This legislation, titled the "Defense Industrial Base Advanced Manufacturing Enhancement Act," mandates that the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment submit a comprehensive plan. This plan focuses on utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques to address the production of critical readiness items of supply . Following the plan's submission, a collaborative forum will establish a working group tasked with developing or identifying advanced manufacturing solutions. The goal is to significantly increase the production of these critical items within 24 months of the working group's establishment. Furthermore, the Defense Logistics Agency is required to update its No Bid Solicitation List within 60 days to specifically note these identified critical readiness items, highlighting areas where the defense industrial base needs enhancement.
Defense Industrial Base Advanced Manufacturing Enhancement Act
USA119th CongressHR-9091| House
| Updated: 6/2/2026
This legislation, titled the "Defense Industrial Base Advanced Manufacturing Enhancement Act," mandates that the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment submit a comprehensive plan. This plan focuses on utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques to address the production of critical readiness items of supply . Following the plan's submission, a collaborative forum will establish a working group tasked with developing or identifying advanced manufacturing solutions. The goal is to significantly increase the production of these critical items within 24 months of the working group's establishment. Furthermore, the Defense Logistics Agency is required to update its No Bid Solicitation List within 60 days to specifically note these identified critical readiness items, highlighting areas where the defense industrial base needs enhancement.