Sec. 1603. Delegation of Authorities to Space Development Agency
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Section 9086 of title 10, United States Code, as redesignated by section 1081, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: With respect to tranche 0 capabilities and tranche 1 capabilities, to the extent practicable, the Secretary of the Air Force, acting through the Service Acquisition Executive for Space Systems and Programs, shall ensure the delegation to the Agency of— head of contracting authority; and milestone decision authority for the middle tier of acquisition programs. The Service Acquisition Executive for Space Systems and Programs may rescind the delegation of authority under paragraph
(1)for cause or on a case-by-case basis. Not later than 30 days after the date of a rescission under subparagraph (A), the Secretary of the Air Force shall notify the congressional defense committees of such rescission. In this subsection: The term tranche 0 capabilities means capabilities relating to transport, battle management, tracking, custody, navigation, deterrence, and support, that are intended to be achieved by September 30, 2022. The term tranche 1 capabilities means capabilities relating to transport, battle management, tracking, custody, navigation, deterrence, and support, that are intended to be achieved by September 30, 2024. .