; (B) that will never connect to any network of the Federal Government; and (C) over which the head of the agency will not have operational direction or control. (3) Simplified acquisition threshold Notwithstanding section 1905 of title 41, United States Code, the requirements under paragraph (1) shall apply to a contract or subcontract in amounts not greater than the simplified acquisition threshold. (b) Waiver (1) Authority The head of an agency may waive the prohibition under subsection (a)(1) with respect to an unmanned aircraft system if the Chief Information Officer of that agency determines that— (A) the waiver is necessary in the interest of national security; (B) procuring, obtaining, or using the unmanned aircraft system is necessary for research, testing, evaluation, or training purposes; or (C) the unmanned aircraft system is used— (i) in a manner that does not implicate agency operational or cybersecurity concerns; or (ii) in other circumstances in which the head of the agency determines the risks are minimal or acceptable. (2) Agency process The Director shall establish a standardized process for the Chief Information Officer of each agency to follow in determining whether the waiver under paragraph (1) may be granted. (c) Reports to Congress (1) Report Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 2 years thereafter until the date that is 6 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States, in consultation with the heads of other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Oversight and Accountability of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives a report— (A) on the effectiveness of the process established under subsection (b)(2); (B) that contains recommended best practices for the procurement of unmanned aircraft systems