Requirement for contract modifications related to repair capabilities

(a) In general The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a review to identify contract modifications necessary to remove intellectual property constraints that limit the ability of the Department of Defense to conduct maintenance and access the repair materials, including parts, tools, and information, used by the manufacturer or provider or their authorized repair providers to diagnose, maintain, or repair goods covered by a contract. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Part The term part means any replacement part, either new or used, made available by or to an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for purposes of effecting the services of maintenance or repair of digital electronic equipment manufactured by or on behalf of, sold, or otherwise supplied by the OEM. (2) Tool The term tool means any software program, hardware implement, or other apparatus used for diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of digital electronic equipment, including software or other mechanisms that provision, program, or pair a part, calibrate functionality, or perform any other function required to bring the equipment back to fully functional condition.