Sec. 114. Strategy for the procurement of accessories for the next generation squad weapon
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The Secretary of the Army shall develop and implement a strategy to identify, test, qualify, and procure, on a competitive basis, accessories for the next generation squad weapon of the Army, including magazines and other components that could affect the performance of such weapon. Not later than one year after a decision is made to enter into full-rate production for the next generation squad weapon, the Secretary of the Army shall conduct a market survey to identify accessories for such weapon, including magazines and other components, that could affect the weapon’s performance.
After completing the market survey under paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Army may compete, select, procure, and conduct tests of such components to qualify such components for purchase and use. A decision to qualify such components shall be based on established technical standards for operational safety and weapon effectiveness. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing or a report on— the strategy developed and implemented by the Secretary under subsection (a); and the results of the market survey and qualification activities under subsection (b).