Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act of 2008

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act of 2008 - Prohibits the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating from using a private sector entity as a lead systems integrator (LSI) for Integrated Deepwater Program (IDP) acquisitions, subject to stated exceptions. Requires the Secretary and the IDP LSI, subject to exception, to use full and open competition for any IDP acquisition for which an outside contractor is used. Requires that any IDP contract, delivery order, or task order contain certain terms, including regarding IDP certifications, technical reviews of proposed designs, design changes, and engineering changes, TEMPEST certification standards, and any contract for acquisition of an Offshore Patrol Cutter. Prohibits any IDP contract, delivery order, or task order containing provisions that either commits the Secretary without express written approval by the Secretary or that allows equitable adjustment that differs from the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Requires and regulates an early operational assessment for any major asset type acquired for the Coast Guard. Requires independent third party testing or certification regarding: (1) the assessment of o…