ASSESSMENT OF REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN ITEMS TO ADDRESS SUPPLY CHAIN VULNERABILITIES.

SEC. 844. [10 U.S.C. 4811 note] ASSESSMENT OF REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN ITEMS TO ADDRESS SUPPLY CHAIN VULNERABILITIES. (a) Definitions.—In this section, the term “dual-use” has the meaning given in section 2500 of title 10, United States Code. (b) Assessment.—The Secretary of Defense shall assess the requirements of the Department of Defense for dual-use items covered by section 2533a of title 10, United States Code. (c) Policies.—The Secretary of Defense shall develop or revise and implement relevant policies to track and reduce fluctuations in supply chain forecasting and encourage predictable demand requirements for annual procurements of such dual-use items by the Office the Secretary of Defense, each military department, and the Defense Logistics Agency. (d) Report and Briefings.— (1) Assessment report.— (A) In general.—Not later than December 31, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the assessment conducted under subsection (b). (B) Form.—The report required by subparagraph (A) shall be submitted in an unclassified form, but may include a classified annex to the extent required to protect the national security of the United States. (2) Quarterly briefings.— (A) In general.—Not later than March 1, 2023, and quarterly thereafter until March 1, 2026, each Secretary of a military department and the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency shall brief the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment on the fluctuations in supply chain forecasting and demand requirements for each dual-use item covered by section 2533a of title 10, United States Code. (B) Documentation.—Each briefing under subparagraph (A) shall be accompanied by documentation regarding the particular points of discussion for that briefing, including the fluctuations described in such subparagraph, expressed as a percentage.