Rep. Goodlander on Military Right-To-Repair for Readiness and Cost Savings

Defense Acquisition Program Reviews

• 🎯 The Department of Defense is conducting ongoing reviews of 72 major defense acquisition programs (MDAPs).
• 💡 These reviews are intended to continuously evaluate program performance and support program leaders.
• 📈 While many programs are still under review, the B-21 program is highlighted as a model for performing on cost and schedule.

Right-To-Repair for Military Equipment

• 🛠️ Right-to-repair for military equipment is seen as a bipartisan issue crucial for military readiness.
• 💰 It is also identified as a key strategy for cutting down on waste, fraud, and abuse within the defense budget.
• ⚠️ Implementation involves technical considerations and balancing priorities, with a focus on critical systems.

Lifecycle Sustainment and Cost Management

• 💰 A significant portion of a weapon system's cost (traditionally two-thirds) is in its sustainment.
• 🔑 It is paramount to consider sustainment needs and costs from the initial acquisition phase throughout the system's life cycle.
• 🚀 Prioritizing critical systems based on their importance to the warfight, current operational readiness, and sustainment dependency is key.

Support for Small Businesses in Defense Supply Chain

• 📉 Small businesses, particularly second and third-tier suppliers, are facing inflationary cost increases similar to prime contractors.
• 🤝 The Department of Defense's approach to assisting these smaller businesses in the supply chain is being examined.
• ⚓ This support is vital for meeting manufacturing goals for submarine and shipbuilding programs.