Sec. 907. Defense Science Board study on optimal organizational structure for digital solution and software delivery
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The Secretary of Defense shall direct the Defense Science Board to conduct a comprehensive study to evaluate and recommend the most optimal organizational structure within the Office of the Secretary of Defense to align and maximize the output of digital solutions engineering and software delivery activities across the Department of Defense. The study required under subsection
(a)shall include the following elements: An assessment of existing organizational structures and organizations supporting digital solutions engineering and software delivery across the Department of Defense, including— current responsibilities, requirements, and deliverables of software delivery organizations across the Department of Defense; limitations based on current enterprise data management platforms; optimization of resource allocation and utilization processes; and integration challenges and opportunities with Department-wide digital solution engineering and software delivery initiatives. An evaluation of potential organizational courses of action for supporting digital solutions engineering within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, including— establishment of a new defense agency or Department of Defense field activity; integration into an existing defense agency or Department of Defense field activity; consolidation of digital development functions within existing Office of the Secretary of Defense staff organizations; optimization of current organizational structures and authorities; hybrid approaches combining elements of the options described in subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D); and any other organizational structures deemed appropriate by the Defense Science Board. Recommendations on the selection of the optimal organizational structure, including— analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of each course of action evaluated under paragraph (2); evaluation of cost-effectiveness and resource implications; application of lessons from similar industry or academic entities performing similar work; consideration of governance and execution framework requirements; assessment of the implementation of and execution of governance structures, including artificial intelligence model management; and recommendations for unique acquisition authorities to support rapid digital solutions engineering and deployment. Transition recommendations for implementing the selected organizational structure, including— detailed implementation timeline and milestones; resource requirements and funding mechanisms; and legislative or regulatory changes needed. Not later than February 1, 2027, the Board shall transmit to the Secretary of Defense a final report on the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a). Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives the final report under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit the report to the congressional defense committees, together with such comments as the Secretary considers appropriate. In this section: The term digital solutions engineering means the development, deployment, and sustainment of artificial intelligence systems, software applications, data engineering solutions, data analytics platforms, and other digital technologies for operational and business purposes. The term software delivery organizations means organizational units dedicated to the rapid development, deployment, and sustainment of software applications and digital solutions.