Boosting Military Spare Parts Competition: Mandating 3D Printing Use.
This law aims to increase competition and reduce costs in military supply chains by requiring the Department of Defense to allow contractors to use 3D printing (additive manufacturing) for spare parts. It mandates transparency regarding the qualification process for these new parts and requires the Pentagon to implement better accountability measures for expensive global spare parts, ensuring taxpayer funds are used more efficiently.
Key points
Contractors supplying the military must be allowed to use 3D printing for spare parts unless specifically prohibited for national security or cost reasons.
The Defense Logistics Agency must publicly list approved 3D-printed parts and explain barriers to qualifying new designs.
The Department of Defense must implement recommendations to improve accountability and reduce losses related to F-35 global spare parts inventory.
Status:
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