Code, is amended by inserting after section 2228 the following new section: 2228a. National Center for Military Painter Training and Applied Research (a) In general The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight, shall seek to enter into a contract with an eligible institution under which the institution will carry out the functions described in subsection (c). (b) Designation The Secretary shall designate the institution that is awarded a contract under subsection (a) as the National Center for Military Painting and Applied Research (referred to in this section as the Center ). (c) Functions The Center shall— (1) serve as a testing facility for the application of new paint coatings developed by industry-leading research and development facilities