12 2 STA T .459 4 PUBLIC LA W 11 0– 41 7—O CT. 14 , 200 8ofDe fe ns efo rAcqui si t ion ,T ec h no l o gy , a n dL ogistics, the Assistant S ecretary of Defense for N et w or k s and I nfor m ation Integration, and the Director of Op erational Test and Ev aluation .( c )CONTE NT S O FR E P O R TS. — Each of the reports required under su b section (a) shall address the following matters for the period covered by the report
( 1 ) F or each Ne x t G eneration Enterprise Networks contract entered into by the Secretary of Defense— (A) the metrics used for quantitatively measuring the performance of the entity with which the Secretary has entered into the contract and, based on such metrics, an assessment of the performance of such entity during such period
( B ) the qualitative measures used to assess the performance of such entity and, based on such qualitative measures, an assessment of the performance of such entity during such period; (C) the mechanisms for providing incentives to improve the performance of such entity, the processes for deter - mining incentive payments, and the use of incentive pay- ments made during such period; and (D) the mechanisms for penali z ing such entity for poor performance, the processes for determining penalties, and the use of such penalties during such period. ( 2 ) Any progress made during such period to transition information technology services from the Navy M arine Corps Intranet program to the Next Generation Enterprise Networks program, including the transfer of intellectual property and infrastructure, and a description of contracting mechanisms used to facilitate such transition and the provision of services related to such transition. ( 3 ) An assessment of any issues arising during such period that relate to the valuation and ownership of intellectual prop- erty and infrastructure in the Navy Marine Corps Intranet program. ( 4 ) Any activities carried out by the Next Generation Enter- prise Networks Governance Board to resolve issues related to the Next Generation Enterprise Network program. ( 5 ) An assessment of the operational effectiveness and suit- ability of the Next Generation Enterprise Networks program during such period based on testing activities and other assess- ments. ( 6 ) A description of the information security and informa- tion assurance posture and performance of the Next Generation Enterprise Networks program during such period. ( 7 ) The schedule, status, and goals of the early transition activities between the Navy Marine Corps Intranet program and the Next Generation Enterprise Networks program carried out during such period. ( 8 ) A description of the role of the Next Generation Enter- prise Networks program with the Navy ’ s network environment. ( 9 ) An updated acquisition milestone schedule, including any changes from previous planned schedules, the status of achieving milestones, and mitigation strategies for maintaining program schedule performance. (d) DE ADLI NEFORS UBM ITTAL OF REPORTS.—The Secretary of Defense shall submit the semi-annual reports required under this
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