What Happened
Legislation Aims to Boost Production of Critical Military Items
Representative Christopher R. Deluzio has introduced the Defense Industrial Base Advanced Manufacturing Enhancement Act, a bill aimed at enhancing the US defense manufacturing capabilities for critical items necessary for military readiness. The bill requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to submit a comprehensive plan to improve advanced manufacturing, which will be implemented by a working group. The Defense Logistics Agency will also update the No Bid Solicitation List to include critical readiness items. This legislation was reported by Quiver Quantitative.