; and (3) as part of this environment, establish a foundational data layer to enable advanced data analytics on the acquisition enterprise of the Department, to include business process reengineering to improve productivity. (c) Use of prototypes in acquisition activities The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall encourage the use of these prototypes to model, develop, and test any procedures, policies, instructions, or other forms of direction and guidance that may be required to support acquisition training, practices, and policies of the Department of Defense. (d) Funding The Secretary may use the authority under section 1705(e)(4)(B) of title 10, United States Code, to develop acquisition support prototypes and tools under this program. 896. Pilot program for adoption of acquisition strategy for Defense Base Act insurance (a) In general The Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot program for the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for purposes of adopting an acquisition strategy for insurance required by the Defense Base Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.) in order to minimize the cost of such insurance to the Department of Defense. (b) Criteria The pilot program acquisition strategy developed pursuant to subsection (a) shall address the following criteria: (1) Minimize overhead costs associated with obtaining insurance required by the Defense Base Act, such as direct or indirect costs for contract management and contract administration. (2) Minimize costs for coverage of such insurance consistent with realistic assumptions regarding the likelihood of incurred claims by contractors of the Department and USACE. (3) Provide for a correlation of premiums paid in relation to claims incurred that is modeled on best practices in government and industry for similar kinds of insurance. (4) Provide for a competitive marketplace for insurance required by the Defense Base Act to the maximum extent practicable. (c) Single contract (1) In general In adopting the pilot program acquisition