; and (4) for purposes of protecting the national security interests of the United States during directed operations that fall below the level of armed conflict. (b) Applicability In carrying out subsection (a), the HCA may utilize the following authorities to rapidly respond to time-sensitive or unplanned emergency situations: (1) For actions taken under subsection (a) in the case of a contract to be awarded and performed, or purchase to be made, in the United States, simplified procedures for a single contracting action may be used up to $15,000. (2) For actions taken under subsection (a) in the case of a contract to be awarded and performed, or purchase to be made, outside the United States, simplified procedures for a single contracting action may be used up to $25,000. (3) For purposes of section 3205(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, the applicable threshold is deemed to be $10,000,000. (4) The property or service being procured may be treated as a commercial product or a commercial service for the purpose of carrying out the procurement. (c) Determination A written determination required under subsection (a) may be used to cover more than one requested action, and may be directed to more than one HCA, and shall include: (1) The rationale for initiating the request in accordance with paragraphs (1) though (4) of such subsection. (2) A description of the actions being requested of the HCA. (3) A declaration that funds are available for such requested contracting support. (d) Sunset The authority under subsection (a) shall terminate on September 30, 2028. (e) Annual report Not later than January 15, 2025, and annually thereafter for four years, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall provide a report to the congressional defense committees on the use of the authority under this section for the previous fiscal year. The report shall include a summary of each instance of the authority being used, including— (1)