Sec. 251. Annual Comptroller General report on the amphibious combat vehicle acquisition program
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During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on March 1, 2018, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an annual review of the amphibious combat vehicle acquisition program. Not later than March 1 of each year beginning in 2014 and ending in 2018, the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the review of the amphibious combat vehicle acquisition program conducted under subsection (a). Each report under paragraph
(1)shall include the following: The extent to which the program is meeting development and procurement cost, schedule, performance, and risk mitigation goals. With respect to meeting the desired initial operational capability and full operational capability dates for the amphibious combat vehicle, the progress and results of— developmental and operational testing of the vehicle; and plans for correcting deficiencies in vehicle performance, operational effectiveness, reliability, suitability, and safety. An assessment of procurement plans, production results, and efforts to improve manufacturing efficiency and supplier performance. An assessment of the acquisition strategy of the amphibious combat vehicle, including whether such strategy is in compliance with acquisition management best-practices and the acquisition policy and regulations of the Department of Defense. An assessment of the projected operations and support costs and the viability of the Marine Corps to afford to operate and sustain the amphibious combat vehicle. In submitting to the congressional defense committees the first report under paragraph
(1)and a report following any changes made by the Secretary of the Navy to the baseline documentation of the amphibious combat vehicle acquisition program, the Comptroller General shall include, with respect to such program, an assessment of the sufficiency and objectivity of— the analysis of alternatives; the initial capabilities document; and the capabilities development document.