; and (B) methodologies to identify and mitigate the effects of a disruption, strain, compromise, or elimination of a critical supply chain. (5) Facilitate the identification or application of methods and technologies, including blockchain technology, distributed ledger technologies, and other emerging technologies as appropriate, for the authentication and traceability of critical goods. (6) Disseminate research and information to assist domestic manufacturers redesign products, expand domestic manufacturing capacity, and improve other capabilities as required to improve the resilience, diversity, security, and strength of critical supply chains. (7) Incorporate relevant industry best practices. (8) Consider the private sector, including small businesses. (9) Leverage mechanisms that exist as of the date of the enactment of this Act for the Federal Government to provide critical supply chain solutions (including manufacturing technology, products, tools, and workforce development solutions related to critical supply chain resilience) to manufacturers, including small and medium-sized manufacturers. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed to— (1) require any private entity to share information with the Secretary or Assistant Secretary; (2) require any private entity to request assistance from the Secretary or Assistant Secretary; (3) require any private entity to implement any measure or recommendation suggested by the Secretary or Assistant Secretary in response to a request by the private entity; or (4) require the adoption of any guideline, best practice, management strategy, methodology, procedure, or process described in subsection (a). 5. Department of Commerce capability assessment (a) Report required The Secretary shall produce a report— (1) identifying the duties, responsibilities, resources, programs, and expertise within the offices and bureaus of the Department of Commerce relevant to critical supply chain resilience and manufacturing innovation