; and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection (f): (f) Use of partnership intermediaries to promote defense research and education (1) Subject to the approval of the Secretary or the head of the another department or agency of the Federal Government concerned, the Director of a Center may enter into a contract, memorandum of understanding or other transition with a partnership intermediary that provides for the partnership intermediary to perform services for the Department of Defense that increase the likelihood of success in the conduct of cooperative or joint activities of the Center with industry or academic institutions. (2) In this subsection, the term partnership intermediary means an agency of a State or local government, or a nonprofit entity owned in whole or in part by, chartered by, funded in whole or in part by, or operated in whole or in part by or on behalf of a State or local government, that assists, counsels, advises, evaluates, or otherwise cooperates with industry or academic institutions that need or can make demonstrably productive use of technology-related assistance from a Center. . 219. Limitation on use of funds for Surface Navy Laser Weapon System (a) Limitation None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to exceed a procurement quantity of one Surface Navy Laser Weapon System, also known as the High Energy Laser and Integrated Optical-dazzler with Surveillance (HELIOS), per fiscal year, unless the Secretary of the Navy submits to the congressional defense committees a report on such system with the elements set forth in subsection (b). (b) Elements The elements set forth in this subsection are, with respect to the system described in subsection (a), the following: (1) A document setting forth the requirements for the system, including desired performance characteristics. (2) An acquisition plan that includes the following: (A) A program schedule to accomplish design completion, technology maturation,