Sec. 232. Pilot program on evaluation of commercial information technology
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The Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency shall carry out a pilot program to evaluate commercially available information technology tools to better understand the potential impact of such tools on networks and computing environments of the Department of Defense. Activities under the pilot program may include the following: Prototyping, experimentation, operational demonstration, military user assessments, and other means of obtaining quantitative and qualitative feedback on the commercial information technology products.
Engagement with the commercial information technology industry to— forecast military requirements and technology needs; and support the development of market strategies and program requirements before finalizing acquisition decisions and strategies. Assessment of novel or innovative commercial technology for use by the Department of Defense. Assessment of novel or innovative contracting mechanisms to speed delivery of capabilities to the Armed Forces. Solicitation of operational user input to shape future information technology requirements of the Department of Defense.
Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for research, development, test, and evaluation, Defense-wide, for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2022, not more than $15,000,000 may be expended on the pilot program in any such fiscal year.