124 STAT. 4264 PUBLIC LAW 111–383—JAN. 7, 2011 ‘‘(3) Funds that are made available for a major defense acquisi- tion program or major automated information system program in accordance with a cost estimate conducted pursuant to subsection (a)(6), but are excess to a cost analysis or target developed pursuant to paragraph (2), shall remain available for obligation in accordance with the terms of applicable authorization and appropriations Acts. ‘‘(4) Funds described in paragraph (3)— ‘‘(A) may be used— ‘‘(i) to cover any increased program costs identified by a revised cost analysis or target developed pursuant to paragraph (2); ‘‘(ii) to acquire additional end items in accordance with the requirements of section 2308 of this title; or ‘‘(iii) to cover the cost of risk reduction and process improvements; and ‘‘(B) may be reprogrammed, in accordance with established procedures, only if determined to be excess to program needs on the basis of a cost estimate developed with the concurrence of the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation.’’. SEC. 812. MANAGEMENT OF MANUFACTURING RISK IN MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS. (a) GUIDANCE REQUIRED.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue comprehensive guidance on the management of manufacturing risk in major defense acquisition programs. (b) ELEMENTS.—The guidance issued under subsection (a) shall, at a minimum— (1) require the use of manufacturing readiness levels as a basis for measuring, assessing, reporting, and communicating manufacturing readiness and risk on major defense acquisition programs throughout the Department of Defense; (2) provide guidance on the definition of manufacturing readiness levels and how manufacturing readiness levels should be used to assess manufacturing risk and readiness in major defense acquisition programs; (3) specify manufacturing readiness levels that should be achieved at key milestones and decision points for major defense acquisition programs; (4) identify tools and models that may be used to assess, manage, and reduce risks that are identified in the course of manufacturing readiness assessments for major defense acquisition programs; and (5) require appropriate consideration of the manufacturing readiness and manufacturing readiness processes of potential contractors and subcontractors as a part of the source selection process for major defense acquisition programs. (c) MANUFACTURING READINESS EXPERTISE.—The Secretary shall ensure that— (1) the acquisition workforce chapter of the annual strategic workforce plan required by section 115b of title 10, United States Code, includes an assessment of the critical manufac- turing readiness knowledge and skills needed in the acquisition workforce and a plan of action for addressing any gaps in such knowledge and skills; and Deadline. 10 USC 2430 note.
