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Part B— Transportation Security Administration Acquisition Improvements
§ 563c. Inventory utilization

(a) In generalBefore the procurement of additional quantities of equipment to fulfill a mission need, the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall utilize any existing units in the Administration’s inventory to meet that need.
(b) Tracking of inventory(1) In generalThe Administrator shall establish a process for tracking—(A) the location of security-related equipment in the inventory under subsection (a);
(B) the utilization status of security-related technology in the inventory under subsection (a); and
(C) the quantity of security-related equipment in the inventory under subsection (a).
(2) Internal controlsThe Administrator shall implement internal controls to ensure up-to-date accurate data on security-related technology owned, deployed, and in use.
(c) Logistics management(1) In generalThe Administrator shall establish logistics principles for managing inventory in an effective and efficient manner.
(2) Limitation on just-in-time logisticsThe Administrator may not use just-in-time logistics if doing so—(A) would inhibit necessary planning for large-scale delivery of equipment to airports or other facilities; or
(B) would unduly diminish surge capacity for response to a terrorist threat.

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