Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-29T02:23:23Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 905 Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/29/2025, 2:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 905

Bill 119 s 905, also known as the Arsenal Workload Sustainment Pilot Program Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to create a pilot program within the Department of Defense focused on sustaining the workload of arsenals. The bill seeks to address the need for maintaining and supporting the operations of arsenals, which are crucial for national defense and security.

The pilot program outlined in the bill would be designed to test and evaluate different strategies and approaches for ensuring the long-term sustainability of arsenal workload. This includes assessing the effectiveness of various maintenance and support practices, as well as exploring ways to optimize the use of resources and personnel within arsenals.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for reporting and oversight to ensure transparency and accountability in the implementation of the pilot program. This would involve regular reporting to Congress on the progress and outcomes of the program, as well as the establishment of mechanisms for evaluating its impact and effectiveness. Overall, Bill 119 s 905 aims to address the challenges and opportunities related to sustaining the workload of arsenals within the Department of Defense. By establishing a pilot program to test and evaluate different approaches, the bill seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of arsenal operations, ultimately enhancing national defense capabilities.

Congressional Summary of S 905

Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a five-year pilot program to give preference to any procurement action or solicitation with a non-public partner that uses a government-owned and operated arsenal of the Department of the Army in any type of contractual agreement with the government. Under the program, DOD must add 20% to the price of the bid of non-public partners that do not use a government-owned arsenal.

DOD must also give preference to non-public partners that utilize the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence of the Army and ensure not less than 25% of the activities under the partnership are performed by DOD employees.

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Current Status of Bill S 905

Bill S 905 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill S 905 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 6, 2025. Bill S 905's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of March 6, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 905

A bill to require the establishment within the Department of Defense of a pilot program on arsenal workload sustainment, and for other purposes.

Comments

Phillip Craven

461

8 months ago

I can't believe they're pushing for this. It's going to make things so much harder for us. I just hope it doesn't impact us too negatively in the short term.