Cross-functional team for the textile industrial base

(a) In general Not later than April 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall institute a cross-functional team on the textile industrial base to improve supply chain stability and resiliency. The cross-functional team shall meet not less than quarterly. (b) Membership The cross-functional team shall include representatives from— (1) each military service; (2) the Defense Logistics Agency; and (3) the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy. (c) Responsibilities The cross-functional team instituted under subsection (a) shall map the textile industrial base for the service specific requirements and determine which, if any, resiliency measures need to be taken. (d) Competitive pilot program (1) In general Not later than January 1, 2028, the cross-functional team shall establish a competitive pilot program to revitalize supply chains in the domestic textile industrial base. (2) Competitive solicitation The program established under paragraph (1) shall establish competitive solicitation for industrial base analysis and sustainment funding to encourage— (A) surge capacity as required by supply chain mapping; (B) modernization of relevant textile industrial facilities for vertical integration or flexible manufacturing; (C) expansion and qualification of second or alternative sources of supply where single points of failure exist in the industrial base; (D) prioritization of urgent service uniform requirements; and (E) expansion of competition to ensure higher quality products and improved pricing. (3) Briefing The Office of the Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, in coordination with the members of the cross-functional team instituted under subsection (a), shall brief the congressional defense committees— (A) not later than 60 days after initial stand up of the cross-functional team, on membership, meeting schedule, and priorities; (B) not later than 90 days after the completion of initial supply chain mapping, on single points of failure, opportunities for surge capacity, and concerns regarding foreign investment or influence; and (C) annually, on the resources required to create competition and supply chain resiliency necessary in the competitive pilot program, progress made on supply chain mapping, and any other matters relevant to the cross-functional team.