Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act

This bill sets up a five-year pilot program to keep steady work at Army-owned, government-run arsenals. The goal is to maintain skills, cut costs, and stay ready for emergencies by making better use of these arsenals. The Department of Defense must start the program within 90 days of the bill becoming law. Congress notes that steady arsenal workload helps keep technical know-how strong and supports faster response when needed.

Under the program, the Department of Defense will give a bidding edge to private partners that use a government‑owned Army arsenal in their contracts. For companies that do not use an arsenal, the Department must add 20% to their bid price for evaluation, making their offers less competitive. Extra preference goes to partners that use the Army’s Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence and make sure at least 25% of the work is done by Department of Defense employees. The Department must also send a report within one year outlining workload results, budget details, future needs, and any needed investments at each arsenal .

Key points

• Who is affected: Department of Defense, Army arsenals, and private contractors working with the government.
• What changes: Bid preference for projects that use Army arsenals; a 20% price add-on for bids that do not; extra preference for using the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence and doing at least 25% of work with Department employees.
• When: Program must start within 90 days of becoming law and runs for five years; a report is due within one year .