To expand the contested logistics demonstration and prototyping program to include commercial additive manufacturing facilities in contested logistics environments, and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: Representative Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
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Summary
Would authorize commercial additive manufacturing facilities to participate in the contested logistics demonstration and prototyping program. It would also extend the program’s timeline through December 31, 2030 to broaden international product support in contested logistics environments.
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- Commercial additive manufacturers could join the demonstrations, letting private facilities produce parts rapidly and distributed closer to where they are needed.
- Defense logistics and deployed units would gain access to prototyping and near-point-of-use production options for parts in contested logistics environments.
- The program’s timeline would be extended to December 31, 2030, giving more time to test and scale international product support capabilities.
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Military prototyping opens to 3D-printing firms
If enacted, commercial 3D-printing facilities could join a military prototyping program in contested logistics environments. The program would test rapid, distributed production of parts close to where they are needed. Eligible firms could get support and chances to prototype. Participation could run through December 31, 2030.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
CA • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
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