A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that, to the maximum extent practicable, commercially available products are used to fulfill equipment and supply requirements of the Department of Defense.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Federal defense procurement provisions to require the Secretary of Defense, to the maximum extent practicable, to provide for the use of nondevelopmental items (commercially available items) to fulfill defense procurement requirements. Directs the Secretary to prescribe regulations to carry out this Act. Defines "nondevelopmental item." Directs the Comptroller General to conduct an independent evaluation of the actions taken by the Secretary to carry out this Act, and to report the results of the evaluation to the Congress no later than one year after the enactment of this Act. Requires the Secretary to report to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees concerning the removal of impediments to the acquisition of nondevelopmental items, and the recommendation of appropriate legislation to promote the maximum use of such items in fulfilling the equipment and supply requirements of the Department of Defense. Requires the Secretary to take appropriate steps to remove any impediments.…