Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act

Bill: 110-hr-2722
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
Introduced: 2007-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Coast guard
Competitive bidding
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Cost accounting
Cost overruns
Crime and Law Enforcement
Defense procurement
Department of Homeland Security
Economics and Public Finance
Federal officials
Government Operations and Politics
Government contractors
Government procurement
Governmental investigations
Helicopters
Patrol aircraft
Patrol ships
Salaries
Science, Technology, Communications
Subcontractors
Technology assessment
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: 
Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act - Prohibits the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating from using a private sector entity as a lead systems integrator for future Integrated Deepwater Systems Program (Program) procurements. Directs the Secretary, subject to exception, to use full and open competition for certain Deepwater Program acquisitions. Imposes other Program requirements, including certain required contract terms, development of a life cycle cost estimate, and assignment of a separate contract officers.
 
Requires the Coast Guard commandant to appoint or designate a career reserved employee as Chief Acquisition Officer for the Coast Guard to monitor Coast Guard acquisition activities, increase the use of full and open competition, and ensure the use of detailed performance specifications when performance-based contracting is used.
 
Directs the Secretary to cause each cutter, other than a National Security Cutter, acquired after enactment of this Act to be classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. Requires certain other testing and certification to be done by independent third parties. Requires the Secretary to cause the first in class of a major asset acquisition of a cutter or an aircraft to be subjected to an assessment of operational capability conducted by the Secretary of the Navy.
 
Requires specified reports concerning National Security Cutters, the Program, and other matters.

action_date: 2007-07-31
text: 
Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act - Prohibits the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating from using a private sector entity as a lead systems integrator for future Integrated Deepwater Systems Program (Program) procurements. Allows completion of existing delivery and task orders. Allows the Secretary to obtain assistance from federal agencies and, by grant, contract, or cooperative agreement, from private sector entities. Directs the Secretary, subject to exception, to use full and open competition for certain Deepwater Program acquisitions. Imposes other Program requirements, including certain required contract terms, development of a life cycle cost estimate, and assignment of a separate contract officers.
 
(Sec. 3) Requires the Coast Guard commandant to appoint or designate a career reserved employee as Chief Acquisition Officer for the Coast Guard to monitor Coast Guard acquisition activities, increase the use of full and open competition, and ensure the use of detailed performance specifications when performance-based contracting is used. Requires the commandant, subject to appropriations, to establish special rate supplements that provide higher pay levels for employees necessary to carry out the amendment made by this paragraph.
 
(Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary to cause each cutter, other than a National Security Cutter, acquired after enactment of this Act to be classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. Requires certain other testing and certification to be done by independent third parties. Requires the Secretary to cause the first in class of a major asset acquisition of a cutter or an aircraft to be subjected to an assessment of operational capability conducted by the Secretary of the Navy.
 
(Sec. 5) Requires specified reports, including concerning : (1) National Security Cutters; (2) the Program, (3) change orders; (4) technology risks and maturity; (5) cost overruns, (6) a plan for management of acquisitions programs, financial management, engineering and logistics management, and contract management; and (7) any Coast Guard mission performance gap due to the removal of Program assets from service. 
 
(Sec. 7) Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a memorandum of understanding or a memorandum of agreement with the Secretary of the Navy to provide for the use of the Navy Systems Commands to assist the Coast Guard with the oversight of Coast Guard major acquisition programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-08-03
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll No. 773). (text: CR H8930-8932)
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll No. 773).(text: CR H8930-8932)
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9229-9230)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2722.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 7/31/2007 H8930-8935)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Mr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 172.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-270.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-270.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Introduced in House