; and (2) ensure development of the manufacturing and distribution capacity needed to be able to produce and distribute as rapidly as possible valuable coronavirus treatments and vaccines as they become available. (d) Activities In carrying out this section, the Board may engage in any of the following: (1) Evaluating needs, uses, and potential shortages of supplies and equipment. (2) Procuring and distributing supplies and equipment. (3) Providing financial guaranties for all or portions of the costs of production of any goods and services. (4) Contracting for advisory services. (e) Staff of Federal agencies Upon request of the Chair of the Board, the head of any Federal department or agency may detail any of the personnel of that department or agency to the Board to assist it in carrying out its duties under this section. (f) Procurement methods The Board— (1) shall make maximum effort to carry out its procurement using voluntary methods