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(3) Coordination with activities under such other
current programs for the dissemination of manufac-
turing technology as the Under Secretary considers
appropriate.
(4) Identification of incentives for contractors in
the defense manufacturing base to incorporate and
utilize manufacturing enhancements in the manufac-
turing activities.
SEC. 233. MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIES.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics may—
(1) identify an area of technology where the de-
velopment of an industry-prepared roadmap for new
manufacturing and technology processes applicable to
defense manufacturing requirements would be bene-
ficial to the Department of Defense; and
(2) establish a task force, and act in cooperation,
with the private sector to map the strategy for the de-
velopment of manufacturing processes and tech-
nologies needed to support technology development in
the area identified under paragraph (1).
(b) COMMENCEMENT OF ROADMAPPING.—The Under
Secretary shall commence any roadmapping identified pur-
suant to subsection (a)(1) not later than January 2007.
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SEC. 234. REPORT.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than December 31, 2007,
the Under Secretary of the Defense for Acquisition, Tech-
nology, and Logistics shall submit to the congressional de-
fense committees a report on the actions undertaken by the
Under Secretary under this subtitle during fiscal year 2006.
(b) ELEMENTS.—The report under subsection (a) shall
include—
(1) a comprehensive description of the actions
undertaken under this subtitle during fiscal year
2006;
(2) an assessment of effectiveness of such actions
in enhancing research and development on manufac-
turing technologies and processes, and implementa-
tion of such within the defense manufacturing base;
and
(3) such recommendations as the Under Sec-
retary considers appropriate for additional actions to
be undertaken in order to increase the effectiveness of
the actions undertaken under this subtitle in enhanc-
ing manufacturing activities within the defense man-
ufacturing base.
SEC. 235. DEFINITIONS.
In this subtitle:
(1) DEFENSE MANUFACTURING BASE.—The term
‘‘defense manufacturing base’’ includes any supplier
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of the Department of Defense, including a supplier of
raw materials.
(2) EXTENDED PRODUCTION ENTERPRISE.—The
term ‘‘extended production enterprise’’ means a sys-
tem in which key entities, including entities engaged
in product development, manufacturing, sourcing,
and user entities, in the manufacturing chain are
linked together through information technology and
other means to promote efficiency and productivity.
(3) MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘Manufacturing Extension
Partnership Program’’ means the Manufacturing Ex-
tension Partnership Program of the Department of
Commerce.
(4) MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.—
The term ‘‘Manufacturing Technology Program’’
means the Manufacturing Technology Program under
the Director of Defense Research and Engineering
under section 2521 of title 10, United States Code.
(5) SMALL
BUSINESS
INNOVATION
RESEARCH
PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘Small Business Innovation
Research Program’’ has the meaning given that term
in section 2055(11) of title 10, United States Code.
(6) SMALL
BUSINESS
TECHNOLOGY
TRANSFER
PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘Small Business Technology
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Transfer Program’’ has the meaning given that term
in section 2500(12) of title 10, United States Code.
Subtitle E—Other Matters
SEC. 241. EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR LEADERSHIP OF
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TEST RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT CENTER.
(a) DIRECTOR OF CENTER.—Paragraph (1) of section
196(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by strik-
ing ‘‘commissioned officers’’ and all that follows through the
end of the sentence and inserting ‘‘individuals who have
substantial experience in the field of test and evaluation.’’.
(b) DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CENTER.—Paragraph (2)
of such section is amended by striking ‘‘senior civilian offi-
cers and employees of the Department of Defense’’ and in-
serting ‘‘individuals’’.
SEC. 242. TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION.
(a) CLARIFICATION
OF
DUTIES
OF
TECHNOLOGY
TRANSITION COUNCIL.—Paragraph (2) of section 2359a(g)
of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as fol-
lows:
‘‘(2) The duty of the Council shall be to support the
Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and
Logistics in the development of policies to facilitate the
rapid transition of technologies from science and technology