; and (C) a process for making investment determinations based on information obtained pursuant to subparagraphs (A) and (B). 213. Activities on identification and development of enhanced personal protective equipment against blast injury (a) Activities required (1) In general During fiscal years 2019 and 2020, the Secretary of the Army shall carry out a set of activities to identify and develop personal equipment to provide enhanced protection against injuries caused by blasts in combat and training. (2) Action with DOTE The Secretary shall undertake all actions required of the Secretary under this section jointly with the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation. (b) Activities (1) Continuous evaluation process For purposes of the activities required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall establish a process to continuously solicit from government, industry, academia, and other appropriate entities personal protective equipment that is ready for testing and evaluation in order to identify and evaluate equipment or clothing that is more effective in protecting members of the Armed Forces from the harmful effects of blast injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, and would be suitable for expedited procurement and fielding. (2) Goals The goals of the activities shall include: (A) Development of streamlined requirements for procurement of personal protective equipment. (B) Appropriate testing of personal protective equipment prior to procurement and fielding. (C) Development of expedited mechanisms for deployment of effective personal protective equipment. (D) Identification of areas of research in which increased investment has the potential to improve the quality of personal protective equipment and the capability of the industrial base to produce such equipment. (E) Such other goals as the Secretary considers appropriate. (3) Partnerships for certain assessments As part of the activities, the Secretary shall establish research partnerships with appropriate academic institutions for purposes of assessing