Procurement and use of domestic silicon anode materials
Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations › Title VIII — Acquisition Policy, Acquisition Management, and Related Matters › Subtitle B — Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures, and Limitations
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(a) Programs for battery cells and battery systems With respect to a program to procure, test, or approve a battery cell or battery system, the Secretary of Defense shall prioritize, to the extent feasible, the use of silicon anode materials manufactured in the United States or provided by domestic suppliers in such programs if such materials meet or enhance performance, safety, or cost requirements as set forth by the Department. (b) Procurement of battery cells and battery systems The Secretary of Defense shall, to the maximum extent practicable, procure battery cells and battery systems incorporating silicon anode materials manufactured in the United States or provided by domestic suppliers using intellectual property developed in the United States. (c) Coordination The Secretary of Defense shall coordinate with the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency and each Secretary of a military department to take such action as may be necessary to align procurement policies, qualification standards, and supply chain strategies for domestic production of silicon anode materials technologies and to reduce reliance on foreign-sourced silicon anode materials for battery cells and battery systems.