position, navigation, and timing efforts and quantum sensors at technology readiness level six or higher. (D) Integrate the prototyping activities under subparagraph (C) with the needs of the unified combatant commands. (E) Accelerate the transition of advanced QIS technology from the research and development phase into operational use. (F) Expand the QIS workforce of the United States and the QIS workforces of nations that are allies and partners of the United States. (5) Contract authority The Secretary may make grants and enter into contracts and other agreements, on a competitive basis, to support the activities of the Center. (6) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029. (f) Research opportunities and workforce planning (1) Enhancement of research opportunities Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to increase opportunities for the study of QIS within— (A) the military service academies. (B) the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps