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This bill establishes a five-year pilot program within the Department of Defense called the Arsenal Workload Sustainment Pilot Program, designed to support and strengthen government-owned arsenals (manufacturing facilities) in the Army. The program aims to preserve the United States' defense manufacturing capabilities by creating incentives for public-private partnerships. Specifically, when non-government partners bid on procurement contracts, they will receive a preference in the source selection process if they partner with a government-owned arsenal, potentially receiving a price adjustment advantage. The bill also encourages partners to utilize the Army's Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence and ensure that at least 25% of partnership activities are performed by Department of Defense employees. Within one year of enactment, the Secretary of Defense must submit a comprehensive report to congressional committees detailing the program's activities, including workload achievements, potential future procurement needs, expected workload projections, and necessary capital investments. The program reflects a strategic effort to maintain the United States' defense industrial base, ensure cost efficiency, and preserve technical competence in military manufacturing during peacetime while maintaining readiness for potential national defense contingencies.

Military Affairs and Security

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