Sec. 801. Acquisition workforce educational partnerships

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Subchapter IV of chapter 87 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1746 the following new section: The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall establish a program within Defense Acquisition University to— facilitate the engagement of experts in instructional design from participants in the acquisition research organization established under section 2361a with the faculty of the Defense Acquisition University to organize and adjust the curriculum of the Defense Acquisition University, as appropriate, to ensure that— the curriculum accords with the educational framework commonly known as Bloom’s taxonomy; classes are composed of students from diverse positions in the acquisition workforce; and higher level classes require students to create solutions to operational challenges related to acquisition policy reform through human-centered design projects; in coordination with the Office of Human Capital Initiatives, facilitate the retention of critical members of the acquisition workforce by providing academic advising with respect to classes offered by the Defense Acquisition University to both members of the acquisition workforce and the supervisors of the members to ensure that each member takes the classes that are suited to the experience level, position, and professional development of such member; partner with extramural institutions to offer training to all members of the acquisition workforce addressing operational challenges that affect procurement decision-making, including training on— intellectual property and data rights negotiations; the effects of climate change and the need to invest in mitigating such effects throughout the full life cycle of a project; partnering with contractors and other suppliers to attract new companies with emerging technologies and to ensure supply chain resiliency; and enabling rapid and efficient procurement of technologies in a manner that permits quick response to technological changes; support the partnerships between the Department of Defense and extramural institutions with missions relating to the training and development of members of the acquisition workforce; accelerate the adoption of flexible contracting techniques by the acquisition workforce by expanding the availability of training on such techniques and incorporating such training into the curriculum of the Defense Acquisition University, including partnering with extramural institutions to expand the availability of training related to transaction authorities under sections 2371 and 2371b to attorneys and technical specialists; and enhance the reputation of the faculty of the Defense Acquisition University by— building partnerships between the faculty of the Defense Acquisition University and participants in the activity established under section 2361a; and supporting the preparation and drafting of the reports required under subsection (f)(2).

Not later than the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the President of the Defense Acquisition University shall reorganize and adjust the curriculum of the Defense Acquisition University, as appropriate, to comply with the criteria described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and

(C)of subsection (a)(1). There is established in the Office of the President of the Defense Acquisition University the position of Program Director of Strategic Partnerships. The Program Director of Strategic Partnerships shall establish, develop, and maintain partnerships between the Defense Acquisition University and extramural institutions. The President of the Defense Acquisition University shall appoint the Program Director of Strategic Partnerships. Not later than 180 days after the enactment of this section, the President of the Defense Acquisition University shall appoint a Program Director of Strategic Partnerships. The Secretary of Defense may direct other elements of the Department of Defense to provide personnel, resources, and other support to the program established under this section, as the Secretary determines appropriate. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the President of the Defense Acquisition University shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for implementing the program established under this section. The plan required under subparagraph

(A)shall include the following: Plans that describe any support that will be provided for the program by other elements of the Department of Defense under paragraph (1). Plans for the implementation of the program, including plans for— future funding and administrative support of the program; integration of the program into the programming, planning, budgeting, and execution process of the Department of Defense; integration of the program with the other programs and initiatives within the Department relating to innovation and outreach to the academic and the private sector; and performance indicators by which the program will be assessed and evaluated. A description of any additional authorities the Secretary of Defense may require to carry out the responsibilities under this section. Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment may use amounts available in the Defense Acquisition Workforce and Development Account (as established under section 1705) to carry out the requirements of this section. Not later than September 30, 2022, and annually thereafter, the President of the Defense Acquisition University shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the congressional defense committees a report describing the activities conducted under this section during the one-year period ending on the date on which such report is submitted. Except as provided in subparagraph (C), not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this section, and not later than March 1 of each year thereafter, each individual employed by the Defense Acquisition University as a full-time professor, instructor, or lecturer and each group created under subparagraph

(B)shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the area of Federal acquisition expertise of such individual or group, including— developments in such area during the one-year ending on the date on which the report is submitted; and suggested legislative and regulatory reforms. The President of the Defense Acquisition University may group together individuals described in subparagraph

(A)that the President of the Defense Acquisition University determines to be experts in the same or substantially overlapping areas of Federal acquisition. Subparagraph

(A)shall not apply with respect to an individual that is a member of a group created under subparagraph

(B)for any year in which such group submits a report under this paragraph to which such individual contributed as a member of such group. Section 1080(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 ( Public Law 114–92 ; 129 Stat. 1000; 10 U.S.C. 111 note), as amended by section 1061(j) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–328 ; 130 Stat. 2405; 10 U.S.C. 111 note), does not apply with respect to the reports required to be submitted to Congress under this section. In this section: The term acquisition workforce has the meaning given such term in section 1705(g). The term extramural institutions means participants in an activity established under section 2361a, public sector organizations, and nonprofit credentialing organizations. The term human-centered design means a solution to a problem that is based on a problem-solving approach under which the individual or entity seeking to solve the problem— develops an understanding of the problem primarily by interacting with individuals who are experiencing the problem; creates solutions to the problem that are based on such understanding and which are designed to address the needs of such individuals with respect to the problem; and involves such individuals in the development and testing of such solutions. The term nonprofit credentialing organization means a nonprofit organization that offers a credentialing program that— is accredited by a nationally-recognized, third-party personnel certification program accreditor; is sought or accepted by employers within the industry or sector involved as a recognized, preferred, or required credential for recruitment, screening, hiring, retention, or advancement purposes; and where appropriate, is endorsed by a nationally-recognized trade association or organization representing a significant part of the industry or sector; or meets credential standards of a Federal agency. The term technical specialist means an individual who is authorized by the Secretary of Defense or a Secretary of a military department to enter into agreements under the authority of section 2371 or 2371b and is not otherwise authorized to enter into procurement contracts or cooperative agreements. . The table of sections for subchapter IV of chapter 87 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1746 the following new item: 1746a. Acquisition workforce educational partnerships. .

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