The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program focused on evaluating printable energetic feedstocks for controlled additive manufacturing applications. This program, led by the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, aims to assess the safety, quality, and qualification pathways of these materials. Its core purposes include determining if these feedstocks can enhance handling safety, process stability, and supply chain resilience compared to traditional methods, while also analyzing their logistical impact. A key component of the pilot program is a comparative safety assessment , which will analyze hazards and risks associated with storage, transport, handling, and processing, as well as sensitivity to stimuli and process safety considerations. The program also seeks to develop and validate new test and evaluation methods, identify barriers to adoption, and assess the applicability of these feedstocks to existing munition modernization efforts. Activities may include characterizing feedstocks, developing qualification criteria, conducting limited demonstrations, and establishing nonproprietary standards. All activities must adhere to strict explosive safety and security requirements , including facility compliance, counter-diversion safeguards, and controlled dissemination of manufacturing parameters. The Secretary is required to submit annual reports to the congressional defense committees detailing pilot objectives, methodologies, results, the comparative safety assessment findings, and recommendations for qualification pathways and any necessary legislative or regulatory actions. The pilot program is set to terminate two years after the bill's enactment.