; (B) a complete life cycle cost estimate with supporting documentation; (C) verification of such life cycle cost estimate against independent cost estimates, and reconciliation of any differences; (D) a cost-benefit analysis with supporting documentation; (E) an integrated master schedule with supporting documentation; (F) plans for conducting systems engineering reviews and test and evaluation activities throughout development to support production and deployment decisions; (G) an acquisition plan that outlines the procurement approach, including planned contracting vehicles; (H) a logistics and support plan for operating and maintaining deployed capabilities until they are disposed of or retired; and (I) an acquisition program baseline (as such term is defined in section 830) that is traceable to the program’s operational requirements required under (a), life cycle cost estimate required under (b), and integrated master schedule required under (e); (2) prepare cost estimates and schedules for major acquisition programs, as required under subparagraphs (B) and (E), in a manner consistent with best practices as identified by the Comptroller General of the United States; (3) ensure any revisions to the acquisition documentation maintained pursuant to subsection (a)(1) are reviewed and approved in accordance with departmental policy; and (4) submit certain acquisition documentation to the Under Secretary for Management to inform submission to Congress of an annual progress report on the Department’s acquisitions as required by section 840 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 as amended. (b) Waiver On a case-by-case basis with respect to any major acquisition program under this section, the Secretary may waive the requirement under paragraph (4) of subsection (a) for a fiscal year if either— (1) such program has not— (A) entered the full rate production phase in the acquisition lifecycle; (B) had a reasonable cost estimate established; and (C) had a system configuration defined fully