Sec. 303. Government Accountability Office review of multiyear acquisition strategy
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After submission to Congress of the first multiyear acquisition strategy (pursuant to section 839 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002) after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the plan within 180 days to analyze the viability of the plan’s effectiveness in the following: Complying with the requirements in section 839 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by section 302 of this Act. Establishing clear connections between Department objectives and acquisition priorities.
Demonstrating that Department acquisition policy reflects program management best practices and standards. Ensuring competition or the option of competition for major acquisition programs. Considering potential cost savings through using already-existing technologies when developing acquisition program requirements. Preventing duplication within Department acquisition workforce training requirements through leveraging already-existing training within the Federal Government, academic community, or private industry.
Providing incentives for program managers to reduce acquisition and procurement costs through the use of best practices and disciplined program management. Assessing the feasibility of conducting a pilot program to establish a Homeland Security Acquisition Workforce Development Fund. The Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional homeland security committees a report on the review required by this section. The report shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.