6 U.S.C. § 563c: Inventory utilization

(a) In generalBefore the procurement of additional quantities of equipment to fulfill a mission need, the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall utilize any existing units in the Administration’s inventory to meet that need. (b) Tracking of inventory(1) In generalThe Administrator shall establish a process for tracking—(A) the location of security-related equipment in the inventory under subsection (a); (B) the utilization status of security-related technology in the inventory under subsection (a); and (C) the quantity of security-related equipment in the inventory under subsection (a). (2) Internal controlsThe Administrator shall implement internal controls to ensure up-to-date accurate data on security-related technology owned, deployed, and in use. (c) Logistics management(1) In generalThe Administrator shall establish logistics principles for managing inventory in an effective and efficient manner. (2) Limitation on just-in-time logisticsThe Administrator may not use just-in-time logistics if doing so—(A) would inhibit necessary planning for large-scale delivery of equipment to airports or other facilities; or (B) would unduly diminish surge capacity for response to a terrorist threat.