; and (E) conduct or assist with mediation if technical data delivered pursuant to a contract is incomplete or does not comply with the terms of the contract. (3) (A) In order to achieve the purpose set forth in paragraph (1), the Director shall ensure the cadre has the appropriate number of staff and such staff possesses the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to carry out the duties under paragraph (2), including in relevant areas of law, contracting, acquisition, logistics, and systems engineering. (B) Civilian personnel from within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, military departments, Defense Agencies, and combatant commands may be detailed to serve as members of the cadre, upon request of the Director. (C) The Director may use the authorities for highly qualified experts under section 9903 of title 5, to hire experts as members of the cadre who are skilled professionals in intellectual property and related matters. (D) The Director may enter into a contract with a private-sector entity for highly specialized expertise to support the cadre. Such entity shall be considered a covered Government support contractor, as defined in section 2320 of this title. (E) In establishing the cadre, the Director shall give preference to civilian employees of the Department of Defense, rather than members of the armed forces, to maintain continuity in the cadre. (F) The Director is authorized to use funding from the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund for the purpose of recruitment, training, and retention of the cadre, including paying salaries of newly hired members of the cadre for up to three years. (G) Members of the cadre shall be supervised by and report to the Director. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 2322. Management of intellectual property matters within the Department of Defense. . (b) Placement in the Office of the Secretary of Defense Subsection 131(b)(8) of title 10,