Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act

Summary

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.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 3 August 2007

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 3 August 2007

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 31 July 2007

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 31 July 2007

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 31 July 2007

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 30 July 2007

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 30 July 2007

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 14 June 2007

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 14 June 2007

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 14 June 2007

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