Servicemember Right-to-Repair Act: Military Readiness and Cost Savings
This Act aims to boost military readiness and cut operational costs for the Department of Defense (DoD) by securing the military's right to repair its own equipment. It mandates that contractors provide the DoD with fair and reasonable access to all necessary repair materials, including parts, tools, and information, under favorable terms. While focused on the military, the legislation indirectly benefits taxpayers by promoting the efficient use of public funds through reduced reliance on expensive external repair services.
Key points
Contractor Obligation: Contractors supplying military equipment must provide the DoD with fair and reasonable access to all repair materials (parts, tools, information) under terms equivalent to those offered to authorized repair providers.
Taxpayer Savings: The DoD must include at least three cost-saving proposals in its acquisition strategies, focusing on investments that substantially reduce operating and support costs over the program's lifecycle, including through self-repair capabilities.
Monitoring Repair Obstructions: A system will be established to log instances where military personnel were unable to repair equipment due to contractor-imposed conditions (e.g., requiring shipment to the contractor), aiming to eliminate these barriers.
Enhanced Military Readiness: Ensuring access to technical data and tools allows military personnel to diagnose and repair equipment faster, minimizing downtime for critical assets.
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