((a)) ** .—** The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations to ensure that the military departments and Defense Agencies establish a management information system capable of providing standardized information to the Secretary on persons serving in acquisition positions.

((b)) ** .—** The management information system shall, at a minimum, provide for the following:

((1)) The collection and retention of information concerning the qualifications, assignments, and tenure of persons in the acquisition workforce.

((2)) Any exceptions and waivers granted with respect to the application of qualification, assignment, and tenure policies, procedures, and practices to such persons.

((3)) Relative promotion rates for military personnel in the acquisition workforce.