ANNUAL COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON THE VH–(XX) PRESIDENTIAL HELICOPTER ACQUISITION PROGRAM.

SEC. 233. ANNUAL COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON THE VH–(XX) PRESIDENTIAL HELICOPTER ACQUISITION PROGRAM.(a) Annual GAO Review.—During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on March 1, 2013, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an annual review of the VH–(XX) aircraft acquisition program.(b) Annual Reports.—(1) In general.—Not later than March 1 of each year beginning in 2011 and ending in 2013, the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report 124 STAT. 4175 on the review of the VH–(XX) aircraft acquisition program conducted under subsection (a).(2) Matters to be included.—Each report on the review of the VH–(XX) aircraft acquisition program shall include the following:(A) The extent to which the program is meeting development and procurement cost, schedule, performance, and risk mitigation goals.(B) With respect to meeting the desired initial operational capability and full operational capability dates for the VH–(XX) aircraft, the progress and results of—(i) developmental and operational testing of the aircraft; and(ii) plans for correcting deficiencies in aircraft performance, operational effectiveness, reliability, suitability, and safety.(C) An assessment of VH–(XX) aircraft procurement plans, production results, and efforts to improve manufacturing efficiency and supplier performance.(D) An assessment of the acquisition strategy of the VH–(XX) aircraft, including whether such strategy is in compliance with acquisition management best-practices and the acquisition policy and regulations of the Department of Defense.(E) A risk assessment of the integrated master schedule and the test and evaluation master plan of the VH–(XX) aircraft as it relates to—(i) the probability of success;(ii) the funding required for such aircraft compared with the funding programmed; and(iii) development and production concurrency.(3) Additional information.—In submitting to the congressional defense committees the first report under paragraph (1) and a report following any changes made by the Secretary of the Navy to the baseline documentation of the VH–(XX) aircraft acquisition program, the Comptroller General shall include, with respect to such program, an assessment of the sufficiency and objectivity of—(A) the analysis of alternatives;(B) the initial capabilities document;(C) the capabilities development document; and(D) the systems requirement document.