REVIEW OF DEFENSE AUTOMATED PRINTING SERVICE FUNCTIONS.

SEC. 350. REVIEW OF DEFENSE AUTOMATED PRINTING SERVICE FUNCTIONS. (a) Review Required.— The Secretary of Defense shall provide for a review of the functions of the Defense Automated Printing Service in accordance with this section and shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on National Security of the House of Representatives the matters required under subsection (f) not later than March 31, 1999. (b) Performance by Independent Entity.— The Secretary of Defense shall select the General Accounting Office, an experienced entity in the private sector, or any other entity outside the Department of Defense to perform the review under this section. The Comptroller General shall perform the review if the Secretary selects the Comptroller General to do so. (c) Consultation.— Regardless of the entity selected by the Secretary under subsection (b) to perform the review, the entity 112 STAT. 1982shall perform the review in consultation with persons in the private sector who have expertise and experience in performing in the private sector functions similar to the functions performed by the Defense Automated Printing Service. If such a person obtains any privileged information (as defined by the Secretary of Defense) as a result of participating in the review, the person may not receive a contract, either through the Department of Defense or the Government Printing Office, to provide services for the Department of Defense similar to the functions performed by the Defense Automated Printing Service for a one-year period beginning on the date the report is submitted to the Secretary of Defense under subsection (e). (d) Elements of Review.— In performing the review under this section, the entity selected under subsection (b) shall specifically address the following: (1) The functions performed by the Defense Automated Printing Service. (2) The functions of the Defense Automated Printing Service that are inherently national security functions and, as such, need to be performed within the Department of Defense. (3) The functions of the Defense Automated Printing Service that are appropriate for transfer to another appropriate entity to perform, including a private sector entity. (4) The appropriate management structure of the Defense Automated Printing Service, the effectiveness of the current structure of the Defense Automated Printing Service in supporting current and future customer requirements, and any plans to address any deficiencies in supporting such requirements. (5) The current and future requirements of customers of the Defense Automated Printing Service. (6) The best business practices that are used by the Defense Automated Printing Service and other best business practices that could be used by the Defense Automated Printing Service. (7) Options for maximizing the Defense Automated Printing Service structure and services to provide the most cost effective service to its customers. (e) Report on Results of Review.— The entity performing the review under this section shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report that sets forth the results of the review. In addition to specifically addressing the matters specified in subsection (d), the report shall also include the following: (1) A list of all sites where functions of the Defense Automated Printing Service are performed by the Defense Automated Printing Service. (2) The total number of the personnel employed by the Defense Automated Printing Service and the locations where the personnel perform the duties as employees. (3) For each site identified under paragraph (1), an assessment of each type of equipment at the site. (4) The types and explanation of the networking and technology integration linking all of the sites referred to in paragraph (1). (5) For each function of the Defense Automated Printing Service determined to be an inherently national security function under subsection (d)(2), a detailed justification for the determination. 112 STAT. 1983 (6) For each function of the Defense Automated Printing Service determined to be appropriate for transfer under subsection (d)(3), a detailed assessment of the costs or savings associated with the transfer. (f) Review and Comments of Secretary of Defense.— (1) After reviewing the report submitted under subsection (e), the Secretary of Defense shall submit the report to Congress. The Secretary shall include with the report the following: (1) The Secretary’s comments and recommendations regarding the report. (2) A plan to transfer to another appropriate entity, or contract with another appropriate entity for, the performance of the functions of the Defense Automated Printing Service that— (A) are not identified in the review as being inherently national security functions; and (B) the Secretary believes should be transferred or contracted for performance outside the Department of Defense in accordance with law. (3) Any recommended legislation and any administrative action that is necessary for transferring or contracting for the performance of the functions. (g) Extension of Requirement for Competitive Procurement of Services.— Section 351(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104–106; 110Stat. 266), as amended by section 351(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104–201; 110Stat. 2490) and section 387(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105–85; 111 Stat. 1713), is further amended by striking out “1998” and inserting in lieu thereof “1999”.