§2501. National security objectives concerning national technology and industrial base
(a)
(1) Supplying and equipping the force structure of the armed forces that is necessary to achieve-
(A) the objectives set forth in the national security strategy report submitted to Congress by the President pursuant to section 108 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 404a);
(B) the policy guidance of the Secretary of Defense provided pursuant to section 113(g) of this title; and
(C) the future-years defense program submitted to Congress by the Secretary of Defense pursuant to section 221 of this title.
(2) Sustaining production, maintenance, repair, and logistics for military operations of various durations and intensity.
(3) Maintaining advanced research and development activities to provide the armed forces with systems capable of ensuring technological superiority over potential adversaries.
(4) Reconstituting within a reasonable period the capability to develop and produce supplies and equipment, including technologically advanced systems, in sufficient quantities to prepare fully for a war, national emergency, or mobilization of the armed forces before the commencement of that war, national emergency, or mobilization.
(5) Providing for the development, manufacture, and supply of items and technologies critical to the production and sustainment of advanced military weapon systems within the national technology and industrial base.
(b)
(1) Relying, to the maximum extent practicable, upon the commercial national technology and industrial base that is required to meet the national security needs of the United States.
(2) Reducing the reliance of the Department of Defense on technology and industrial base sectors that are economically dependent on Department of Defense business.
(3) Reducing Federal Government barriers to the use of commercial products, processes, and standards.
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Prior Provisions
A prior section 2501, added
Another prior section 2501 was renumbered section 2533 of this title.
Amendments
1996-
Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (a)(5).
Subsecs. (b), (c).
1993-Subsec. (a)(1)(A).
Subsec. (a)(5).
Subsec. (b)(2).
Air Force Science and Technology Planning
"(a)
"(b)
"(1) An assessment of the budgetary resources that are being used for fiscal year 2001 for addressing the long-term challenges and the short-term objectives of the Air Force science and technology programs.
"(2) The budgetary resources that are necessary to address those challenges and objectives adequately.
"(3) A course of action for each projected or ongoing Air Force science and technology program that does not address either the long-term challenges or the short-term objectives.
"(4) The matters required under subsection (c)(5) and (d)(6).
"(c)
"(2) The team shall solicit views from the entire Air Force science and technology community on the matters under consideration by the team.
"(3) The team-
"(A) shall select for consideration science and technology challenges that involve-
"(i) compelling requirements of the Air Force;
"(ii) high-risk, high-payoff areas of exploration; and
"(iii) very difficult, but probably achievable, results; and
"(B) should not select a linear extension of any ongoing Air Force science and technology program for consideration as a science and technology challenge under subparagraph (A).
"(4) The Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Science, Technology, and Engineering shall designate a technical coordinator and a management coordinator for each science and technology challenge identified pursuant to this subsection. Each technical coordinator shall have sufficient expertise in fields related to the challenge to be able to identify other experts in such fields and to affirm the credibility of the challenge. The coordinator for a science and technology challenge shall conduct workshops within the relevant scientific and technological community to obtain suggestions for possible approaches to addressing the challenge and to identify ongoing work that addresses the challenge, deficiencies in current work relating to the challenge, and promising areas of research.
"(5) In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of the Air Force shall review the science and technology challenges identified pursuant to this subsection and, for each such challenge, at a minimum-
"(A) consider the results of the workshops conducted pursuant to paragraph (4); and
"(B) identify any work not currently funded by the Air Force that should be performed to meet the challenge.
"(d)
"(2) The task force shall solicit views from the entire Air Force requirements community, user community, and acquisition community.
"(3) The task force shall select for consideration short-term objectives that involve-
"(A) compelling requirements of the Air Force;
"(B) support in the user community; and
"(C) likely attainment of the desired benefits within a five-year period.
"(4) The Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Science, Technology, and Engineering shall establish an integrated product team for each short-term objective identified pursuant to this subsection. Each integrated product team shall include representatives of the requirements community, the user community, and the science and technology community with relevant expertise.
"(5) The integrated product team for a short-term objective shall be responsible for-
"(A) identifying, defining, and prioritizing the enabling capabilities that are necessary for achieving the objective;
"(B) identifying deficiencies in the enabling capabilities that must be addressed if the short-term objective is to be achieved; and
"(C) working with the Air Force science and technology community to identify science and technology projects and programs that should be undertaken to eliminate each deficiency in an enabling capability.
"(6) In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of the Air Force shall review the short-term science and technology objectives identified pursuant to this subsection and, for each such objective, at a minimum-
"(A) consider the work of the integrated product team conducted pursuant to paragraph (5); and
"(B) identify the science and technology work of the Air Force that should be undertaken to eliminate each deficiency in enabling capabilities that is identified by the integrated product team pursuant to subparagraph (B) of that paragraph.
"(e)
"(2) Immediately upon completing the review required by subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall notify the Comptroller General of the completion of the review. For the purposes of paragraph (1), the date of the notification shall be considered the date of the completion of the review."
Report by Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics
"(a)
"(b)
"(1) the Department of Defense laboratories place an appropriate emphasis on revolutionary changes in military operations and the new technologies that will be necessary to support those operations;
"(2) the Department helps sustain a high-quality national research base that includes organizations attuned to the needs of the Department, the fostering and creation of revolutionary technologies useful to the Department, and the capability to identify opportunities for new military capabilities in emerging scientific knowledge;
"(3) the Department can identify, provide appropriate funding for, and ensure the coordinated development of joint technologies that will serve the needs of more than one of the Armed Forces;
"(4) the Department can identify militarily relevant technologies that are developed in the private sector, rapidly incorporate those technologies into defense systems, and effectively utilize technology transfer processes;
"(5) the Department can effectively and efficiently manage the transition of new technologies from the applied research and advanced technological development stage through the product development stage in a manner that ensures that maximum advantage is obtained from advances in technology; and
"(6) the Department's educational institutions for the officers of the uniformed services incorporate into their officer education and training programs, as appropriate, materials necessary to ensure that the officers have the familiarity with the processes, advances, and opportunities in technology development that is necessary for making decisions that ensure the superiority of United States defense technology in the future."
Sense of Congress on Defense Science and Technology Program
"(a)
"(b)
"(c)
"(1) the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress-
"(A) the certification of the Secretary that the budget does not jeopardize the stability of the defense technology base or increase the risk of failure to maintain technological superiority in future weapon systems; or
"(B) a statement of the Secretary explaining why the Secretary is unable to submit such certification; and
"(2) the Defense Science Board shall, not more than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary submits the certification or statement under paragraph (1), submit to the Secretary and Congress a report assessing the effect such failure to comply is likely to have on defense technology and the national defense."
"(a)
"(b)
"(1)
"(A) The sustainment of research capabilities in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the Department of Defense.
"(B) The education and training of the next generation of scientists and engineers in disciplines that are relevant to future defense systems, particularly through the conduct of basic research.
"(C) The continued support of the Defense Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research and research programs at historically black colleges and universities and minority institutions.
"(2)
"(B) It is the sense of Congress that funds made available for projects and programs of the Defense Science and Technology Program should be used only for the benefit of the Department of Defense, which includes-
"(i) the development of technology that has only military applications;
"(ii) the development of militarily useful, commercially viable technology; and
"(iii) the adaptation of commercial technology, products, or processes for military purposes.
"(3)
"(4)
"(A) management and funding for the Defense Science and Technology Program for each military department should receive a level of priority and leadership attention equal to the level received by program acquisition, and the Secretary of each military department should ensure that a senior official in the department holds the appropriate title and responsibility to ensure effective oversight and emphasis on science and technology;
"(B) to ensure an appropriate long-term focus for investments, a sufficient percentage of science and technology funds should be directed toward new technology areas, and annual reviews should be conducted for ongoing research areas to ensure that those funded initiatives are either integrated into acquisition programs or discontinued when appropriate;
"(C) the Secretary of each military department should take appropriate steps to ensure that sufficient numbers of officers and civilian employees in the department hold advanced degrees in technical fields; and
"(D) of particular concern, the Secretary of the Air Force should take appropriate measures to ensure that sufficient numbers of scientists and engineers are maintained to address the technological challenges faced in the areas of air, space, and information technology.
"(c)
"(1)
"(2)
"(A) result in recommendations on the minimum requirements for maintaining a technology base that is sufficient, based on both historical developments and future projections, to project superiority in air and space weapons systems and in information technology;
"(B) address the effects on national defense and civilian aerospace industries and information technology of reducing funding below the goal described in subsection (a); and
"(C) result in recommendations on the appropriate levels of staff with baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees, and the optimal ratio of civilian and military staff holding such degrees, to ensure that science and technology functions of the Department of Defense remain vital.
"(3)
"(d)
"(1) The term 'Defense Science and Technology Program' means basic and applied research and advanced development.
"(2) The term 'basic and applied research' means work funded in program elements for defense research and development under Department of Defense category 6.1 or 6.2.
"(3) The term 'advanced development' means work funded in program elements for defense research and development under Department of Defense category 6.3."
Annual Joint Warfighting Science and Technology Plan
Section 270 of
"(a)
"(b)
Cost Reimbursement Rules for Indirect Costs Attributable to Private Sector Work of Defense Contractors
Section 808 of
Documentation for Awards for Cooperative Agreements or Other Transactions Under Defense Technology Reinvestment Programs
Reports on Defense Conversion, Reinvestment, and Transition Assistance Programs
Section 1303 of
"(a)
"(b)
"(1) The status of the obligation of appropriated funds for each defense conversion, reinvestment, and transition assistance program.
"(2) With respect to each component of the dual-use partnership program element specified in paragraphs (1) through (10) of section 1311(b) [
"(A) the extent to which the component meets the objectives set forth in section 2501 of title 10, United States Code;
"(B) the technology benefits of the component to the national technology and industrial base;
"(C) any evidence of commercialization of technologies developed under the component;
"(D) the extent to which the investments under the component have affected levels of employment;
"(E) the number of defense firms participating in cooperative agreements or other arrangements under the component;
"(F) the extent to which matching fund requirements of the component were met by cash contributions by the non-Federal Government participants;
"(G) the extent to which defense technology reinvestment projects under the component have met milestones and financial and technical requirements;
"(H) the extent to which the component is integrated with technology programs conducted by other Federal agencies; and
"(I) the number of proposals under the component that were received from small business concerns and the number of awards made to small business concerns.
"(3) With respect to each personnel assistance program conducted under subtitle C of this title [subtitle C, §§1331–1339 of title XIII of div. A of
"(A) the extent to which the program meets the objectives set forth in section 2501(b) of title 10, United States Code;
"(B) the number of individuals eligible for transition assistance under the program;
"(C) the number of individuals directly receiving transition assistance under the program and the projected number of individuals who will directly receive transition assistance;
"(D) in the case of a job training program, an estimate of the number of individuals who have secured permanent employment as a result of participation in the program; and
"(E) the extent to which the transition assistance activities under the program duplicated other transition assistance provided or administered outside the Department of Defense.
"(c)
National Shipbuilding Initiative
Sections 1351 to 1354 of
"SEC. 1351. SHORT TITLE.
"This subtitle [subtitle D, §§1351–1363 of title XIII of div. A of
"SEC. 1352. NATIONAL SHIPBUILDING INITIATIVE.
"(a)
"(b)
"(1) by the Secretary of Defense, with respect to programs under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense; and
"(2) by the Secretary of Transportation, with respect to programs under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Transportation.
"(c)
"(1)
"(2)
"(3)
"(4)
"SEC. 1353. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT THROUGH DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY.
"The Secretary of Defense shall designate the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency of the Department of Defense as the lead agency of the Department of Defense for activities of the Department of Defense which are part of the National Shipbuilding Initiative program. Those activities shall be carried out as part of defense conversion activities of the Department of Defense.
"SEC. 1354. DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY FUNCTIONS AND MINIMUM FINANCIAL COMMITMENT OF NON-FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PARTICIPANTS.
"(a) DARPA
"(1) Consultation with the Maritime Administration, the Office of Economic Adjustment, the National Economic Council, the National Shipbuilding Research Project, the Coast Guard, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, appropriate naval commands and activities, and other appropriate Federal agencies on-
"(A) development and transfer to the private sector of dual-use shipbuilding technologies, ship repair technologies, and shipbuilding management technologies;
"(B) assessments of potential markets for maritime products; and
"(C) recommendation of industrial entities, partnerships, joint ventures, or consortia for short- and long-term manufacturing technology investment strategies.
"(2) Funding and program management activities to develop innovative design and production processes and the technologies required to implement those processes.
"(3) Facilitation of industry and Government technology development and technology transfer activities (including education and training, market assessments, simulations, hardware models and prototypes, and national and regional industrial base studies).
"(4) Integration of promising technology advances made in the Technology Reinvestment Program of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency into the National Shipbuilding Initiative to effect full defense conversion potential.
"(b)
"(1)
"(2)
Armament Retooling and Manufacturing Support Initiative
Subtitle H of title I of div. A of
Implementation of Requirements for Assessment, Planning, and Analysis
Section 4218 of
Industrial Diversification Planning for Defense Contractors
Section 4239 of
Notice to Contractors and Employees Upon Proposed and Actual Termination or Substantial Reduction in Major Defense Programs
Section 4471 of
"(a)
"(1) shall identify each contract (if any) under major defense programs of the Department of Defense that will be terminated or substantially reduced as a result of the funding levels provided in that Act; and
"(2) shall ensure that notice of the termination of, or substantial reduction in, the funding of the contract is provided-
"(A) directly to the prime contractor under the contract; and
"(B) directly to the Secretary of Labor.
"(b)
"(1) provide notice of that termination or substantial reduction to each person that is a first-tier subcontractor under that prime contract for subcontracts in an amount not less than $500,000; and
"(2) require that each such subcontractor-
"(A) provide such notice to each of its subcontractors for subcontracts in an amount in excess of $100,000; and
"(B) impose a similar notice and pass through requirement to subcontractors in an amount in excess of $100,000 at all tiers.
"(c)
"(1)(A) each representative of employees whose work is directly related to the defense contract under such program and who are employed by the defense contractor; or
"(B) if there is no such representative at that time, each such employee; and
"(2) the State or entity designated by the State to carry out rapid response activities under section 134(a)(2)(A) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 [29 U.S.C. 2864(a)(2)(A)], and the chief elected official of the unit of general local government within which the adverse effect may occur.
"(d)
"(e)
"(f)
"(1) The term 'major defense program' means a program that is carried out to produce or acquire a major system (as defined in section 2302(5) of title 10, United States Code).
"(2) The terms 'substantial reduction' and 'substantially reduced', with respect to a defense contract under a major defense program, mean a reduction of 25 percent or more in the total dollar value of the funds obligated by the contract."
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in sections 2198, 2500, 2502, 2505, 2506, 2511, 2514, 2515, 2519, 2521, 2540, 2541, 2709, 7315 of this title.