Sec. 873. Combatant command experimentation authority

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Each commander of a combatant command shall have the authority to conduct experimentation, prototyping, and technology demonstrations to support the development and testing of innovative technologies and capability solutions to address operational needs identified by the combatant command. The commander of a combatant command may use the special authorities for contracting described in subsection

(b)of section 843 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 ( Public Law 118–31 ; 10 U.S.C. 3601 note) for activities carried out under subsection (a), provided that the procedures described in such section are followed. Upon completion of an experiment, prototype, or technology demonstration, if a commander of a combatant command submits to a senior contracting official (as defined in section 1737 of title 10, United States Code) a written determination that the demonstrated technology or capability meets the operational need of the combatant command, such written determination may be used to fulfill the following requirements: A justification for using other than competitive procedures under section 3204 of title 10, United States Code, to acquire the technology or capability which was successfully demonstrated. A validated capability needs statement or a written determination that the capability is needed to address a deficiency that affects performance of missions assigned to that command. The authority under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2028. The Chairman on of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall include in each report required after the date of the enactment of this Act by subsection

(e)of section 843 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 ( Public Law 118–31 ; 6 U.S.C. 3601 note) an explanation of each use of the authority under this section during the period covered by the report.

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Procedures for urgent acquisition and deployment of capabilities needed in response to urgent operational needs or vital national security interest
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Sec. 873

Combatant command experimentation authority

Pub. L.Public Law 118-31

U.S.C.§ 3601

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