; (ii) how the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer may use the acquisition authorities of other Federal entities to further such objectives, including an inventory of requirements and funding associated with the exercise of such acquisition authorities; and (iii) the challenges and benefits of using the acquisition authorities described in clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, to further such objectives. ; and (4) in subsection (f), by striking October 1, 2025 and inserting October 1, 2029 . 1542. Artificial intelligence bug bounty programs (a) Program for foundational artificial intelligence products being integrated within Department of Defense (1) Development required Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and subject to the availability of appropriations, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense shall develop a bug bounty program for foundational artificial intelligence models being integrated into the missions and operations of the Department of Defense. (2) Collaboration In developing the program under paragraph (1), the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer may collaborate with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies with expertise in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. (3) Implementation authorized The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer may carry out the program developed under subsection (a). (4) Contracts The Secretary of Defense shall ensure, as may be appropriate, that whenever the Secretary enters into any contract, such contract allows for participation in the bug bounty program developed under paragraph (1). (5) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require— (A) the use of any foundational artificial intelligence model