; or (iii) accommodate any manufacturing operations related to critical goods that are being relocated to the United States or to an ally or key international partner. (H) The development of tools or processes that relate to procuring, transporting, or storing critical goods. (2) The manufacture or acquisition of a substitute for a critical good, industrial equipment, or manufacturing technology. (3) The establishment, improvement, development, expansion, or preservation of surge capacity or stockpiling of a critical good or industrial equipment, as appropriate and necessary. (4) The establishment, improvement, or preservation of diverse, secure, reliable, and strong sources and locations of a critical good in the United States. (f) Eligible entities The following entities are eligible to receive loans and loan guarantees under this section: (1) A domestic manufacturer. (2) A domestic enterprise. (3) A State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a State. (4) A Tribal government. (5) A manufacturing extension center established as part of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership. (6) A manufacturing USA institute as described in section 34(d) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( 15 U.S.C. 278s(d) ). (7) An institution of higher education acting as part of a consortium, partnership, or joint venture with another eligible entity described in paragraphs (1) through (6). (8) A public or private nonprofit organization or association acting as part of a consortium, partnership, or joint venture with another eligible entity described in paragraphs (1) through (6). (9) A consortium, partnership, or joint venture of two or more eligible entities described under paragraphs (1) through (8). (g) Requirements The Under Secretary may only make a loan or loan guarantee available to an eligible entity if the Under Secretary makes a determination of the following: (1) The loan or loan guarantee is for an activity described under subsection (e). (2) Without a loan or loan guarantee the