of Defense, and the Coast Guard. (D) Authorization for secretary to procure drugs directly (i) In general The Secretary may procure a drug manufactured pursuant to a competitive license under subparagraph (A) for purposes of this part or pursuant to a Federal program license under subparagraph (C)(ii) for purposes of a Federal program directly from the entity manufacturing the drug pursuant to such a license. (ii) Clarification regarding application of buy american act In the case where the Secretary procures a drug under this subparagraph, the provisions of chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Buy American Act ) shall apply. (E) Priority for u.s. manufacturers in authorizing competitive licenses In authorizing a competitive license under this paragraph, the Secretary— (i) shall give preference to entities that the Secretary determines have the highest safety and security standards