; (2) host significant artificial intelligence enabled high-performance computing systems; (3) have a workforce with experience in advanced computing techniques; (4) are geographically proximate to one of the research laboratories of the Administration; and (5) have a workforce with experience in weather and climate modeling or computation. (d) Multi-Year contracts The Administrator and the Secretary may enter into multi-year contracts in accordance with section 3903 of title 41, United States Code, and shall ensure compliance with all provisions of that section, to support operational research and development related to advanced computing techniques. (e) Report Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report evaluating the following: (1) The effectiveness of the Initiative, including applied research discoveries and advanced modeling improvements achieved through the Initiative. (2) Potential opportunities to expand capabilities of the Department and the Administration with respect to advanced computing techniques. (3) The need for collaboration on advanced computing techniques between the Department and the Administration. (f) Sunset The authority under this section shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. 5. Research security The activities authorized or required to be conducted under this Act shall be carried out in a manner consistent with subtitle D of title VI of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 19231 et seq. ).