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Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act

USA119th CongressS-905| Senate 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (4)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Tom Cotton (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the establishment of a five-year Arsenal Workload Sustainment Pilot Program within the Department of Defense, to be initiated within 90 days of enactment. The program's core purpose is to strategically utilize the organic industrial base, specifically Department of the Army arsenals, to maintain competitive military advantage and ensure sufficient workload for cost efficiency and technical competence. Under this pilot program, the Secretary of Defense must give preference in procurement actions or solicitations to non-public partners who collaborate with Army arsenals through public-private partnerships. This preference is implemented by adding 20 percent to the price of bids from non-public partners who do not utilize an Army arsenal in their proposal for the same procurement action. This mechanism is designed to incentivize the use of government-owned and operated facilities. Further preferences are extended to non-public partners who utilize the Army's Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence and ensure that at least 25 percent of the partnership activities are performed by Department of Defense employees. Additionally, the Secretary of Defense is required to submit a report within one year, detailing the program's activities, identified operational challenges, and an assessment of how arsenals can meet future procurement needs, including required capital investments.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4092
Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act
Mar 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1955
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4092
    Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act


  • March 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1955
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1955: Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act

Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act

USA119th CongressS-905| Senate 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
This legislation mandates the establishment of a five-year Arsenal Workload Sustainment Pilot Program within the Department of Defense, to be initiated within 90 days of enactment. The program's core purpose is to strategically utilize the organic industrial base, specifically Department of the Army arsenals, to maintain competitive military advantage and ensure sufficient workload for cost efficiency and technical competence. Under this pilot program, the Secretary of Defense must give preference in procurement actions or solicitations to non-public partners who collaborate with Army arsenals through public-private partnerships. This preference is implemented by adding 20 percent to the price of bids from non-public partners who do not utilize an Army arsenal in their proposal for the same procurement action. This mechanism is designed to incentivize the use of government-owned and operated facilities. Further preferences are extended to non-public partners who utilize the Army's Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence and ensure that at least 25 percent of the partnership activities are performed by Department of Defense employees. Additionally, the Secretary of Defense is required to submit a report within one year, detailing the program's activities, identified operational challenges, and an assessment of how arsenals can meet future procurement needs, including required capital investments.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4092
Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act
Mar 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1955
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4092
    Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act


  • March 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1955
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (4)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Tom Cotton (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1955: Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted