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 124 STAT. 2930 PUBLIC LAW 111–281—OCT. 15, 2010 ‘‘(3) In this subsection each of the terms ‘Level 1 acquisition’ and ‘Level 2 acquisition’ has the meaning that term has in chapter 15 of this title. ‘‘(c) FUNCTIONS OF THE CHIEF ACQUISITION OFFICER.—The func- tions of the Chief Acquisition Officer include— ‘‘(1) monitoring the performance of acquisition projects and programs on the basis of applicable performance measurements and advising the Commandant, through the chain of command, regarding the appropriate business strategy to achieve the mis- sions of the Coast Guard; ‘‘(2) maximizing the use of full and open competition at the prime contract and subcontract levels in the acquisition of property, capabilities, assets, and services by the Coast Guard by establishing policies, procedures, and practices that ensure that the Coast Guard receives a sufficient number of sealed bids or competitive proposals from responsible sources to fulfill the Government’s requirements, including performance and delivery schedules, at the lowest cost or best value consid- ering the nature of the property, capability, asset, or service procured; ‘‘(3) making acquisition decisions in concurrence with the technical authority, or technical authorities, of the Coast Guard, as designated by the Commandant, consistent with all other applicable laws and decisions establishing procedures within the Coast Guard; ‘‘(4) ensuring the use of detailed performance specifications in instances in which performance-based contracting is used; ‘‘(5) managing the direction of acquisition policy for the Coast Guard, including implementation of the unique acquisi- tion policies, regulations, and standards of the Coast Guard; ‘‘(6) developing and maintaining an acquisition career management program in the Coast Guard to ensure that there is an adequate acquisition workforce; ‘‘(7) assessing the requirements established for Coast Guard personnel regarding knowledge and skill in acquisition resources and management and the adequacy of such require- ments for facilitating the achievement of the performance goals established for acquisition management; ‘‘(8) developing strategies and specific plans for hiring, training, and professional development; and ‘‘(9) reporting to the Commandant, through the chain of command, on the progress made in improving acquisition management capability.’’. (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of contents for chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ‘‘56. Chief Acquisition Officer.’’. (c) SELECTION DEADLINE.—As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, but no later than October 1, 2011, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall select a Chief Acquisition Officer under section 56 of title 14, United States Code, as amended by this section. (d) SPECIAL RATE SUPPLEMENTS.— (1) REQUIREMENT TO ESTABLISH.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act and in accordance with part 9701.333 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, Deadline. 14 USC 56 note. 14 USC 56 note. 14 USC 41.