Mike D. Rogers
Representative for Alabama · Republican · United States
“(8) An assessment of NATO's deterrence efforts in Romania, including a description and evaluation of-- (A) United States force posture in Romania, including any new rotations to Romania intended to enhance deterrence following the 2025 decision to end the rotational presence of a United States brigade; (B) consultations with NATO allies r…”
“(8) An assessment of NATO's deterrence efforts in Romania, including a description and evaluation of-- (A) United States force posture in Romania, including any new rotations to Romania intended to enhance deterrence following the 2025 decision to end the rotational presence of a United States brigade; (B) consultations with NATO allies r…”
“(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--Section 3843 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 3843. Contractor business systems: monitoring and surveillance standards ``(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--The Secretary shall implement an agile, streamlined risk-based approach to surveillance of contra…”
“(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--Section 3843 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 3843. Contractor business systems: monitoring and surveillance standards ``(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--The Secretary shall implement an agile, streamlined risk-based approach to surveillance of contra…”
“(b) Modification of Certain Certifications and Assessments.-- (1) Certifications.--Section 1249(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) is amended-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The certification described'' and inserting following: ``(1) In general.--Except as prov…”
“(b) Objectives.--The Commander shall ensure that the Cognitive Performance Enhancement Program-- (1) improves readiness, resilience, and recovery, using evidence-based holistic and proactive high-performance brain training that has a validated ability to scale cost- effectively across the special operations forces enterprise; [[Page H4842…”
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“Service and Component Chief Acquisition Talent Officers ``(a) In General.--The Secretary of each military department and the head of each component of the Department of Defense for which there is a component acquisition executive shall designate a senior official of such military department or component as the Service Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of such military department or the Component Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of such component. ``(b) Reporting.-- ``(1) Military departments.--A Service Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of a military department designated under subsection (a) shall report to the service acquisition executive of such military department.”
“``(2) Dedicated personnel and resources defined.--In this subsection, `dedicated personnel and resources' means personnel and resources that are-- ``(A) exclusively engaged in supporting the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense in carrying out the responsibilities of the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense; and ``(B) under the exclusive authority of the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense. ``Sec. 1703a.”
“``(g) Deputy Chief Acquisition Talent Officer.--The Secretary of Defense may appoint a Deputy Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense, from among individuals serving in the Senior Executive Service or other appropriate positions in the Department of Defense, to assist the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense in carrying out the responsibilities of the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense under this section. ``(h) Personnel and Resources.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense is provided dedicated personnel and resources necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense.”
“``(f) Report to Congress.--Not later than March 1 of each year, the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the effectiveness of the Department- wide acquisition workforce strategy, including-- ``(1) an assessment of workforce trends, hiring and retention challenges, and critical skill gaps of the acquisition workforce; ``(2) an evaluation of the extent to which the acquisition workforces of the military departments and components are aligned with the objectives of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section 3102 of this title and the Department-wide acquisition workforce strategy required by subsection (d)(2)(D); ``(3) a summary and assessment of the plans submitted under subsection (e), including for each plan rejected under subsection (e)(6), a summary of the reasons for such rejection; and ``(4) recommendations for legislative and administrative actions to address identified workforce gaps, improve workforce performance, and strengthen the acquisition workforce.”
“``(B) Plan revision.--If the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment rejects a plan under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the Under Secretary shall include in the notice required by clause (ii) of such subparagraph a written explanation of the reasons for such rejection and any revisions required for such plan to be approved; and ``(ii) the Service Chief Acquisition Talent Officer or Component Chief Acquisition Talent Officer that submitted such plan pursuant to paragraph (1) or under this paragraph shall revise such plan and submit such revised plan to the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense.”
“``(6) Approval.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which a Service Chief Acquisition Talent Officer or Component Chief Acquisition Talent Officer submits a plan for the acquisition workforce of the military department or component of the Department pursuant to paragraph (1) or under this paragraph, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall-- ``(i) approve or reject such plan; and ``(ii) provide to such Service Chief Acquisition Talent Officer or Component Chief Acquisition Talent Officer a written notice of such approval or rejection.”
“``(5) Flexibility for program adjustments.--In carrying out this subsection, the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall ensure that workforce planning, evaluation, and reporting under this subsection remain responsive to changes in the requirements of acquisition programs, including program terminations, restructurings, or changes in scope.”
“``(4) Alignment.--The Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense shall, for each plan submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) or under paragraph (6)-- ``(A) evaluate whether such plan aligns with the Department-wide acquisition workforce strategy and priorities; and ``(B) provide to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment-- ``(i) a recommendation regarding whether to approve such plan; and ``(ii) recommendations regarding workforce investments associated with such plan, including investments under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Account established under section 1705 of this title, to ensure alignment with workforce plans approved by the Under Secretary and the Department-wide acquisition workforce strategy.”
“``(3) Plan elements.--Each plan for the acquisition workforce of a military department or component of the Department of Defense submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) or under paragraph (4) shall include-- ``(A) an assessment of the size, composition, and distribution of such acquisition workforce; ``(B) an identification of gaps in critical skills and projected workforce needs of such acquisition workforce, including anticipated hiring requirements and requirements for emerging skills necessary to support acquisition priorities; ``(C) the hiring, retention, and workforce development plans for such acquisition workforce; ``(D) the anticipated requirements for and availability of training programs and development programs to support the hiring, retention, and workforce development plans described in subparagraph (C); and ``(E) an explanation of how the acquisition workforce plan supports the acquisition workforce strategy required by subsection (d)(2)(D).”
“``(2) Timeline.--The Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense shall ensure that the plans required under paragraph (1) are submitted in a timely manner so as to inform the development of the budget submitted to Congress under section 1105 of title 31.”
“``(e) Acquisition Workforce Plans.-- ``(1) In general.--In addition to the duties under subsection (d), the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense shall issue guidance requiring each Service Chief Acquisition Talent Officer and Component Chief Acquisition Talent Officer to develop and submit to the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense not less frequently than annually a plan for the acquisition workforce of the applicable military department or component of the Department of Defense that supports and enables the successful implementation of the acquisition workforce strategy required by subsection (d)(2)(D).”
“``(3) Talent management initiative defined.--In this subsection, the term `talent management initiative' means the activities of the Department of Defense relating to recruitment, hiring, development, education, training, credentialing, performance management, retention, succession planning, and mobility, including rotations, reassignments, and career progression pathways, for the acquisition workforce.”
“``(2) Specific duties.--In carrying out the responsibilities under paragraph (1), the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense shall-- ``(A) serve as the principal staff assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment on matters relating to acquisition workforce talent management; ``(B) engage with the service acquisition executives, portfolio acquisition executives, and other appropriate officials of the Department of Defense to provide support and assistance with the responsibilities of such officials related to the planning, development, and management of the acquisition workforce that are required to execute acquisition programs and portfolios; ``(C) use the Department-wide acquisition workforce data analytics capability established under section 1701a(b)(12) of this title to assess the capacity of the acquisition workforce, identify gaps in the capabilities of the acquisition workforce, forecast the needs of the acquisition workforce, and evaluate the effectiveness of acquisition workforce development initiatives and investments; ``(D) develop and maintain a Department of Defense-wide acquisition workforce strategy to ensure that the acquisition workforce has the capacity, capabilities, and competencies necessary to achieve the objectives of the defense acquisition system under section 3102 of this title; ``(E) enable the successful implementation of the acquisition workforce strategy required by subparagraph (D) by-- ``(i) assisting the Secretary of Defense in establishing policies and procedures for the effective management of the acquisition workforce in accordance with section 1701 of this title; ``(ii) establishing Department-wide acquisition workforce planning processes; and ``(iii) developing and implementing talent management initiatives for the acquisition workforce; ``(F) coordinate with the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and the Secretaries of the military departments to enable the alignment of-- ``(i) specific education and training for members of the acquisition workforce who are members of the armed forces with general education and training requirements, including professional military education requirements for members of the armed forces; and ``(ii) specific assignment and career development policies related to the civilian members of the acquisition workforce and the members of the acquisition workforce who are members of the armed forces; ``(G) require the activities and curriculum of the Defense Acquisition University and, as appropriate, other education and training providers supporting the acquisition workforce, to-- ``(i) align with the objectives of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section 3102 of this title; [[Page H4824]] ``(ii) promote continuous learning and technical skills improvement across the acquisition workforce; and ``(iii) support and enable the successful implementation of the acquisition workforce strategy required by subparagraph (D); ``(H) support the integration of key performance objectives for the acquisition workforce, established under section 1722b(d) of this title, into the training, certification, career development, and performance management systems of the Department for the acquisition workforce; ``(I) assist the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment in executing programs related to the talent management initiatives of the acquisition workforce, including the Defense Civilian Training Corps authorized under section 2200g of this title, and ensure that such programs are appropriately integrated into Department-wide acquisition workforce planning; ``(J) promote and facilitate the use of the authorities under section 1599g of this title and other mechanisms to strengthen the acquisition workforce through exchanges with the private sector; ``(K) frequently conduct assessments of the capacity, capability, and performance of the acquisition workforce and develop and submit to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment recommendations for Department- wide acquisition workforce investments under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Account established under section 1705 of this title; and ``(L) convene, not less frequently than semiannually, the service acquisition executives, Service Chief Acquisition Talent Officers, Component Acquisition Executives (as defined in section 1703a(d) of this title), and such other officers of the Department as determined appropriate by the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department to assess the effectiveness of the acquisition workforce strategy required by subparagraph (D) and review the performance and priorities of the acquisition workforce across the Department.”
“``(d) Responsibilities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense shall support the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment in carrying out the responsibilities of the Under Secretary with respect to the acquisition workforce under section 1702 of this title through Department of Defense-wide strategy, planning, education, training, and management of the acquisition workforce.”
“``(c) Qualifications.-- ``(1) In general.--The Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense shall possess substantial experience in strategic talent management, workforce development, or organizational leadership in large public or private sector organizations. ``(2) Exclusivity.--An individual serving as the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense may not hold or occupy another position in the Department of Defense.”
“(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 87 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1702 the following new sections: ``Sec. 1703. Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense ``(a) In General.--There is a Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense, who shall be appointed by the Secretary of Defense and shall report to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. ``(b) Appointment Authorities.--The Secretary of Defense may appoint the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense as-- ``(1) a member of the Senior Executive Service; or ``(2) a highly qualified expert under section 9903 of title 5, or other applicable authority.”
“(6) Workforce assessments.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall use the capability described in paragraph (1) to conduct regular assessments of the capacity, capability, and distribution of the acquisition workforce and provide recommendations to service acquisition executives and component acquisition executives to address identified shortfalls in the capacity and capabilities of the acquisition workforce. (7) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``acquisition workforce'', ``Defense Agency'', ``military department'', and ``service acquisition executive'' have the meanings given such terms, respectively, in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code. SEC. 852. CHIEF ACQUISITION TALENT OFFICER.”
“(5) Data access.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and officials responsible for data, digital, and information technology policy and systems of the Department of Defense, shall ensure the availability and integration of data necessary to carry out the capability described in paragraph (1). Each Secretary of a military department and each head of a Defense Agency shall provide such data, in such format and such manner, as the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment determines necessary to support such capability.”
“(3) Use of commercial tools.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall, to the maximum extent practicable, use commercially available data analytics, workforce management, and data visualization tools to support the capability described in paragraph (1). (4) Limitation on development of custom information technology.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment may develop or acquire information technology that is not commercially available to support the capability described in paragraph (1) only if the Under Secretary determines that no commercially available good or service can meet the requirements of this subsection without more than minor modifications.”
“(2) Data elements.--The tools, systems, or other means used to implement the capability described in paragraph (1) shall, to the maximum extent practicable, include Department of Defense-wide acquisition workforce data and analytics necessary to support strategic planning and management, including data and analytics relating to-- (A) the size, composition, and geographic distribution of the acquisition workforce; (B) the skills, certifications, and experience of members of the acquisition workforce, including relevant education and professional experience; (C) vacancy rates, time-to-hire metrics, and other indicators of constraints on the capacity of the acquisition workforce; (D) the activities of the Department for recruiting, hiring, and developing members of the acquisition workforce, including the Defense Civilian Training Corps established under section 2200g of title 10, United States Code; (E) retention, attrition, career progression, and related characteristics and trends, including retirement eligibility and projected workforce changes in the acquisition workforce; (F) the performance of the acquisition workforce, including measures relating to the execution of acquisition programs and activities; and (G) such other matters as the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment determines appropriate.”
“(b) Implementation of Analytics Capability.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall implement the capability required under paragraph (12) of section 1701a(b) of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), through the development and maintenance of a dashboard or a similar data analytics or visualization tool for such capability.”
“(a) Management for Acquisition Workforce Excellence.-- Section 1701a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (10), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (11), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) establish and maintain a Department-wide acquisition workforce data analytics capability to collect, integrate, and analyze data relating to the acquisition workforce in order to support workforce planning and effective performance management of the acquisition workforce, including by-- ``(A) integrating data from across the Department of Defense relating to the size, composition, skills, training, certifications, hiring, retention, experience, and performance of the acquisition workforce; ``(B) enabling the assessment of the capacity and capabilities of the acquisition workforce; ``(C) identifying trends, risks, and constraints, including current and projected workforce gaps, affecting workforce readiness and the ability of the acquisition workforce to achieve the objectives described in subparagraph (E); ``(D) informing decisions and resource allocation relating to the recruitment, hiring, development, training, credentialing, retention, and career progression of the acquisition workforce; and ``(E) ensuring that data and analytics generated by the capability support-- ``(i) the objectives of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section 3102 of this title; and ``(ii) the key performance objectives for the acquisition workforce established under section 1722b(d) of this title.''.”
“(c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered contract'' means a contract or other agreement for-- (A) the construction or manufacture of a covered program or parts or components of a covered program; (B) the integration of mechanical and electrical systems associated with the power generation of such covered program; or (C) the operation or sustainment of a covered program, where such contract or other agreement is for the replacement of or improvements to components of a covered program. (2) The term ``covered program'' means an unmanned surface vessel acquired, leased, or operated under the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program of the Department of the Navy. Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Acquisition Workforce Development SEC. 851. ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DATA ANALYTICS CAPABILITY.”
“(b) Certification.--The Secretary may enter into a covered contract with an offeror that does not provide the assurances described in subsection (a) if the Secretary submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a certification that no [[Page H4823]] offeror that can provide such assurances is available to perform the contract.”
“(2) The term ``requirements document'' has the meaning provided in section 3104 of title 10, United States Code. SEC. 836. REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN UNMANNED SURFACE VESSELS TO BE MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES. (a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), on or after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Navy prioritize offers for a covered contract where the offeror provides assurances that-- (1) the supply chain of the offeror for parts or components of a covered program are domestic sources; and (2) the manufacturing, assembling, and finishing of parts or components of a covered program occurs in the United States and is conducted by entities, the primary place of business of which is located in the United States.”
“(e) Termination.-- (1) In general.--A Pathfinder Program established under this section may be terminated at the discretion of the Secretary concerned, but shall not be terminated on a date prior to the day that is 24 months after the date of establishment of such Pathfinder Program. (2) Notification.--Not less than 60 days before the date on which the Secretary concerned prior terminates a Pathfinder Program, such Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a notification of the intent to terminate along with an updated report including the elements described in subsection (d). (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The terms ``capability requirement'', ``operational problem'', and ``service chief'' have the meanings given, respectively, in section 3101 of title 10, United States Code.”
“(d) Report to Congress.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with each Secretary of a military department, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing-- (1) barriers encountered the implementation of the Pathfinder Program; (2) lessons learned and recommendations developed through the implementation of the Pathfinder Program; and (3) recommended statutory, regulatory, or organizational changes needed to accelerate the delivery of capability requirements to address operational problems, and remove bureaucratic barriers in the requirements process.”
“(c) Evaluation and Lessons Learned.-- (1) In general.--Each Secretary of a military department carrying out a Pathfinder Program shall observe, document, and assess the execution of such Pathfinder Program, to enable the development of recommendations to improve-- (A) speed, clarity, and effectiveness in the prioritization of operation problems and the development of capability requirements statements; (B) alignment of requirements, acquisition, and budgeting; (C) integration of user feedback and operational insights; (D) effectiveness of engagement with private entity partners; and (E) alignment of requirements processes of military departments with and in support of the Joint Requirements Process.”
“(b) Establishment.--A Pathfinder Program established in accordance with (a) shall seek to-- (1) accelerate the delivery of capability requirements to address operational problems; (2) remove bureaucratic barriers in the requirements process; (3) provide operational users of required capabilities with an independent voice and direct role to ensure that capabilities meet the needs of such users; (4) apply data-based analytics for decision making related to requirements, acquisition, and budgeting; (5) enable a clear, unbroken linkage from strategic guidance to concepts to capabilities to budgeting; (6) drive design, development, and integration-- (A) to integrate processes across the military department concerned and with the joint force as required; (B) to balance the urgency of immediate needs with longer- term strategic investments; (C) to support the breadth of existing innovative technologies and major programs regardless of acquisitions pathway; and (D) to address all elements of doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, facilities, and policy to deliver holistic solutions considering all such elements; and (7) align authorities to responsibilities in order to ensure that capability developers have the authority to execute and are held accountable for outcomes.”
“SEC. 835. ESTABLISHMENT OF PATHFINDER PROGRAMS TO INFORM REQUIREMENTS REFORM. (a) Requirement for Service-level Requirements Reform Pathfinder Programs.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this section, each Secretary of a military department shall establish a program to be known as a ``Pathfinder Program'' to-- (1) inform and assist in efforts to reorient and reform the requirements process within such military department in accordance with (b); (2) support the service chief concerned in the development of capability requirement statements for equipping the armed force concerned that-- (A) describes the operational problem to provide necessary context for the capability requirement; (B) proposes nonprescriptive solutions to operational problems; and (C) ensures system interoperability, where appropriate, between and among joint military capabilities (as defined in section 181 of title 10, United States Code); and (3) develop and establish requirements-related processes of the military department concerned in a manner that supports, and is consistent with the Joint Force Requirements Process prescribed in the ``Manual for the Joint Requirements Oversight Council and the Joint Force Requirements Process'' (document number CJCSM 5123.01; dated January 15, 2026).”
“(e) Annual Report.--The Secretary of Defense shall include with the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the budget of the Department of Defense for a fiscal year (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code) a report on the activities carried out under the Account for such fiscal year, including-- (1) progress towards adoption of standards under subsection (b); (2) results from cross-portfolio experimentation, integration, and fielding activities conducted; (3) an assessment of software modernization efforts, frequency of updates, cybersecurity posture, and workforce readiness to support long-term sustainment of software- enabled capabilities; (4) an inventory of programs that have transitioned from the integration phase to the sustainment phase; and (5) identification of any statutory, regulatory, or budgetary barriers limiting rapid integration of autonomy- enabling software across unmanned platforms.”
“(d) Funding.--Activities under the Account shall be carried out using amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2027 to Program Element 0604539D8Z on Line 115 of the account for ``Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Defense-wide''.”
“Such standards shall include, at a minimum-- (1) the capability of unmanned systems within such portfolio to execute mission objectives autonomously within the domain of such systems, including in GPS-denied and communications-denied environments; (2) the capability of such systems to integrate autonomy- enabling software consistent with a modular open systems approach as defined in section 4401 of title 10, United States Code; (3) common autonomy interfaces, data standards, and safety and assurance criteria that permit the use of autonomy- enabling and other mission-critical software across multiple platforms and domains to the maximum extent practicable in alignment with existing government reference architectures; (4) establishment of an autonomy software baseline and a process for continuous integration, simulation and training, security testing, and deployment of autonomy-enabling software updates across systems within the portfolio; and (5) an acquisition preference for scalable commercial solutions, including licensing and service agreements to enable continuous improvement, training and simulation, and rapid deployment, that-- (A) have been operationally validated in real-world deployments to conflict zones; and (B) have achieved a Technology Readiness Level of 7 or above.”
“(c) Standards.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Director of the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group and each Secretary of a military department, shall establish standards for autonomous mission execution capabilities for any portfolio acquisition executive who leads an unmanned system portfolio.”
“(a) In General.--There is established in the Department of Defense a program to be known as the ``Autonomy Integration Account'' (in this section referred to as the ``Account'') under which the Secretary of Defense shall seek to accelerate the resourcing and integration of autonomous mission execution capabilities into systems of the Department to enable the operational availability of such systems. (b) Elements.--Activities carried out under the Account shall primarily emphasize the procurement, research and development, training and simulation, integration, and continuous modernization of applicable software capabilities for navigation, targeting, communications, mission autonomy, battle management, and other mission-critical software- defined functions that enable autonomous mission execution.”
“(d) General Limitations.-- (1) New programs of record.--A portfolio acquisition executive that transfers amounts pursuant to this section may not use such amounts to initiate a program of record without approval from the appropriate milestone decision authority. (2) Fund availability.--Amounts transferred pursuant to this section shall be subject to the same period of availability as the Procurement appropriation to which they are transferred. (e) Exclusion From General Transfer Authority.--Amounts transferred pursuant to this section shall not be included in the dollar limitation of section 1001 of this Act. SEC. 834. PORTFOLIO-BASED ACQUISITION OF AUTONOMOUS CAPABILITY.”
“(2) Contents.--Each notification required under paragraph (1) with respect to a transfer of amounts under subsection (a) shall include-- (A) the amount to be transferred; (B) an identification of the program, project, or activity that is the proposed source of the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation amount and an identification of the program, project, or activity that is the proposed recipient Procurement account; (C) a description of the capability proposed for procurement using such transfer amounts [[Page H4822]] and the validated technology readiness level of such capability; (D) the written determination required by paragraph (3); and (E) an assessment of the benefits or risks anticipated as a result of the transfer of such amounts on the programs, projects, and activities assigned under the leadership of the portfolio acquisition executive concerned.”
“(c) Notification.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 15 days before transferring amounts under subsection (a), the portfolio acquisition executive making such transfer shall submit a written notification of such transfer to-- (A) the congressional defense committees; (B) the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment; (C) the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering; and (D) the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller).”
“(b) Transfer Criteria.--A portfolio acquisition executive may transfer amounts under subsection (a) only if-- (1) the capability proposed for procurement using such transfer amounts was developed under a transaction or other agreement entered into under section 4021 or 4022 of title 10, United States Code; (2) such proposed capability has achieved a technology readiness level of 8, as validated by the milestone decision authority (as defined in section 4211 of title 10, United States Code) or an independent technical authority designated by the Secretary of Defense; and (3) the portfolio acquisition executive determines in writing that procurement of such proposed capability is necessary to address an operational problem or fulfill a capability requirement (as such terms are defined, respectively, in section 3101 of title 10, United States Code) in a timely and cost-effective manner.”
“(2) Limitations on amounts transferred.--The transfer of an amount made in accordance with paragraph (1), with respect to amounts authorized for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation-- (A) shall not exceed 10 percent of the amount authorized for a fiscal year for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation for all programs, projects, or activities in the portfolio of such portfolio acquisition executive; and (B) may only be transferred to a corresponding Procurement program, project, or activity within the same portfolio.”
“4811 note) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) From sources described in paragraphs (1) and (2) that produce such strategic and critical materials by extracting such materials from electronic waste.''. SEC. 833. TRANSFER AUTHORITY FOR RAPID TRANSITION OF OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY PROTOTYPES. (a) Authority.-- (1) In general.--Subject to limitations in paragraph (2), a portfolio acquisition executive may transfer amounts of authorizations made available for programs, projects, or activities that are included in the portfolio assigned under the leadership of such portfolio acquisition executive in accordance with section 1732 of title 10, United States Code.”
“2022) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``briefings, certification, and limitation on availability of funds'' and inserting ``briefings and certification''; (2) by striking subsections (a) and (d) and redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (a) and (b), respectively; and (3) in each of subsections (a) and (b), as so redesignated, by striking ``30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``30 days after the date on which the Secretary awards a contract for financial management services for fuel contracts''. SEC. 832. PREFERENCE FOR RECYCLED STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MATERIALS. Section 848(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C.”
“3301) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (i); and (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new subsections: ``(g) Report.--Not later than March 15, 2029, the Secretary shall provide a report to the congressional defense committees on the implementation of the pilot program, describing the use of the authority under this section and any lessons learned, along with a recommendation on whether to make the authority under this section permanent. ``(h) Sunset.--The authority under this section shall terminate on December 31, 2030.''. SEC. 831. EXTENSION OF BRIEFING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT. Section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat.”
“(2) Technical and conforming amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 23 of title 41, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``2314. Authority to acquire consumption-based solutions.''. (c) Modification of Pilot Program for Anything-as-a- service.--Section 809 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. note prec.”
“``(c) Funding.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated for acquisitions using the authority under subsection (a) may be used to enter into incrementally funded contracts or other agreements, including advanced payments. ``(d) Consumption-based Solution Defined.--In this section, the term `consumption-based solution' means a model under which a service is provided to an executive agency and may use any combination of software, hardware or equipment, data, and labor or services that provides a capability that is metered and billed based on actual usage at fixed-price units. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit the use of the authority created under subsection (a) in combination with another contract type provided for under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.''.”
“``(b) Procurement Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Federal Acquisition Regulation shall be updated as necessary to create a new subcategory of services that-- ``(1) is any combination of hardware, equipment, software, labor, or services that together provides a seamless capability; ``(2) has the ability to be metered and billed based on actual usage; ``(3) has predetermined pricing at fixed-price units; ``(4) requires the awardee to notify the agency contracting officer when consumption under the contract reaches 75 percent and 90 percent of the funded amount, respectively, of the contract; and ``(5) treats any modification of a contract entered into under the authority established in subsection (a) to add a new feature or capability in an amount less than or equal to 25 percent of the total value of such contract, as originally awarded, as procurements made using competitive procedures (as defined in section 152) for the purposes of chapter 33 of this title.”
“(b) Authority to Acquire Consumption-based Solutions.-- (1) Amendment.--Chapter 23 of title 41, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 2314. Authority to acquire consumption-based solutions ``(a) Authority.--The head of each executive agency may acquire services through consumption-based solutions.”
“SEC. 830. CONSUMPTION-BASED PROCUREMENTS AND ASSOCIATED PAYMENTS. (a) Advance Payments Related to Certain Services.--Section 3324(d) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(C), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by inserting ``or commercially available content'' after ``publication''; and (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) charges for information and communications technology subscriptions, reservations, or tenancy, including cloud environments, for which the procuring agency defines appropriate access and security standards.''.”
“637(d)(6)).''; and (C) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: ``(3) A contractor described in paragraph (4) shall annually submit to the Secretary of Defense a report on the number and dollar amount of first-tier subcontracts awarded during the period covered by the report to covered small business concerns, set forth separately-- ``(A) by North American Industry Classification System code; ``(B) by major defense acquisition program (as defined in section 4201 of this title); ``(C) by military department; and ``(D) by prime contract, if-- ``(i) the prime contract is for the maintenance, overhaul, repair, servicing, rehabilitation, salvage, modernization, or modification of supplies, systems, equipment; and ``(ii) the total value of the prime contract (including options) is greater than $100,000,000.''; (5) by amending subsection (d)(2) to read as follows: ``(2) The Secretary of Defense shall report to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate on any negotiated comprehensive subcontracting plan that the Secretary determines did not meet the subcontracting goals negotiated in the plan for the prior fiscal year and whether the contractor made a good faith effort regarding compliance.''; (6) by striking subsections (e) and (f); and (7) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (e).”
“The Secretary''; (4) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``In a demonstration project under the test program, the'' and inserting ``The''; and (ii) by inserting at the end the following: ``The Secretary shall ensure procedures and systems accurately capture and report-- ``(A) the annual goals for each subcontracting plan; ``(B) subcontract awards including number, dollar amount and percentages of subcontracting value and total contract value; and ``(C) the findings of good faith efforts.''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) shall comply with the requirements included in section 8(d)(6) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.”