 7b7 ,product support manag] ,! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all designate a product support manag] 7z def9$ 9 section #agcc ( ?is title7 to s]ve "u ! sup]vision ( a program manag] = ea* cov]$ sy/em4 7c7 ,life-,cycle su/a9m5t plan 7#a7 ,a product support manag] %all develop1 update1 & implem5t a life-cycle su/a9m5t plan = ea* cov]$ sy/em = :i* ! product support manag] is responsible4 ,su* plan %all include ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a compreh5sive product support /rategy to be/ a*ieve op]ational read9ess requirem5ts & mat]iel read9ess objectives ?r\gh\t ! plann$ life cycle ( su* sy/em4 7,b7 ,a basel9e life-cycle co/ e/imate = ! cov]$ sy/em bas$ on ! plann$ product support /rategy describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,recomm5d$ eng9e]+ & design consid]ations t support co/-effective su/a9m5t ( ! cov]$ sy/em & be/ value solutions 9 life-cycle plann+ & managem5t4 7,d7 ,an intellectual prop]ty managem5t plan = product support develop$ 9 accordance ) section #cggd ( ?is title4 7,e7 ,a /rategy to maximize use ( public & private sector capabilities to e/abli% ,gov]nm5t-private p>tn]%ips-- 7i7 ) appropriate inc5tives = ea* p>tn] to contribute to ! a*ievem5t ( op]ational read9ess requirem5ts & mat]iel read9ess objectives 9 ! mo/ co/-effective mann] practicable2 & 7ii7 t consid]s ! roles ( ea* p>tn] z ! cov]$ sy/em transitions f acquisition1 developm5t1 production1 field+1 su/a9m5t1 & disposal4 7,f7 ,a plan to transition ! cov]$ sy/em f production to initial field+ t addresses specific products or s]vices requir$ = successful initial field+ ( ! cov]$ sy/em1 includ+-- 7i7 a description ( ! necess>y tool+ or o!r unique support equipm5t1 requirem5ts = initial sp>e p>ts & compon5ts1 te*nical h&books & ma9t5ance manuals1 ma9t5ance tra9+1 & facilities2 7ii7 an id5tification ( ! fund+ requir$ to provide su* products & s]vices = any initial field+ location ( ! cov]$ sy/em2 7iii7 an id5tification ( any procurem5t l9e1 program elem5t1 or subactivity gr\p 9 ! budget ( ! ,secret>y conc]n$ associat$ ) su* products or s]vices2 7iv7 ! timel9e = deliv]y ( su* products & s]vices2 & 7v7 an assessm5t ( any r$uction 9 op]ational read9ess requirem5ts & mat]iel read9ess objectives if su* products & s]vices are n provid$ 9 accordance ) clause 7iv74 7#b7 ,9 develop+ ea* life-cycle su/a9m5t plan requir$ by ?is section1 ! product support manag] %all consid] ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,af=dability con/ra9ts & key co/ factors t c\ld affect op]at+ & support co/s dur+ ! life cycle ( ! cov]$ sy/em4 7,b7 ,su/a9m5t risks or *all5ges to su/a9+ ! cov]$ sy/em 9 op]ational environm5ts1 includ$ conte/$ logi/ics environm5ts 7z def9$ 9 section #bibf ( ?is title74 7,c7 ,compliance )-- 7i7 requirem5ts to ma9ta9 a core logi/ics capability "u section #bdfd ( ?is title2 & 7ii7 limitations on ! p]=mance ( depot-level ma9t5ance ( mat]iel "u section #bdff ( ?is title4 7,d7 ,a def5se indu/rial base /rategy to ma9ta9 a robu/1 resili5t1 & innovative def5se indu/rial base to support requirem5ts ?r\gh\t ! life cycle ( ! cov]$ sy/em4 7d7 ,cont9u\s assessm5t & active managem5t ,9 c>ry+ out ! duties ( ?is section & section #agcc ( ?is title1 ! product support manag] %all-- 7#a7 cont9u\sly assess & actively manage p]=mance ( ea* cov]$ sy/em = :i* ! product support manag] is responsible aga9/ ! life-cycle su/a9m5t plan = su* cov]$ sy/em2 & 7#b7 z appropriate1 integrate comm]cial be/ practices1 use comm]cial /&>ds1 & use advanc$ te*nologies to enhance ! product support ( ea* cov]$ sy/em4 7e7 ,recomm5dations 7#a7 ,! product support manag] %all recomm5d *anges to ! product support /rategy requir$ "u subsection 7c77#a77;,a7 ( a cov]$ sy/em to ! program manag] responsible = su* cov]$ sy/em to meet ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,! program manag] %all provide to ! s5ior acquisition executive responsible = a cov]$ sy/em any recomm5dations = su* cov]$ sy/em made "u p>agraph 7#a7 t ! program manag] did n implem5t along ) ! rationale = n implem5t+ su* recomm5dations4 7f7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m cov]$ sy/em means-- 7,a7 a major def5se acquisition program z def9$ 9 section #dbja ( ?is title2 7,b7 a major subprogram z describ$ 9 section #dbjc ( ?is title2 or 7,c7 an acquisition program or project t is c>ri$ out us+ ! rapid field+ or rapid prototyp+ acquisition pa?way "u section #cfjb ( ?is title t is e/imat$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se to require an ev5tual total exp5diture describ$ 9 section #dbja7;a77#b7 ( ?is title4 7#b7 ,! t]m op]ational read9ess means ! capability ( a unit ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces1 vessel1 weapon sy/em1 or equipm5t to p]=m ! missions or functions = :i* x is organiz$ or design$4 7#c7 ,! t]m product support means ! set ( support functions1 z det]m9$ by ! product support manag]1 requir$ to field & ma9ta9 ! read9ess & op]ational capability ( a cov]$ sy/em1 or a subsy/em or compon5t ( a cov]$ sy/em4 4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts to mat]iel read9ess metrics & objectives = major weapon sy/ems ,section #aah ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by ins]t+ mat]iel read9ess be=e objectives2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ %all address & ins]t+ %all e/abli% proc$ures & a computation me?odology to det]m9e2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ! metrics requir$ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ mat]iel read9ess objectives = ea* major weapon sy/em42 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ! metrics requir$ by subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ su* read9ess objectives2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d77#b71 by /rik+ read9ess goals or objectives & ins]t+ mat]iel read9ess objectives2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ a comma aft] designat$ mission2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c71 7#d71 & 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#d71 7#e71 & 7#f71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 ,! t]m mat]iel read9ess objective means ! m9imum requir$ availability ( ea* major weapon sy/em t is necess>y to fulfill ! requirem5ts ( ! /rategic framework & guidance ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a74 4 #ajf4 ,navy ,s5ior ,te*nical ,au?ority ,section #hffi;b ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b71 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,b7 to read z foll[s3 7,b7 reports directly to ! program executive (fic]4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 7#a7 be=e ,ea* ,s5ior2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#b7 ,ea* ,s5ior ,te*nical ,au?ority %all also be responsible = ! det]m9ation t all design requirem5ts = a vessel class are directly relat$ to a key p]=mance p>amet] or key sy/em attribute e/abli%$ 9 ! capability developm5t docum5t = ! vessel class4 ,any requirem5ts t ! ,s5ior ,te*nical ,au?ority det]m9es are unnecess>y to meet a key p]=mance p>amet] or key sy/em attribute %all n be approv$4 4 ,,ii ,accel]at+ ! ,requirem5ts ,process #bja4 ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,c\ncil 7a7 ,implem5tation ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*airman ( ! ,jo9t ,*iefs %all revise policies = ! ,jo9t ,/rategic ,plann+ ,sy/em 7e/abli%$ "u ! ,*airman ( ! ,jo9t ,*iefs ( ,/aff ,in/ruction #cajj4ja;,f71 ! ,manual = ! ,op]ation ( ! ,jo9t ,capabilities ,integration & ,developm5t ,sy/em 7issu$ ,octob] #cj1 #bjba7 & any o!r relevant in/ructions1 policies1 or guidance to c>ry out ! requirem5ts ( ?is section & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section4 7b7 ,am5dm5t to "n & mission ( ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,ov]sight ,c\ncil ,section #aha ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,ov]sight2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,ov]sight ,c\ncil 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,c\ncil 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,c\ncil7 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se4 ,! ,c\ncil %all-- 7#a7 assi/ ! ,*airman ( ! ,jo9t ,*iefs ( ,/aff 9 c>ry+ out ! functions describ$ 9 section #aec ( ?is title2 & 7#b7 provide recomm5dations = address+ jo9t op]ational problems to ! ,requirem5ts1 ,acquisition1 & ,programm+ ,integration ,directorate e/abli%$ "u section #ahf ( ?is title 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ,,rapid74 2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,ov]sight ,c\ncil ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,c\ncil4 7c7 ,duties ,subsection 7b7 ( su* section #aha is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,duties ,! ,c\ncil %all support ! objectives e/abli%$ pursuant to section #cajb ( ?is title by p]=m+ ! foll[+ duties3 7#a7 ,cont9u\sly evaluat+ global tr5ds1 adv]s>y capabilities1 & em]g+ ?reats to in=m aw>5ess & und]/&+ ( jo9t op]ational problems4 7#b7 ,9 coord9ation ) comm&]s ( combatant comm&s1 compil+1 ref9+1 & prioritiz+ jo9t op]ational problems4 7#c7 ,id5tify+ & prioritiz+ gaps 9 jo9t milit>y capabilities to address jo9t op]ational problems4 7#d7 ,id5tify+ advances 9 te*nology & innovative concepts ( op]ation t c\ld improve ! ability ( ! jo9t =ce to address evolv+ ?reats & ma9ta9 ! milit>y advantage ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#e7 ,develop+ a jo9t capability requirem5t /atem5t t-- 7,a7 describes ! jo9t op]ational problem to provide necess>y context = ! jo9t capability requirem5t2 & 7,b7 describes ! solution s\ght 9 a nonprescriptive mann] to all[ agile & innovative developm5t ( jo9t capability requirem5ts to address ! jo9t op]ational problem4 7#f7 ,mak+ ! foll[+ recomm5dations to ,,rapid3 7,a7 ,) respect to a quick action requirem5t1 actions to fulfill su* quick action requirem5t1 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] receipt or id5tification ( su* quick action requirem5t4 7,b7 ,actions to fulfill ea* jo9t capability requirem5t necess>y to address jo9t op]ational problems1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] receipt or id5tification ( su* a jo9t op]ational problem4 7,c7 ,modifications to jo9t =ce design suitable = address+ jo9t op]ational problems or effectively integrat+ advancem5ts 9 te*nology & new concepts ( op]ation4 7,d7 ,ways to improve op]ational effectiv5ess1 increase op]ational flexibility1 or improve int]op]ability & coord9ation betwe5 & among jo9t milit>y capabilities & ! milit>y capabilities ( allies or p>tn]s4 7#g7 ,provid+ notification to ,deputy ,secret>y ( ,def5se-- 7,a7 ^u receipt or id5tification ( a quick action requirem5t2 & 7,b7 ^u submission ( any recomm5dation to ,,rapid4 4 7d7 ,composition ,subsection 7c7 ( su* section #aha is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ & ,,rapid be=e = mak+ recomm5dations2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ jo9t p]=mance requirem5ts & ins]t+ jo9t capability requirem5ts2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ & ,,rapid aft] ,*airman ( ! ,jo9t ,*iefs ( ,/aff4 7e7 ,advisors ,subsection 7d7 ( su* section #aha is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ /rongly be=e consid]2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ its mission "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! duties describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ seek1 & /rongly consid]1 & ins]t+ seek & consid]2 7,b7 by /rik+ 1 9 _! roles z cu/om]s ( ! acquisition sy/em12 & 7,c7 by /rik+ "u subsection 7b77#b7 & jo9t p]=mance requirem5ts pursuant to subsection 7b77#c74 7f7 ,responsibility = ,capability ,requirem5ts ,subsection 7e7 ( su* section #aha is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7e7 ,responsibility = ,capability ,requirem5ts ,! ,*ief ( ,/aff ( an arm$ =ce is responsible = ! capability requirem5ts = t arm$ =ce4 4 7g7 ,analytic & ,eng9e]+ ,support ,subsection 7f7 ( su* section #aha is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by ins]t+ & eng9e]+ aft] ,analytic2 7#b7 by ins]t+ & ! ,mission ,eng9e]+ & ,integration ,activity e/abli%$ "u section #bjc ( ! ,,spe$ ,act aft] ! ,(fice ( ,co/ ,assessm5t & ,program ,evaluation2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ 9 op]ations rese>*1 sy/ems analysis1 & co/ e/imation to ! ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,ov]sight ,c\ncil4 7h7 ,availability ( ,in=mation to ,congressional ,def5se ,committees ,subsection 7g7 ( su* section #aha is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ov]sight2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ov]sight in=mation & ins]t+ in=mation4 7i7 ,def9itions ,subsection 7h7 ( su* section #aha is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7h7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m capability requirem5t means a requirem5t = a capability t is critical or ess5tial to address an op]ational problem4 7#b7 ,! t]m jo9t capability requirem5t means a capability requirem5t1 includ+ a capability requirem5t relat$ to a requirem5t = jo9t =ce int]op]ability1 t is critical or ess5tial to address a specific jo9t op]ational problem4 7#c7 ,! t]m jo9t milit>y capabilities means ! collective capabilities across ! jo9t =ce1 includ+ bo? jo9t & =ce-specific capabilities1 t are available to conduct milit>y op]ations4 7#d7 ,! t]m jo9t op]ational problem means a jo9t *all5ge fac$ by a combatant comm& 9 a*iev+ an assign$ milit>y objective & may include limitations 9 capabilities1 res\rces1 or ! ability to effectively & effici5tly coord9ate across ! jo9t =ce1 ) ano!r combatant comm&1 among jo9t milit>y capabilities1 or ) ! milit>y capabilities ( allies or p>tn]s4 7#e7 ,! t]m op]ational problem means a *all5ge or b>ri] 9 an op]ational environm5t t ne$s to be ov]come to a*ieve a specific milit>y objective4 7#f7 ,! t]m quick action requirem5t has ! mean+ giv5 9 ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se ,directive #ejjj4ga titl$ ,rapid ,fulfillm5t ( ,combatant ,comm&] ,urg5t ,op]ational ,ne$s 7,augu/ #bd1 #bjab74 4 7j7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code ,title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 section #aci;a1 by /rik+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,ov]sight ,c\ncil ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,c\ncil2 7,b7 9 section #aec7;a77#e77;,f71 by /rik+ section #aha ( ?is title & ins]t+ sections #aha & #ahf ( ?is title2 7,c7 9 section #agi7;c77#i7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,ov]sight ,c\ncil & ins]t+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,c\ncil2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ section #aha7;h7 & ins]t+ section #aha2 7,d7 9 section #bibf7;f77#e77;,c71 by /rik+ describ+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh details reg>d+ & ins]t+ describ+ details reg>d+2 7,e7 9 section #cjfg7;b77#a71 by /rik+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,ov]sight ,c\ncil & ins]t+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,c\ncil2 7,f7 9 section #cacf7;e77#a77;,a77ii71 by /rik+ approv$ by ! ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,ov]sight ,c\ncil & & ins]t+ recomm5d$ = approval by ! ,requirem5ts1 ,acquisition1 & ,programm+ ,integration ,directorate 7e/abli%$ "u section #ahf ( ?is title72 7,g7 9 section #dbjb7;a77#b77;,a71 by /rik+ jo9t milit>y requirem5t & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 jo9t capability requirem5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,requirem5ts1 ,acquisition1 & ,programm+ ,integration ,directorate 7e/abli%$ "u section #ahf ( ?is title72 7,h7 by am5d+ section #dbea7;e77#a7 to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ,! t]m requirem5ts docum5t has ! mean+ giv5 9 section #cajd7;d7 ( ?is title4 2 7,i7 9 section #dbeb7;b77#i71 by /rik+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,ov]sight ,c\ncil & ins]t+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,c\ncil2 7,j7 9 section #dcgf-- 7i7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ 1 aft] consultation ) ! ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,ov]sight ,c\ncil reg>d+ program requirem5ts12 7ii7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 by /rik+ jo9t milit>y requirem5t 7z def9$ 9 section #aha7;g77#a7 ( ?is title7 at less co/ & ins]t+ jo9t capability requirem5t 7z def9$ 9 section #aha ( ?is title7 at less co/2 & 7iii7 9 subsection 7c77#c71 by /rik+ jo9t milit>y requirem5ts & ins]t+ jo9t capability requirem5ts2 & 7,k7 9 section #eead7;b77#b77;,c77ii71 by /rik+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,ov]sight ,c\ncil & ins]t+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,c\ncil4 7#b7 ,o!r laws 7,a7 ,section #ijb7;d7 ( ! ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjbd 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aci;a note7 is am5d$-- 7i7 by /rik+ 1 p]=mance requirem5ts1 & jo9t p]=mance requirem5ts & ins]t+ or p]=mance requirem5ts2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,ov]sight ,c\ncil to validate su* requirem5ts & ins]t+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,c\ncil4 7,b7 ,section #afhd7;d77#d77;,a77i7 ( ! ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjbd 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbga note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ei!r approv$ by1 or 9 developm5t =1 ! ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,ov]sight ,c\ncil & ins]t+ 9 developm5t = consid]ation or "u consid]ation by ! ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,c\ncil4 7,c7 ,section #afhf7;b77#a7 ( ! ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjbd 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ?r\gh ! ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,ov]sight ,c\ncil & ins]t+ 9 consultation ) ! ,requirem5ts1 ,acquisition1 & ,programm+ ,integration ,directorate 7e/abli%$ "u section #ahf ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 7,d7 ,section #aeaj7;b77#b7 ( ! ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjbc 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,ov]sight ,c\ncil & ins]t+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,c\ncil4 7,e7 ,section #iae7;a77#a7 ( ! ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjbc 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #acb note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,ov]sight ,c\ncil & ins]t+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,c\ncil4 7,f7 ,section #ich7;a77#a7 ( ! ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjad 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note prec47 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,ov]sight ,c\ncil & ins]t+ ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,c\ncil4 7#c7 ,repeals ,! foll[+ provisions ( law are repeal$3 7,a7 ,section #idb ( ! ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjjh 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aha note74 7,b7 ,section #iaf ( ! ,floyd ,d4 ,sp5ce ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjja 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aha note74 7,c7 ,section #aje7;b7 ( ! ,weapon ,sy/ems ,acquisition ,re=m ,act ( #bjji 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aha note74 7,d7 ,section #bja ( ! ,weapon ,sy/ems ,acquisition ,re=m ,act ( #bjji 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb note74 #bjb4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ! ,requirem5ts1 ,acquisition1 & ,programm+ ,integration ,directorate 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #g ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #ahe ! foll[+ new section3 #ahf4 ,requirem5ts1 ,acquisition1 & ,programm+ ,integration ,directorate 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se a ,requirem5ts1 ,acquisition1 & ,programm+ ,integration ,directorate 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ,,rapid74 7b7 ,purposes ,,rapid %all-- 7#a7 s]ve z ! pr9cipal =um )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se to in=m1 coord9ate1 & evaluate solutions to jo9t op]ational problems2 7#b7 provide s5ior ov]sight1 coord9ation1 & budget & capability h>monization ) respect to su* matt]s2 & 7#c7 act z an advisory body to ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se & ! ,deputy ,secret>y ( ,def5se ) respect to su* matt]s4 7c7 ,organization & memb]%ip ,,rapid %all consi/ ( ! foll[+ memb]s3 7#a7 ,! ,*airman ( ! ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,c\ncil & ! ,director ( ,co/ ,assessm5t & ,program ,evaluation1 :o %all s]ve z co-directors ( ,,rapid4 7#b7 ,"o memb] designat$ by ea* comm&] ( a combatant comm&4 7#c7 ,"o memb] designat$ by ! ,*airman ( ! ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,c\ncil4 7#d7 ,"o memb] designat$ by ! ,director ( ,co/ ,assessm5t & ,program ,evaluation4 7#e7 ,"o memb] designat$ by ea* s]vice acquisition executive ( a milit>y dep>tm5t4 7#f7 ,"o memb] designat$ by ! pr9cipal /aff assi/ant = ! ,mission ,eng9e]+ & ,integration ,activity 7e/abli%$ "u section #bjc ( ! ,,spe$ ,act74 7#g7 ,"o memb] designat$ by ! executive director ( ! ,jo9t ,rapid ,acquisition ,cell 7z describ$ 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se ,directive #ejjj4ga titl$ ,rapid ,fulfillm5t ( ,combatant ,comm&] ,urg5t ,op]ational ,ne$s 7,augu/ #bd1 #bjab774 7#h7 ,"o memb] designat$ by ea* portfolio executive (fic] or a simil> memb] ( ! acquisition work=ce responsible = ! execution ( a recomm5dation "u consid]ation by ,,rapid4 7d7 ,responsibilities 7#a7 ,,rapid %all-- 7,a7 promptly conv5e relevant memb]s to assess a propos$ jo9t capability requirem5t to address a jo9t op]ational problem by consid]+1 ) respect to su* propos$ jo9t capability requirem5t-- 7i7 associat$ res\rce requirem5ts2 7ii7 mission eng9e]+ & int]op]ability consid]ations = integration into jo9t ar*itectures2 & 7iii7 factors relat$ to acquisition & su/a9m5t2 & 7,b7 provide prioritiz$ recomm5dations = solutions to su* jo9t op]ational problem to ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se & ,deputy ,secret>y ( ,def5se4 7#b7 ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ,,rapid %all-- 7,a7 use data-driv5 decisionmak+ to prioritize res\rce allocation2 7,b7 maximize ! effective use ( res\rces by enabl+ timely deliv]y ( solutions to address a jo9t op]ational problem 9 a mann] t provides ! greate/ value = ! inve/m5t made2 7,c7 enable ! adoption & integration ( solutions to enhance milit>y effectiv5ess & responsiv5ess to em]g+ ?reats2 & 7,d7 9 addition to any o!r consid]ations requir$ "u ?is subsection1 consid]-- 7i7 jo9t capability requirem5t /atem5ts or o!r relevant ju/ification mat]ials provid$ by ! ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,c\ncil2 7ii7 any analysis & recomm5dations provid$ by ! ,mission ,eng9e]+ & ,integration ,activity or ! ,director ( ,co/ ,assessm5t & ,program ,evaluation relat+ to res\rce requirem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i72 7iii7 recomm5dations f relevant s]vice acquisition executives or program executive (fic]s relat$ to plann+ & execution ( ! propos$ jo9t capability requirem5t1 includ+ budget plann+ & managem5t1 acquisition approa*1 program managem5t1 & life-cycle managem5t = a propos$ jo9t capability requirem5t2 & 7iv7 ! ne$ to incorporate measure = te*nology protection 9 c]ta9 cov]$ sy/ems to enable ! use or sale ( propos$ te*nology solutions to jo9t op]ational problems ) allies & p>tn] c\ntries 9 a mann] t protects national security int]e/ :ile promot+ int]national collaboration4 7e7 ,recomm5dation 7#a7 ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( receipt ( a recomm5dation ) respect to a jo9t capability requirem5t = a jo9t op]ational problem1 f ! ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,c\ncil 9 accordance ) section #aha ( ?is title1 ,,rapid %all submit to ! ,deputy ,secret>y ( ,def5se a recomm5dation = a solution to ! jo9t op]ational problem t includes ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a description ( ! res\rces ne$$ to implem5t ! solution &1 z appropriate1 res\rces ne$$ to support ! acquisition & su/a9m5t ( su* solution ( ov] ! anticipat$ life cycle ( ! solution4 7,b7 ,any recomm5d$ actions necess>y to enable integration ( ! solution into ! jo9t =ce or to revise jo9t concepts ( op]ation to be/ resolve ! jo9t op]ational problem4 7,c7 ,) respect to a solution = :i* access may be %>$ ) an ally or p>tn] c\ntry1 recomm5d$ consid]ations-- 7i7 to be incorporat$ dur+ ! design & developm5t phase ( ! solution2 & 7ii7 to facilitate future production & logi/ics support = ! solution to ! ally or p>tn] c\ntry4 7,d7 ,any necess>y *anges to policy or guidance to enable effective acquisition1 field+1 & employm5t ( a solution t is a jo9t milit>y capability4 7,e7 ,any o!r recomm5d$ actions to exp$iti\sly provide ! ,arm$ ,=ces ) ! capabilities necess>y to op]ate effectively1 to address evolv+ ?reats1 & to ma9ta9 ! milit>y advantage ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! mo/ co/-effective mann] practicable4 7#b7 ,! co-*airs ( ,,rapid may reque/ an additional am\nt ( "t1 n to exce$ #cj days1 to provide a recomm5dation relat$ to a jo9t capability requirem5t t is n a quick action requirem5t to ! ,deputy ,secret>y ( ,def5se "u ?is subsection4 7f7 ,det]m9ation 7#a7 ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] receipt ( a recomm5dation "u subsection 7e71 ! ,deputy ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all issue a memor&um t approves1 approves ) modification1 or rejects su* a recomm5dation4 7#b7 ,! ,deputy ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all include along ) a memor&um t approves or approves ) modification a recomm5dation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 specific direction & guidance to ! applicable elem5t ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se to :i* su* recomm5dation applies4 7#c7 ,! ,deputy ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all include along ) a memor&um t rejects a recomm5dation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 a specific direction-- 7,a7 = alt]native action to be tak5 by ! applicable elem5t ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se to :i* su* recomm5dation applies to address ! relevant jo9t op]ational problem2 or 7,b7 to ,,rapid = fur!r action to address ! relevant jo9t op]ational problem4 7g7 ,notification ,if ! ,deputy ,secret>y ( ,def5se fails to issue a memor&um z requir$ by subsection 7f7 )9 #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,jo9t ,requirem5ts ,c\ncil provides a recomm5dation to address a jo9t op]ational problem to ! ,,rapid1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all submit to ! congressional def5se committees a notification ( su* failure4 7h7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]ms jo9t capability requirem5t1 jo9t milit>y capability1 jo9t op]ational problem1 & quick action requirem5t h ! mean+s giv51 respectively1 9 section #aha ( ?is title4 7#b7 ,! t]m relevant memb] means a memb] ( ,,rapid 7or a designee7 t has a prim>y int]e/ 91 or responsibility =1 a propos$ jo9t capability requirem5t or quick action requirem5t "u assessm5t by ,,rapid4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts to ,director ( ,co/ ,assessm5t & ,program ,evaluation ,section #aci;a7d7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#i7 z p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#aj71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#d7 ,analysis & advice = res\rce discussions relat+ to jo9t capability requirem5ts "u consid]ation by ! ,requirem5ts1 ,acquisition1 & ,programm+ ,integration ,directorate pursuant to section #ahf ( ?is title4 4 #bjc4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ! ,mission ,eng9e]+ & ,integration ,activity 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all e/abli% )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se a ,mission ,eng9e]+ & ,integration ,activity 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ,,meia74 7b7 ,designation ,! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all designate a pr9cipal /aff assi/ant f )9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se ^: (fice %all s]ve z ! (fice ( prim>y responsibility = ,,meia4 7c7 ,duties ,! pr9cipal /aff assi/ant designat$ "u subsection 7b7 %all h ! foll[+ duties3 7#a7 ,lead cross-s]vice activities to develop1 id5tify1 analyze1 & validate integrat$ te*nology solutions to address jo9t op]ational problems4 7#b7 ,coord9ate ) ! appropriate program executive (fic]s to align & implem5t su* activities4 7#c7 ,proactively seek & consid] fe$back ( ! prim>y us]s & op]ators ( propos$ te*nology solutions to address jo9t op]ational problems ?r\gh\t ! implem5tation ( su* activities4 7#d7 ,^u reque/1 p]=m analysis =1 exp]im5t )1 & prototype te*nology to integrate su* te*nology into jo9t ar*itectures1 to use su* te*nology1 to in=m op]ational concepts1 & to provide analysis or recomm5dations reg>d+ ! use ( su* te*nology to ! ,requirem5ts1 ,acquisition1 & ,programm+ ,integration ,directorate1 e/abli%$ by section #ahf ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/at$ ,code 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ,,rapid74 7#e7 ,coord9ate ) comm&]s ( ! combatant comm&s to und]/& ! priorities ( comm&]s & support ! field+ ( integrat$ te*nology solutions to address jo9t op]ational problems4 7#f7 ,^u reque/1 assi/ a program executive (fic] 9 c>ry+ out ! responsibilities e/abli%$ "u section #agcb ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by section #ajb ( ?is ,act71 by provid+ analysis1 recomm5dations1 & eng9e]+ assi/ance 9 ! integration ( te*nology solutions relat$ to ! capabilities = :i* ! program executive (fic] is responsible4 7#g7 ,use exi/+ au?orities 7includ+ au?orities provid$ 9 section #djbb ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 to c>ry out ?is section4 7d7 ,implem5tation plan 7#a7 ,plan ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all submit to ! congressional def5se committees an implem5tation plan = ,,meia4 7#b7 ,elem5ts ,! plan requir$ by p>agraph 7#a7 %all include a description ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! organizational /ructure & res\rce requirem5ts associat$ ) ! e/abli%m5t & op]ation ( ,,meia4 7,b7 ,h[ ,,meia w support & in=m ! ,,rapid 9 c>ry+ out ! requirem5ts ( section #ahf ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,c7 ,ea* budget l9e item or program elem5t t w be associat$ ) ! activities ( ,,meia4 7,d7 ,coord9ation betwe5 ,,meia & relevant elem5ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se t are e/abli%$ to id5tify & support ! developm5t (1 exp]im5tation )1 & integration ( te*nology solutions to address jo9t op]ational problems = ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+-- 7i7 ! ,def5se ,innovation ,unit e/abli%$ "u section #dbag ( ! title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7ii7 ! ,def5se ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,rapid ,innovation ,program e/abli%$ "u section #djfa ( su* title2 7iii7 a entity ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se t is a memb] ( ! ,def5se ,innovation ,community ( ,entities e/abli%$ by ! ,director ( ! ,def5se ,innovation ,unit2 7iv7 ! ,/rategic ,capabilities ,(fice2 & 7v7 recipi5ts ( aw>ds "u ! ,small ,bus9ess ,innovation ,rese>* ,program or ! ,small ,bus9ess ,te*nology ,transf] ,program 7z def9$ 9 section #i ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch774 7,e7 ,h[ ,,meia w coord9ate ) & assi/-- 7i7 ! comm&]s ( combatant comm&s 9 field+ integrat$ te*nology solutions to address jo9t op]ational problems "u subsection 7c77#e72 & 7ii7 ! program executive (fic]s & ea* ,secret>y ( a milit>y dep>tm5t 9 ! integration ( te*nology to enhance milit>y effectiv5ess & responsiv5ess4 7,f7 ,any recomm5dations = *anges to /atute or policy = successful implem5tation ( ?is section4 7e7 ,assessm5t ,n lat] ?an five ye>s aft] ! date ( ! e/abli%m5t ( ,,meia1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all submit to ! congressional def5se committees an assessm5t ( :e!r ,,meia %\ld be modifi$1 made p]man5t1 or t]m9at$ bas$ on its effectiv5ess 9 c>ry+ out ! requirem5ts ( ?is section4 7f7 ,jo9t op]ational problem def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m jo9t op]ational problem has ! mean+ giv5 9 section #aha ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,,iii ,/rik+ ! ,balance ,betwe5 ,regulation & ,effici5cy #cja4 ,matt]s relat$ to ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se use ( co/ acc\nt+ /&>ds 7a7 ,r$uction or elim9ation ( ,,cas 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all-- 7,a7 id5tify actions necess>y to /reaml9e requirem5ts = compliance ) ! co/ acc\nt+ /&>ds e/abli%$ "u section #aejb ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ,,cas71 9 ! p]=mance ( a contract ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se2 & 7,b7 r$uce or elim9ate su* requirem5ts "u ! circum/ances describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,circum/ances describ$ ,! circum/ances describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph are z foll[s3 7,a7 ,) respect to an action to elim9ate compliance ) ,,cas1 if reliance on a simil> requirem5t "u g5]ally accept$ acc\nt+ pr9ciples 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ,,gaap7 w\ld mat]ially a*ieve uni=mity & consi/5cy 9 co/ acc\nt+ ) respect to su* elim9ation )\t bias or prejudice to p>ties to a contract4 7,b7 ,if o!r exi/+ requirem5ts 9 guidance or regulation w suffici5tly protect ! int]e/s ( ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se 9 ! ov]sight ( co/ contracts4 7,c7 ,if su* requirem5t is no long] necess>y or appropriate4 7b7 ,assessm5t ( ,,gaap ,to meet ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se ne$s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all conduct an assessm5t ( ! /eps necess>y to enable ! use ( ,,gaap in/ead ( ,,cas z ! basel9e = /&>ds ( f9ancial acc\nt+ & report+ = ! contracts ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se4 ,su* assessm5t %all include-- 7,a7 an id5tification ( ne$$ *anges to law1 regulation1 or policy to enable ! ,secret>y to elim9ate ! use ( ,,cas & implem5t ! use ( ,,gaap z su* basel9e2 & 7,b7 an id5tification any ,dep>tm5t-specific /&>ds t w\ld be requir$ 9 addition to ,,gaap to support ! unique requirem5ts ( def5se contracts4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! congressional def5se committees a report on ! f9d+s ( ! assessm5t requir$ by p>agraph 7#a71 along ) any recomm5d$ actions = ,congress to r$uce or elim9ate requirem5ts = compliance ) ,,cas4 #cjb4 ,review ( comm]cial buy+ practices 7a7 ,review requir$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all c>ry out a compreh5sive review ( ! approa* ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se to acquir+ comm]cial products & comm]cial s]vices & ! implem5tation ( ! requirem5ts ( ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,/reaml9+ ,act ( #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-cee7 by ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#b7 ,review requirem5ts ,! review requir$ by p>agraph 7#a7 %all include an assessm5t ( ea* ( ! foll[+ z !y relate to ! approa* ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se to acquir+ comm]cial products & comm]cial s]vices3 7,a7 ,! policies1 proc$ures1 guidance1 & in/ructions ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se4 7,b7 ,! ext5t to :i* contracts ent]$ into by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se = ! acquisition ( comm]cial products or comm]cial s]vices include requirem5ts or o!r provisions t %\ld n apply to ! acquisition ( a comm]cial product or comm]cial s]vice & ! ext5t to :i* su* requirem5ts or o!r provisions are includ$ 9 subcontracts "u su* contracts4 7,c7 ,tra9+ curricula1 educational mat]ials1 & associat$ activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se relat$ to acquir+ comm]cial products & comm]cial s]vices1 includ+ su* curricula1 mat]ials1 & activities t p]ta9 to ! det]m9ation ( a product or s]vice z a comm]cial product or comm]cial s]vice & ! congressional int5t t ! def9itions ( ! t]ms comm]cial product & comm]cial s]vice %\ld be appli$ broadly4 7,d7 ,audit & ov]sight policies & practices ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se4 7,e7 ,inc5tives t disc\rage ! acquisition work=ce f acquir+ comm]cial products or comm]cial s]vices4 7,f7 ,! process by :i* ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se develops & issues regulations relat$ to ! acquisition ( comm]cial products or comm]cial s]vices1 includ+ delays 9 rulemak+ & ! result+ delays 9 ! implem5tation ( policies int5d$ to improve or /reaml9e ! acquisition ( comm]cial products or comm]cial s]vices4 7,g7 ,requirem5ts 9 solicitations or contracts ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se requir+ ! use ( milit>y specifications or /&>ds :5 applicable comm]cial specifications or /&>ds 7 available t c\ld h meet ! ne$s ( ! ,dep>tm5t s]v$ by su* milit>y specifications or /&>ds4 7,h7 ,! process by :i* ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se evaluates pa/ p]=mance1 includ+ p]=mance "u ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local gov]nm5t & private contracts 7z describ$ 9 section #ae4cje7;a77#b77;ii7 ( ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,regulation71 9 ! acquisition ( comm]cial products or comm]cial s]vices4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all submit to ! congressional def5se committees a report t-- 7#a7 describes ! f9d+s ( ! review requir$ by subsection 7a77#a72 7#b7 describes ! corrective actions tak5 by ! ,secret>y to address ! issues id5tifi$ pursuant to su* review1 includ+ any f9d+s ( noncompliance by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,/reaml9+ ,act ( #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-cee7 or any o!r /atutory or regulatory requirem5ts relat$ to advanc+ & enabl+ ! procurem5t ( comm]cial products & comm]cial s]vices2 & 7#c7 includes any recomm5dations ( ! ,secret>y on actions t ,congress may take to bett] enable ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se to take advantage ( ! b5efits ( acquir+ comm]cial products & comm]cial s]vices4 #cjc4 ,adju/m5ts to c]ta9 acquisition ?re%olds 7a7 ,major program ,section #cjda ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #aae1jjj1jjj 7bas$ on fiscal ye> #aiij con/ant doll>s7 & ins]t+ #bge1jjj1jjj 7bas$ on fiscal ye> #bjbd con/ant doll>s72 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #edj1jjj1jjj 7bas$ on fiscal ye> #aiij con/ant doll>s7 & ins]t+ #a1cjj1jjj1jjj 7bas$ on fiscal ye> #bjbd con/ant doll>s72 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#a71 by /rik+ #gej1jjj 7bas$ on fiscal ye> #aihj con/ant doll>s7 & ins]t+ #e1jjj1jjj 7bas$ on fiscal ye> #bjbd con/ant doll>s74 7b7 ,use ( proc$ures o!r ?an competitive proc$ures ,section #cbjd7;e77#a7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #aj1jjj1jjj ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #ajj1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 by /rik+ #ge1jjj1jjj ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #ejj1jjj1jjj2 & 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i71 by /rik+ #ejj1jjj & ins]t+ #e1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,simplifi$ proc$ures = small pur*ases ,section #cbje7;a7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ simplifi$ acquisition ?re%old & ins]t+ ?re%old specifi$ 9 section #cega7;a7 ( ?is title2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #e1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #ej1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,multiye> contracts ,section #ceja ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #ejj1jjj1jjj ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #a1jjj1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 by /rik+ #ajj1jjj1jjj ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #aej1jjj1jjj2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ #bj1jjj1jjj ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #ej1jjj1jjj4 7e7 ,simplifi$ acquisition ?re%old ,section #cega7;a7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ 7#a7 be=e ,= purposes ( acquisitions2 7#b7 by /rik+ z specifi$ 9 section #acd ( title #da & ins]t+ #aj1jjj1jjj2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#b7 ,9 ! case ( any contract to be aw>d$ & p]=m$1 or pur*ase to be made1 9 support ( a cont+5cy op]ation or a humanit>ian or peacekeep+ op]ation1 ! simplifi$ acquisition ?re%old means an am\nt equal to two times ! am\nt specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 4 7f7 ,micro-,pur*ase ?re%old ,section #cegc ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #aj1jjj & ins]t+ #ajj1jjj4 7g7 ,modifications to submissions ( co/ or pric+ data ,section #cgjb7;a7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,june #cj1 #bjah ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,june #cj1 #bjbf2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #b1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #aj1jjj1jjj2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #gej1jjj & ins]t+ #b1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #b1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #aj1jjj1jjj2 & 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7#c77;,a71 by /rik+ #b1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #aj1jjj1jjj4 7h7 ,major def5se acquisition programs2 def9itions2 exceptions ,section #dbja7;a77#b7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #cjj1jjj1jjj 7bas$ on fiscal ye> #aiij con/ant doll>s7 & ins]t+ #a1jjj1jjj1jjj 7bas$ on fiscal ye> #bjbd con/ant doll>s72 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #a1hjj1jjj1jjj 7bas$ on fiscal ye> #aiij con/ant doll>s7 & ins]t+ #e1ejj1jjj1jjj 7bas$ on fiscal ye> #bjbd con/ant doll>s74 #cjd4 ,alt]native capability-bas$ pric+ ,*apt] #bhg ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #cijf4 ,alt]native capability-bas$ pric+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ by subsection 7b71 ! head ( an ag5cy may use alt]native capability-bas$ analysis = ! acquisition ( a comm]cial solution to det]m9e :e!r ! price = a comm]cial solution is fair & reasonable bas$ on ! value to ! ,gov]nm5t z det]m9$ "u su* analysis4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 does n apply ) respect to ! acquisition ( a comm]cial solution "u a subcontract4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m alt]native capability-bas$ analysis means an analysis ( ! value to ! ,gov]nm5t ( a comm]cial solution t det]m9es su* value bas$ on "o or m ( ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7,a7 ,! suitability ( ! comm]cial solution = ! p>ticul> purpose = :i* ! ,gov]nm5t w\ld acquire su* comm]cial solution4 7,b7 ,! b5efits obta9$ by ! ,gov]nm5t z a result ( improvem5ts 9 capability1 effectiv5ess1 effici5cy1 process1 or spe$ to deliv]y provid$ by su* comm]cial solution4 7,c7 ,! e/imat$ total co/ avoidance result+ f ! acquisition & use ( su* comm]cial solution1 includ+ ! co/ avoidance result+ f r$uctions to op]ations1 su/a9m5t1 or risks to mission by replac+ field$ capabilities ) su* comm]cial solution4 7,d7 ,input f ! int5d$ end us]s ( su* comm]cial solution on ! pot5tial value ( ! improvem5ts to capabilities or processes provid$ by su* comm]cial solution4 7#b7 ,! t]m comm]cial solution means a product or s]vice1 includ+ an integrat$ comb9ation ( products1 s]vices1 or products & s]vices-- 7,a7 t is sold1 leas$1 or lic5s$ 9 ! comm]cial m>ketplace1 or (f]$ = sale1 lease1 or lic5se 9 ! comm]cial m>ketplace2 & 7,b7 ! provid] ( :i* contemporane\sly (f]s su* solution or a solution t is simil> to su* solution to ! g5]al public or public entities1 includ+ ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts & =eign gov]nm5ts1 "u t]ms & conditions t are simil> to ! t]ms & conditions "u :i* su* solution is (f]$ to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 4 #cje4 ,cl>ification ( conditions = paym5ts = comm]cial products & comm]cial s]vices ,section #chje ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! conditions & ins]t+ 7#a7 ,! conditions2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#b7 ,= ! purposes ( section #chjc ( ?is title1 a paym5t = cov]$ s]vices acquir$ ?r\gh a comm]cially utiliz$ acquisition /rategy %all n be consid]$ an advance paym5t made "u section #chja ( ?is title4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m comm]cially utiliz$ acquisition /rategy means an acquisition ( a s]vice by ! ,gov]nm5t "u t]ms & conditions t-- 7,a7 are simil> to ! t]ms & conditions "u :i* su* s]vice is available to ! public2 & 7,b7 provide su* s]vice z a consumption-bas$ solution or "u a te*nology subscription model or o!r model bas$ on pr$et]m9$ pric+ = access to su* s]vice4 7#b7 ,! t]m cov]$ s]vice means a comm]cial s]vice t includes access to or use ( any comb9ation ( h>dw>e1 equipm5t1 s(tw>e1 labor1 or s]vices1 includ+ access to comm]cial satellite data & associat$ s]vices1 t is integrat$ to provide a capability4 4 ,,iv ,/r5g!n+ ! ,def5se ,indu/rial ,base & ,lev]ag+ ,comm]cial ,innovation #dja4 ,def5se ,indu/rial ,resili5ce ,consortium 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all e/abli% a consortium 7to be kn[n z ! ,def5se ,indu/rial ,resili5ce ,consortium7 to address *all5ges to & limitations ( ! indu/rial base to ensure t ! ,arm$ ,=ces are equipp$ ) ! capabilities necess>y to effectively respond to national security *all5ges4 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,memb]%ip 9 ! consortium e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be op5 to relevant entities & individuals f ! ,gov]nm5t1 indu/ry1 & academia ) an int]e/ 9 advanc$ manufactur+ or production te*nologies1 fo/]+ dome/ic indu/rial innovation1 or enabl+ rapid1 scalable solutions to su/a9 & enhance ! availability ( ess5tial def5se compon5ts4 7c7 ,purpose 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! consortium e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all provide a =um = ! ,gov]nm5t1 indu/ry1 & academia to collaborate on id5tify+ & address+ *all5ges to & limitations ( ! indu/rial base 9 meet+ ! ne$s ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se4 7#b7 ,areas ( focus ,9 id5tify+ & address+ *all5ges to & limitations ( ! indu/rial base1 ! consortium e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all focus on-- 7,a7 elim9at+ imp$im5ts to a resili5t & robu/ indu/rial base1 includ+-- 7i7 policies & proc$ures t are imp$+ bus9esses ( all types & sizes f work+ ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se2 7ii7 areas :]e ! ,dep>tm5t c\ld improve implem5tation ( ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,/reaml9+ ,act ( #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-cee71 includ+ limit+ ! application ( requirem5ts specific to ! ,gov]nm5t 9 ! procurem5t ( comm]cial products & comm]cial s]vices1 & maximiz+ ! use ( comm]cial /&>ds r ?an milit>y specifications & /&>ds2 & 7iii7 imp$im5ts to transition+ rese>*1 developm5t1 te/+1 & evaluation programs fund$ by milit>y dep>tm5ts & ! ,dep>tm5t to relevant acquisition programs ( record2 7,b7 id5tify+ & address+ supply *a9 fragility1 includ+-- 7i7 prev5t+ or mitigat+ p>ts obsolesc5ce1 & address+ ! vuln]abilities f reliance on s+le s\rces = any mat]ial1 product1 or s]vice :ile r$uc+ ! dep5d5cies on nonalli$ nations2 7ii7 develop+ long-t]m indu/rial base /rategies & solutions to ensure ! availability ( mission-critical p>ts = sy/ems ( ! ,dep>tm5t ?r\gh\t ! life cycle ( su* sy/ems2 & 7iii7 bol/]+ supply *a9 div]sity & develop+ %>$ aw>5ess ( supply *a9 *all5ges1 risks1 & opportunities betwe5 ,gov]nm5t & indu/ry2 7,c7 exp&+ dome/ic manufactur+ & indu/rial capacity1 includ+-- 7i7 enabl+ rapid engagem5t betwe5 gov]nm5t1 academia1 & indu/ry to develop1 te/1 & scale solutions t c revitalize dome/ic manufactur+ capabilities1 r$uce reliance on s+le s\rces ( supply1 & /r5g!n ! def5se indu/rial base2 7ii7 id5tify+ f9ancial inc5tives & bus9ess models to enable & support a civil res]ve manufactur+ network t c\ld be activat$ to meet ! ne$s ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se2 7iii7 support+ & in=m+ ef=ts to enhance gov]nm5t-own$1 gov]nm5t-op]at$ ars5als & depots ) advanc$ manufactur+ & o!r production capabilities to enable rapid response across ! spectrum ( op]ational environm5ts2 7iv7 enabl+ & enhanc+ public-private p>tn]%ips betwe5 ! organic indu/rial base1 comm]cial manufactur+1 & o!r indu/rial entities2 & 7v7 anticipate & close gaps 9 manufactur+ capabilities = def5se sy/ems by fo/]+ ! adoption ( additive manufactur+1 automation1 ,,ai-driv5 production1 & o!r em]g+ capabilities to mod]nize ! indu/rial base & associat$ supply *a9s2 7,d7 access+ & implem5t+ comm]cial approa*es to enabl+ mod]n manufactur+ capabilities1 includ+-- 7i7 adoption ( comm]cial approa*es to in=mation te*nology1 s(tw>e1 ! cl\d1 data managem5t1 & artificial intellig5ce to support & enable mod]n manufactur+ capabilities2 & 7ii7 id5tify+ f9ancial inc5tives & bus9ess models to enc\rage private-sector inve/m5t & exp& access to advanc$1 high-quality advanc$ manufactur+1 t uses s(tw>e to digitize manufactur+ to ! greate/ ext5t possible2 & 7,e7 developm5t & tra9+ ( ! work=ce1 includ+-- 7i7 lev]ag+ indu/ry be/ practices tra9+ & developm5t ( critical skills 9 advanc$ manufactur+1 includ+ skills requir$ to manufacture unique compon5ts & products = sy/ems ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se & to enable capabilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7ii7 id5tify+ or develop+ opportunities = public-private tal5t ex*anges & skills developm5t 9 areas su* z advanc$ manufactur+1 supply *a9 managem5t1 & supply *a9 risk managem5t2 & 7iii7 id5tify or develop curriculum & exp]i5tial le>n+ to support & enable advanc$ manufactur+1 production te*nologies1 or indu/rial innovation4 7d7 ,consortium "w products & recomm5dations ,relevant "w products & recomm5dations develop$ ?r\gh consortium activities %all be consid]$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se 9 develop+ policy & allocat+ res\rces to ensure t ! ,arm$ ,=ces are equipp$ ) ! capabilities necess>y to effectively respond to national security *all5ges4 7e7 ,use ( o!r transaction au?orities ,! consortium e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all support ! use ( o!r transaction au?orities "u sections #djba & #djbb ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & o!r appropriate acquisition au?orities1 to rapidly prototype & field advanc$ manufactur+ solutions & to address ! o!r *all5ges to & limitations ( ! indu/rial base4 #djb4 ,am5dm5t to o!r transaction au?ority 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #djbb ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ag5cy t & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! use & ins]t+ ag5cy t ! use2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i71 by /rik+ writ+ t & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! use & ins]t+ writ+ t ! use2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subsection 7f7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ subsection 7e72 & 7ii7 9 clause 7i77,i71 by /rik+ ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7d7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh & ! & ins]t+ !2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7d72 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e7 ?r\gh 7i7 z subsections 7d7 ?r\gh 7h71 respectively2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7f71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ subsection 7f7 & ins]t+ subsection 7e74 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,national ,security ,act ( #aidg ,section #ajb;,a7n77#f77;,c7 ( ! ,national ,security ,act ( #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd7n77#f77;,c77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by repeal+ clauses 7v7 & 7vi72 & 7,b7 9 clause 7vii7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ #djbb7;f77#b7 & ins]t+ #djbb7;e77#b72 & 7ii7 9 subclause 7,v77cc71 by /rik+ #djbb7;f77#e7 & ins]t+ #djbb7;e77#e74 7#b7 ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb ,section #hca7;d7 ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cia7;d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #djbb7;e7 & ins]t+ #djbb7;d74 7#c7 ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjai ,section #hgc7;c77#a7 ( ! ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djba note7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ subsection 7f7 & ins]t+ subsection 7e72 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ or 7f7 & ins]t+ or 7e74 7#d7 ,james ,m4 ,inh(e ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjbc ,section #cbb7;h77#b7 ( ! ,james ,m4 ,inh(e ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #biaa note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7f7 & ins]t+ subsection 7e74 #djc4 ,data-z-a-s]vice solutions = weapon sy/em contracts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #cbc ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #aje ( ?is ,act1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #dcbd4 ,data-z-a-s]vice solutions = weapon sy/em contracts 7a7 ,negotiations = data-z-a-,s]vice ,be=e ent]+ into a contract = ! procurem5t ( a weapon sy/em 7or compon5t !re(71 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 t ! negotiations = su* contract include negotiations = data-z-a-s]vice solutions to facilitate access to ! in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 z necess>y =-- 7#a7 ! p]=mance ( depot-level ma9t5ance & repair workload by employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se 9 accordance ) section #bdff ( ?is title2 or 7#b7 ! ma9t5ance ( a core logi/ics capability 9 accordance ) section #bdfd ( ?is title4 7b7 ,cov]$ ,in=mation ,! in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 is te*nical data or comput] s(tw>e t relates to ! weapon sy/em 7or compon5t !re(7 to be procur$ t is-- 7#a7 detail$ manufactur+ or process data relat+ to h[ contractors or subcontractors design1 develop1 produce1 te/1 c]tify1 diagnose1 ma9ta91 repair1 or o!rwise support su* weapon sy/em 7or compon5t !re(72 7#b7 digital networks or digital models t conta9 data describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 or virtual replicas ( su* data2 7#c7 design details1 algori?ms1 processes1 fl[ *>ts1 =mulas1 & relat$ in=mation t describe ! design1 organization1 or /ructure ( comput] s(tw>e2 or 7#d7 necess>y = op]ation1 ma9t5ance1 in/allation1 or tra9+ ) respect to su* weapon sy/em 7or compon5t !re(74 7c7 ,me?ods & ,s*$ule = ,access 7#a7 ,) respect to a data-z-a-s]vice solution describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 access to ! in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 may be made available ?r\gh "o or m me?ods1 includ+ electronically1 9-p]son1 or ma*9e-to-ma*9e encryption1 z appropriate bas$ on ! type1 s5sitivity1 or au?oriz$ use ( su* in=mation4 7#b7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all ensure t ! t]ms ( a contract = a data-z-a-s]vice solution describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 cle>ly /ate ! requirem5ts1 conditions1 & s*$ule = provid+ access to ! in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7d7 ,applicability to comm]cial products 7#a7 ,) respect to a contract = a comm]cial product t is a data-z-a-s]vice solution describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! (f]or = su* comm]cial product %all ensure t ! pric+ & t]ms & conditions ( access to in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 = su* comm]cial product is comm5surate ) comm]cial practices = simil> access4 7#b7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,def5se may n require an (f]or = a comm]cial product t is a data-z-a-s]vice solution describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 to provide access to in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 9 a mann] t is diff]5t f :at su* (f]or cu/om>ily provides to a buy] ( su* comm]cial product1 unless ! (f]or has agre$ to provide su* access pursuant to a specifically negotiat$ agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y4 7e7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ z modify+ any rights1 obligations1 or limitations ( ! ,gov]nm5t1 contractor1 or subcontractor ) respect to rights 9 te*nical data "u sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #bge ( ?is title4 7f7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m access1 ) respect to in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 means ! availability ( su* in=mation z a s]vice r ?an z specifically deliv]$ 9 ! p]=mance ( a contract = ! procurem5t ( a weapon sy/em 7or compon5t !re(74 7#b7 ,! t]m data-z-a-s]vice means a model "u :i* ! ,secret>y is provid$ access to ! mo/ up-to-date in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 t relates to a weapon sy/em 7or compon5t !re(7 to be procur$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+ any associat$ lic5se agreem5ts = su* in=mation4 7#c7 ,! t]m te*nical data has ! mean+ giv5 9 section #cjac ( ?is title4 4 7b7 ,guidance requir$ ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all issue guidance to c>ry out ! requirem5ts ( section #dcbd ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by ?is section4 7c7 ,applicability ,section #dcbd ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by ?is section1 %all apply ) respect to a contract = ! procurem5t ( a weapon sy/em 7or compon5t !re(7 ent]$ into on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #djd4 ,requirem5ts = modul> op5 sy/em approa* & modifications to rights 9 te*nical data 7a7 ,requirem5ts = modul> op5 sy/em approa* ,section #ddja ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ddja4 ,requirem5t = modul> op5 sy/em approa* 7a7 ,requirem5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all ensure t a cov]$ sy/em to be procur$ is design$ & develop$1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ) a modul> op5 sy/em approa*4 7b7 ,assessm5t ,to in=m /rategy ,be=e design+ or develop+ a cov]$ sy/em1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all conduct an assessm5t to id5tify ! op5 sy/ems objectives to be a*iev$ by ! design & developm5t ( ! cov]$ sy/em4 ,su* assessm5t %all id5tify & docum5t h[ su* approa* w\ld-- 7#a7 support ! objectives ( ! def5se acquisition sy/em e/abli%$ pursuant to section #cajb ( ?is title2 7#b7 align ) ! pref]5ce = ! acquisition ( comm]cial products 9 section #cdec ( ?is title to reta91 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! comm]cial viability ( subsy/ems & compon5ts ( ! cov]$ sy/em2 7#c7 r$uce ! complexity & increase ! spe$ by :i* new te*nology c be integrat$ into a cov]$ sy/em to enhance mili>y effectiv5ess & responsiv5ess to em]g+ ?reats2 7#d7 enable ! use ( it]ative developm5t cycles & discont9ue or t]m9ate ! developm5t ( capabilities-- 7,a7 t no long] align ) approv$ capability requirem5ts 7z def9$ 9 section #aha ( ?is title7 or priorities2 or 7,b7 t are exp]i5c+ significant co/ gr[?1 p]=mance defici5cies1 or delays 9 s*$ule2 7#e7 promote a robu/ & responsive def5se indu/rial base1 & fo/] competition among/ (f]ors ( subsy/ems & compon5ts ( ! cov]$ sy/em ?r\gh ! life cycle ( ! cov]$ sy/em1 especially at ! module level2 7#f7 r$uce s*$ule delays & developm5t timel9es2 7#g7 increase & enable int]op]ability ( a cov]$ sy/em ) ! jo9t =ce z *anges to =ce design evolve2 & 7#h7 enable effective life-cycle managem5t & product support ( a cov]$ sy/em-- 7,a7 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts ( section #dcbb ( ?is title2 & 7,b7 to ensure t ! cov]$ sy/em w meet applicable op]ational read9ess requirem5ts 7z def9$ 9 su* section #dcbb7 & mat]iel read9ess objectives 7e/abli%$ "u section #aah7;c7 ( ?is title7 9 ! mo/ co/-effective mann] practicable4 7c7 ,ar*itecture requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 develop+ an ar*itecture = ! procurem5t ( a cov]$ sy/em us+ a modul> op5 sy/em approa*1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! ar*itecture-- 7,a7 adequately designates & def9es modules1 module int]faces1 key int]faces1 & op5ness *>act]i/ics ( ! cov]$ sy/em necess>y to a*ieve ! op5 sy/ems objectives describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 7,b7 to ! ext5t practicable1 is bas$ on-- 7i7 widely accept$1 cons5sus-bas$ /&>ds t are available at no co/ or "u fair & reasonable lic5se t]ms2 or 7ii7 if su* /&>ds are n available or suitable1 increm5tal /&>ds t def9e relation%ips betwe5 module int]faces & key int]faces2 & 7,c7 is design$ & develop$ to accel]ate ! procurem5t & integration ( comm]cial products z modules1 module int]faces1 & key int]faces4 7#b7 ,! ,secret>y %all consid] input f private entities z e>ly z possible to in=m decisions reg>d+ ! level 9 ! ar*itecture at :i* a modul> op5 sy/em approa* w be implem5t$ = a cov]$ sy/em4 7#c7 ,! ar*itecture describ$ 9 ?is subsection %all be includ$ 9 any draft & f9al solicitations = procurem5t ( a cov]$ sy/em4 7d7 ,op5ness ,*>act]i/ics ,consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #bge ( ?is title1 ! ,secret>y %all include 9 ! solicitation = ! cov]$ sy/em a description ( ! desir$ op5ness *>act]i/ics ( ! cov]$ sy/em necess>y to a*ieve ! op5 sy/ems objectives describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 includ+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! op5 sy/ems objectives id5tifi$ z result ( ! assessm5t requir$ by subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,a description ( ! application ( specifications or /&>ds = module int]faces to a*ieve su* objectives4 7#c7 ,a description ( ! m9imum te*nical data package elem5ts necess>y to a*ieve su* objectives4 7#d7 ,! desir$ lic5se rights 9 module int]faces or key int]faces bas$ on su* objectives1 includ+ desir$ lic5se rights to enable ! replacem5t ( a module or module int]face ) an alt]native or new module or module int]face4 7e7 ,applicability to comm]cial products ,9 apply+ ! requirem5ts ( ?is section to a cov]$ sy/em t includes a comm]cial product1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all-- 7#a7 implem5t modul> op5 sy/em approa*es 9 accordance ) su* approa*es us$ 9 ! ord9>y c\rse ( bus9ess = su* comm]cial product on ! comm]cial m>ketplace2 7#b7 = a comm]cial product t is comm]cial te*nical data or comm]cial s(tw>e1 procure su* comm]cial product "u lic5se t]ms simil> to su* t]ms t are cu/om>ily provid$ to ! public1 unless ! ,secret>y has specifically negotiat$ diff]5t lic5se t]ms2 7#c7 :5 applicable1 obta9 ! deliv]y ( comm]cial s(tw>e developm5t kits ) lic5se rights necess>y to support ! desir$ op5ness *>act]i/ics = ! cov]$ sy/em2 & 7#d7 to ! maximum ext5t practical1 conduct negotiations = desir$ lic5se rights 9 accordance ) ! pref]5ce = specially negotiat$ lic5ses 9 section #cggd7;c7 ( ?is title4 7f7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m cov]$ sy/em means a sy/em acquir$ or develop$ "u-- 7,a7 an acquisition program ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se2 or 7,b7 a rese>* & developm5t program ( ! ,dep>tm5t to address a capability requirem5t or jo9t capability requirem5t 7z def9$ 9 section #aha ( ?is title74 7#b7 ,! t]m increm5tal /&>d means a specification = a module int]face or key int]face t includes-- 7,a7 s(tw>e-def9$ syntax & prop]ties t specifically gov]n h[ values are validly pass$ & receiv$ betwe5 subsy/ems & compon5ts 9 ma*9e-readable =mat2 7,b7 a ma*9e-readable def9ition ( ! relation%ip betwe5 ! module int]face or key int]face & exi/+ common /&>ds or int]faces available 9 ,dep>tm5t databases2 & 7,c7 docum5tation ) functional descriptions ( s(tw>e-def9$ int]faces1 convey+ semantic mean+ ( elem5ts ( ! module int]face or key int]face4 7#c7 ,! t]m key int]face means a %>$ b\nd>y betwe5 any sy/em1 subsy/em ( a cov]$ sy/em1 or set ( modules1 def9$ by v>i\s physical1 logical1 functional *>act]i/ics1 su* z electrical1 me*anical1 fluidic1 optical1 radio frequ5cy1 data1 network+1 or s(tw>e4 7#d7 ,! t]m modul> op5 sy/em approa* means ! application ( a /rategy t lev]ages an ar*itecture t enables modules to be increm5tally add$1 remov$1 or replac$ ?r\gh\t ! life cycle ( ! cov]$ sy/em to a*ieve a set ( objectives4 7#e7 ,! t]m module means a self-conta9$ functional h>dw>e or s(tw>e unit-- 7,a7 t c be develop$1 te/$1 & deploy$ indep5d5tly ( a module int]face or key int]face2 & 7,b7 t c simultane\sly int]act ) ano!r self-conta9$ functional h>dw>e or s(tw>e unit describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ?r\gh a module int]face or key int]face4 7#f7 ,! t]m module int]face means a %>$ b\nd>y betwe5 modules1 def9$ by physical1 logical1 & functional *>act]i/ics1 su* z electrical1 me*anical1 fluidic1 optical1 radio frequ5cy1 data1 network+1 or s(tw>e4 7#g7 ,! t]m s(tw>e developm5t kit means a collection ( s(tw>e tools & programs su* z libr>ies1 application programm+ int]faces1 integrat$ developm5t environm5ts1 te/+ tools1 or docum5tation us$ to create applications t are appropriate = a specific s(tw>e plat=m4 4 7b7 ,guidance ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all issue guidance to c>ry out ! requirem5ts ( section #ddja ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is section4 7c7 ,applicability ,! requirem5ts ( section #ddja ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is section1 %all apply ) respect to a contract ent]$ into on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7d7 ,modification to rights 9 te*nical data 7#a7 ,rights 9 te*nical data ,section #cgga ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ or copyrights & ins]t+ 1 copyrights1 trade secrets12 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 ,en=cem5t ( c]ta9 rights ,regulations prescrib$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may n affect or limit any "r describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 or ! ability ( a contractor or subcontractor to en=ce su* a "r aga9/ a ?ird p>ty t has n o!rwise obta9$ a lic5se = su* a "r f ! ,unit$ ,/ates or f ! contractor or subcontractor4 2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#c71 7#d71 & 7#g71 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d712 7ii7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#c7 to read z foll[s3 7#c7 ,inapplicability ( p>agraph 7#b7 ,unless o!rwise negotiat$1 p>agraph 7#b7 does n apply to te*nical data t-- 7,a7 con/itutes a correction or *ange to data furni%$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 7,b7 is o!rwise publicly available or has be5 releas$ or disclos$ by ! contractor or subcontractor )\t re/riction on fur!r release or disclosure4 2 7iii7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#d7 to read z foll[s3 7#d7 ,exceptions to p>agraph 7#b7 7,a7 ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b71 unless o!rwise negotiat$1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all h gov]nm5t purpose rights1 9 p]petuity1 9 te*nical data t-- 7i7 relates to =m1 fit1 or function ( an item or process2 or 7ii7 is necess>y = op]ation1 ma9t5ance1 in/allation1 or tra9+ 7o!r ?an detail$ manufactur+ or process data7 ( an item or process4 7,b7 ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,unit$ ,/ates may release or disclose te*nical data to p]sons outside ! ,gov]nm5t1 or p]mit ! use ( te*nical data by su* p]sons1 if su* release1 disclosure1 or use-- 7i7 is necess>y = em]g5cy repair & ov]haul2 7ii7 is a release or disclosure ( te*nical data 7o!r ?an detail$ manufactur+ or process data7 to1 or use ( su* data by1 a =eign gov]nm5t1 :]e su* release or disclosure is 9 ! int]e/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & is requir$ = evaluation or in=mational purposes2 7iii7 is made subject to a prohibition t ! p]son to :om ! data are releas$ or disclos$ may n fur!r release1 disclose1 or use su* data2 & 7iv7 ! contractor or subcontractor ass]t+ ! re/riction is notifi$ ( su* release1 disclosure1 or use4 2 7iv7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7,i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ ,int]faces & ins]t+ ,module int]faces ( an item2 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ 1 9 p]petuity1 aft] gov]nm5t purpose rights2 & 7,,iii7 by /rik+ an int]face betwe5 an item or process & o!r items or processes & ins]t+ a module int]face ( an item2 & 7v7 9 p>agraph 7#g7-- 7,i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ ,modul> sy/em int]faces & ins]t+ ,key int]faces ( an item2 7,,ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7aa7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#e7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#e7 & except z o!rwise provid$ by subsection 7e7 ( section #ddja ( ?is title12 7bb7 by ins]t+ 1 9 p]petuity1 aft] gov]nm5t purpose rights2 & 7cc7 by /rik+ modul> sy/em int]face & ins]t+ key int]face ( an item2 7,,iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ modul> sy/em int]face & ins]t+ a key int]face2 & 7,,iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ modul> sy/em int]face & ins]t+ key int]face ( an item4 7#b7 ,def9itions ,section #cgge7;b7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,additional def9itions ,9 ?is sub*apt]1 ! t]ms key int]face1 modul> op5 sy/em approa*1 & module int]face h ! mean+s giv51 respectively1 9 section #ddja ( ?is title4 4 7e7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #cgia7;c77#a7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ section #ddja7;b7 ( ?is title & ins]t+ section #ddja ( ?is title2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d77iv71 by /rik+ modul> sy/em int]faces 7z def9$ 9 section #ddja7;b7 ( ?is title7 & ins]t+ module int]faces 7z def9$ 9 section #ddja7;f7 ( ?is title74 7#b7 ,section #ddjb ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is repeal$4 7#c7 ,section #ddjc ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is repeal$4 7#d7 ,section #ddbe ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ddbe4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is sub*apt]3 7#a7 ,! t]m major sy/em plat=m means ! highe/ level /ructure ( a major weapon sy/em t is n physically m\nt$ or in/all$ onto a high] level /ructure & on :i* a major sy/em compon5t c be physically m\nt$ or in/all$4 7#b7 ,! t]m weapon sy/em compon5t-- 7,a7 means a high level subsy/em or assembly1 includ+ h>dw>e1 s(tw>e1 or an integrat$ assembly ( bo?1 t c be m\nt$ or in/all$ on a major sy/em plat=m ?r\gh a key sy/em int]face 7z def9$ 9 section #ddja7;f7 ( ?is title72 & 7,b7 includes a subsy/em or assembly t is likely to h additional capability requirem5ts1 is likely to *ange because ( evolv+ te*nology or ?reat1 is ne$$ = int]op]ability1 facilitates increm5tal deploym5t ( capabilities1 or is expect$ to be replac$ by ano!r subsy/em or assembly describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 4 7#e7 ,section #hjd ( ! ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ddja note7 is repeal$4 #dje4 ,qualification1 acceptance1 & supply *a9 managem5t ( products manufactur$ us+ advanc$ manufactur+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all e/abli% 9 ! ,def5se ,indu/rial ,resili5ce ,consortium e/abli%$ "u section #dja ( ?is ,act a work+ gr\p to develop recomm5dations = improv+ ! policies & proc$ures ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se = ! qualification1 acceptance1 & managem5t ( ! supply *a9s ( products manufactur$ us+ advanc$ manufactur+4 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,! memb]%ip ( ! work+ gr\p %all include repres5tatives f gov]nm5t1 indu/ry1 & academia ) exp]tise 9 advanc$ manufactur+1 eng9e]+1 ! proc$ures ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se = qualify+ & accept+ products1 supply *a9 managem5t1 or comm]cial be/ practices & bus9ess models = advanc$ manufactur+4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,! work+ gr\p %all-- 7#a7 review ! policies & proc$ures ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se to id5tity policies & proc$ures = ! qualification1 acceptance1 & managem5t ( ! supply *a9s ( products t are insuffici5t = or n applicable to products manufactur$ us+ advanc$ manufactur+2 7#b7 id5tify any *anges to ! policies & proc$ures ( ! ,dep>tm5t requir$ = ! ,dep>tm5t to b5efit fully f access to & use ( products manufactur$ us+ advanc$ manufactur+2 & 7#c7 develop recomm5dations =-- 7,a7 te*nical guidance ) respect to ! qualification1 acceptance1 & managem5t ( ! supply *a9s ( products manufactur$ us+ advanc$ manufactur+2 7,b7 policies & proc$ures = ! qualification1 acceptance1 & managem5t ( ! supply *a9s ( su* products2 7,c7 *anges to any o!r policies & proc$ures ( ! ,dep>tm5t id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,d7 tra9+ to enhance ! k & exp]i5ce ( ! work=ce ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se ) advanc$ manufactur+1 includ+ ! b5efits1 limitations1 & comm]cial be/ practices & bus9ess models = design+1 develop+1 & us+ products manufactur$ us+ advanc$ manufactur+4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all submit to ,congress-- 7#a7 a report on ! recomm5dations develop$ by ! work+ gr\p "u subsection 7c77#c7 & ! actions tak5 by ! ,secret>y to bett] enable to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se to access & use products manufactur$ us+ advanc$ manufactur+2 & 7#b7 a recomm5dation :e!r to cont9ue or t]m9ate ! work+ gr\p4 7e7 ,work+ gr\p def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m work+ gr\p means ! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a74 #djf4 ,am5dm5ts to ! procurem5t te*nical assi/ance program ,*apt] #chh ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #dieb-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c72 7,b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#a7 to support ! gr[? & resili5cy ( ! indu/rial base by accel]at+ innovation1 fo/]+ +5uity ( bus9ess entities1 & e/abli%+ resili5t supply *a9s2 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#d7 to mitigate co/s ( entry = bus9ess entities t improve ! te*nology capabilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se4 2 & 7#b7 9 section #difa-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 an am\nt det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y to e/abli% "o or m c5t]s ( excell5ce to provide to individuals or eligible entities t provide procurem5t te*nical assi/ance pursuant to ?is *apt] tra9+ necess>y to fulfill ! purpose ( ! program "u section #dieb ( ?is title4 4 #djg4 ,report on surge capacity 9 ! def5se indu/rial base 7a7 ,report requir$ ,n lat] ?an ,m>* #a1 #bjbf1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,def5se = ,indu/rial ,base ,policy & ! ,director ( ,def5se ,pric+1 ,contract+1 & ,acquisition ,policy %all jo9tly submit to ! congressional def5se committees a report on ef=ts to id5tify & address regulations or policies t disc\rage or prev5t contractors ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se f ma9ta9+ or inve/+ 9 surge capacity4 7b7 ,elem5ts ,! report requir$ subsection 7a7 %all include ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,a discussion ( any ef=ts by ,unit$ ,/ates ,,doge ,s]vice 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,gov]nm5t ,effici5cy or ,,doge71 act+ 9 coord9ation ) ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se1 to review & address ! b>ri]s describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,an id5tification ( policies t inc5tivize contractors to r$uce or elim9ate surge capacity1 includ+ section #ca4bje-ag ( ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,regulation 7relat+ to idle facilities & idle capacity co/s74 7#c7 ,any /eps tak5 by ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se to address regulatory b>ri]s dis9c5tiviz+ surge capacity )9 ! def5se indu/rial base z "p ( ! implem5tation ( ,executive ,ord] #adbfe titl$ ,mod]niz+ ,def5se ,acquisitions & ,spurr+ ,innovation 9 ! ,def5se ,indu/rial ,base 7#ij ,f$4 ,reg4 #aefba2 ,april #ae1 #bjbe74 7c7 ,surge capacity def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m surge capacity means ! ability ( contractors 9 ! def5se indu/rial base to rapidly increase production capacity to meet increas$ dem& = def5se articles & def5se s]vices 7z su* t]ms are def9$1 respectively1 9 section #cja ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 #djh4 ,bridg+ ,op]ational ,objectives & ,support = ,transition program 7a7 ,bridg+ ,op]ational ,objectives & ,support = ,transition program 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,9 meet+ ! responsibilities ( ! ,def5se ,innovation ,unit "u section #dabg7;d7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,director ( ! ,def5se ,innovation ,unit %all e/abli% a program 7to be kn[n z ! ,bridg+ ,op]ational ,objectives & ,support = ,transition program7 to accel]ate ! adoption or integration ( comm]cial te*nologies into programs ( record ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se4 7#b7 ,program execution ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,director %all issue guidance on ! ,,boo/ program1 includ+ guidance to d ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,enable a cu/om] seek+ a te*nology solution = a *all5ge or requirem5t 9 a program ( record ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se to reque/ assi/ance "u ! ,,boo/ program ) id5tify+ & adopt+ or integrat+ su* a solution into su* program4 7,b7 ,e/abli% requirem5ts = ! ,def5se ,innovation ,unit to-- 7i7 conduct a review ( comm]cial te*nologies pursuant to a reque/ describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ) respect to a *all5ge or requirem5t ( a program ( record ( ! ,dep>tm5t to id5tify comm]cial te*nology t may address su* *all5ge or requirem5t2 7ii7 provide to ! cu/om] t made su* reque/ ! f9d+s ( su* review1 includ+ any comm]cial te*nologies s id5tifi$2 & 7iii7 at ! reque/ ( su* cu/om] aft] provid+ su* f9d+s to su* cu/om]1 conduct developm5t1 exp]im5tation1 or integration activities 9 coord9ation ) su* cu/om] to support or enable ! adoption or integration ( any comm]cial te*nology s id5tifi$ into su* program ( record4 7,c7 ,e/abli% crit]ia = t]m9at+ assi/ance "u ! ,,boo/ program = a cu/om] or ) respect to a comm]cial te*nology4 7#c7 ,support to o!r programs ,! ,director %all ensure ! ,,boo/ program works ) & 9 support (-- 7,a7 ! program e/abli%$ "u section #djfa7;a7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,b7 o!r organizations ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se responsible = accel]at+ ! adoption & integration ( te*nology 9 sy/ems or programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,c7 ! ,small ,bus9ess ,innovation ,rese>* ,program2 7,d7 ! ,small ,bus9ess ,te*nology ,transf] ,program2 & 7,e7 ! ,jo9t ,rapid ,acquisition ,cell 7z describ$ 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se ,directive #ejjj4ga titl$ ,rapid ,fulfillm5t ( ,combatant ,comm&] ,urg5t ,op]ational ,ne$s 7,augu/ #bd1 #bjab774 7#d7 ,fund+ ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ ! ,def5se ,innovation ,unit = rese>*1 developm5t1 te/1 & evaluation = a fiscal ye> may be us$ = su* fiscal ye> to c>ry out ! ,,boo/ program4 7#e7 ,sunset ,! au?orities & requirem5ts "u ?is subsection %all expire on ,decemb] #ca1 #bjcj4 7b7 ,report+ ,n lat] ?an two ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,def5se = ,acquisition & ,su/a9m5t & ! ,director1 %all submit to ! congressional def5se committees a report on ! effectiv5ess ( ! ,,boo/ program 9 accel]at+ ! adoption or integration ( comm]cial te*nologies into programs ( record ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se1 includ+-- 7#a7 a summ>y description ( cu/om]s & te*nologies adopt$ or integrat$ into su* programs ( record bas$ on assi/ance provid$ "u ! ,,boo/ program2 7#b7 recomm5dations ( ! ,secret>y to improve ! ,,boo/ program2 & 7#c7 a recomm5dation :e!r to cont9ue or t]m9ate ! ,,boo/ program4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m ,,boo/ program means ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,! t]m cu/om] means a program manag] or program executive (fic] ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se t has prim>y responsibility = field+ ! sy/em or sy/ems acquir$4 7#c7 ,! t]m ,director means ! ,director ( ! ,def5se ,innovation ,unit4 7#d7 ,! t]m program executive (fic] has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #agcg7;a7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#e7 ,! t]ms ,small ,bus9ess ,innovation ,rese>* ,program & ,small ,bus9ess ,te*nology ,transf] ,program h ! mean+s giv5 su* t]ms1 respectively1 9 section #i7;e7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;e774 ,v ,develop+ a ,mission-,ori5t$ ,def5se ,acquisition ,work=ce #eja4 ,report on /r5g!n+ ! ,def5se ,acquisition ,univ]sity 7a7 ,assessm5t requir$ ,! ,secret>y ( ,def5se1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,acquisition ,innovation ,rese>* ,c5t]1 %all conduct a compreh5sive assessm5t ( ! ,def5se ,acquisition ,univ]sity 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ,,dau7 to /r5g!n ! ability ( ! ,,dau to tra9 & develop memb]s ( ! acquisition work=ce to meet future ne$s ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se4 ,! assessm5t %all include ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,an evaluation ( ! mission ( ! ,,dau & ! alignm5t ( su* mission ) ! objectives ( ! def5se acquisition sy/em e/abli%$ pursuant to section #cajb ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by section #aja ( ?is ,act74 7#b7 ,an evaluation ( ! effectiv5ess ( tra9+ & developm5t provid$ by ,,dau to memb]s ( ! acquisition work=ce to enable su* memb]s to effectively implem5t ! objectives ( ! def5se acquisition sy/em4 7b7 ,elem5ts ,! assessm5t 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all evaluate ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! organization & /ructure ( ,,dau4 7#b7 ,! curriculum & educational (f]+s ( ,,dau4 7#c7 ,! composition ( ! /aff & faculty ( ,,dau1 includ+ an assessm5t ( ! div]sity ( skills1 abilities1 & pr(essional backgr\nds ( su* /aff & faculty4 7#d7 ,! suffici5cy ( res\rce & fund+ me*anisms support+ ,,dau op]ations4 7#e7 ,! ext5t to :i* ,,dau uses ext]nal exp]ts & academic in/itutions to in=m & enhance its programs4 7c7 ,recomm5dations ,! ,director ( ! ,acquisition ,innovation ,rese>* ,c5t] %all use ! assessm5t requir$ "u ?is section & ! objectives ( ! def5se acquisition sy/em to provide to ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se recomm5dations to /r5g!n ! ability ( ! ,,dau to tra9 & develop memb]s ( ! acquisition work=ce to meet future ne$s ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se4 7d7 ,report to congress ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all submit to ! congressional def5se committees a report conta9+-- 7#a7 ! f9d+s ( ! assessm5t conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 & ! recomm5dations provid$ "u subsection 7c72 & 7#b7 any actions necess>y to ensure t ,,dau fulfills its mission & provides tra9+ & developm5t to memb]s ( ! acquisition work=ce t aligns ) ! objectives ( ! def5se acquisition sy/em4 7e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m ,acquisition ,innovation ,rese>* ,c5t] means ! acquisition rese>* organization )9 a civilian college or univ]sity t is describ$ "u section #dadb7;a7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,! t]m acquisition work=ce has ! mean+ giv5 9 section #aja ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ejb4 ,comptroll] ,g5]al review ( ! managem5t1 tra9+1 & developm5t ( ! acquisition work=ce 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct a review ( ! managem5t1 tra9+1 & developm5t ( ! acquisition work=ce to enable ! acquisition work=ce to exp$iti\sly provide ! ,arm$ ,=ces ) ! capabilities necess>y to op]ate effectively1 to address evolv+ ?reats1 & to ma9ta9 ! milit>y advantage ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! mo/ co/-effective mann] practicable4 7b7 ,review cont5ts ,9 conduct+ ! review requir$ by subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all evaluate ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! curr5t organization & /aff+ ( ! acquisition work=ce1 includ+ ! total numb] ( positions 9 ! acquisition work=ce1 a li/ ( su* positions disaggregat$ by ! skills & exp]i5ce requir$1 & ! numb] ( su* positions t are vacant or are fill$ by an individual ^: skills & exp]i5ce d n meet ! requir$ skills & exp]i5ce = su* position4 7#b7 ,! suffici5cy ( ! processes & au?orities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se = recruit+ & reta9+ ! acquisition work=ce1 & ! use ( su* au?orities to ma9ta9 an acquisition work=ce t is optimiz$ to meet mission requirem5ts4 7#c7 ,tr5ds 9 acquisition work=ce hir+ & ret5tion ov] ! prec$+ five ye>s4 7#d7 ,! imp$im5ts to memb]s ( ! acquisition work=ce receiv+ tra9+ & education1 includ+ any lack ( fund+1 unavailability ( requir$ or desir$ tra9+1 & excessive workload dem&s t preclude su* memb]s f be+ able to att5d su* tra9+4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,april #a1 #bjbf1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! congressional def5se committees a report on ! f9d+s ( ! review requir$ by subsection 7a71 includ+ any recomm5dations to improve ! managem5t1 tra9+1 & developm5t ( ! acquisition work=ce4 7d7 ,acquisition work=ce def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m acquisition work=ce has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ejc4 ,comptroll] ,g5]al review ( matt]s relat+ to individuals assign$ to a critical acquisition position 7a7 ,review requir$ ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all-- 7#a7 conduct a review ( ! education1 tra9+1 & c>e] developm5t programs (f]$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se = memb]s ( ! acquisition work=ce2 & 7#b7 conduct an assessm5t ( ! efficacy ( ! c>e] developm5t policies e/abli%$ by section #agcd ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,matt]s = review ,9 conduct+ ! review requir$ by ?is section1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all-- 7#a7 review ! compliance ( ! ,secret>y ) ! requirem5ts ( section #agcd ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 conduct an assessm5t ( ! efficacy ( ! c>e] developm5t policies & m9imum p]iods ( assignm5t e/abli%$ by su* section #agcd 9-- 7,a7 improv+ ! ability ( ! acquisition work=ce to exp$iti\sly provide ! ,arm$ ,=ces ) ! capabilities necess>y to op]ate effectively1 to address evolv+ ?reats1 & to ma9ta9 ! milit>y advantage ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! mo/ co/-effective mann] practicable2 7,b7 enhanc+ ! k & exp]i5ce ( ! acquisition work=ce2 7,c7 enabl+ competitive c>e] progression ( memb]s ( ! acquisition work=ce comp>$ to o!r memb]s ( ! civilian & milit>y work=ce ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se t are n subject to ! m9imum p]iods ( assignm5t e/abli%$ by su* section #agcd2 & 7,d7 ! ret5tion rates ( memb]s ( ! acquisition work=ce assign$ to a critical acquisition position1 p>ticul>ly key lead]%ip positions 7z def9$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,def5se = ,acquisition & ,su/a9m5t71 comp>$ ) ! ret5tion rates = o!r memb]s ( ! civilian & milit>y work=ce ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se t are n subject to ! m9imum p]iods ( assignm5t e/abli%$ by su* section #agcd2 & 7#c7 conduct an assessm5t ( any b5efits1 includ+ enhanc$ acc\ntability 9 lead]%ip & decisionmak+ by individuals 9 key lead]%ip positions1 ( a m9imum p]iod ( assignm5t ( at lea/ f\r ye>s to a critical acquisition position4 7c7 ,report requir$ ,n lat] ?an ,july #a1 #bjbf1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! congressional def5se committees recomm5dations on-- 7#a7 improvem5ts to education1 tra9+1 & c>e] developm5t programs (f]$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se = memb]s ( ! acquisition work=ce2 & 7#b7 m9imum p]iods ( assignm5t = an individual assign$ z a program executive (fic]4