Sec. 1801. Transfer and reorganization of defense acquisition statutes
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Not later than February 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a process to engage interested parties and experts from the public and private sectors, as determined appropriate by the Secretary, in a comprehensive review of this title and the amendments made by this title. Not later than March 15, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report evaluating this title and the amendments made by this title that shall include the following elements:
Specific recommendations for modifications to the legislative text of this title and the amendments made by this title, along with a list of conforming amendments to law required by this title and the amendments made by this title. A summary of activities conducted pursuant to the process established under subsection (a), including an assessment of the effect of this title and the amendments made by this title on related Department of Defense activities, guidance, and interagency coordination.
An implementation plan for updating the regulations and guidance relating to this title and the amendments made by this title that contains the following elements: A description of how the plan will be implemented. A schedule with milestones for the implementation of the plan. A description of the assignment of roles and responsibilities for the implementation of the plan. A description of the resources required to implement the plan. A description of how the plan will be reviewed and assessed to monitor progress.
Such other items as the Secretary considers appropriate. Except as specifically provided, this title and the amendments made by this title shall take effect on January 1, 2022. Not later than January 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall take such action as necessary to revise or modify the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation and other existing authorities affected by the enactment of this title and the amendments made by this title. The Secretary of Defense shall apply the law as in effect on December 31, 2021, with respect to contracts entered into during the covered period.
In this paragraph, the term covered period means the period beginning on January 1, 2022, and ending on the earlier of— the date on which the Secretary of Defense revises or modifies authorities pursuant to paragraph (2); or January 1, 2023.