Spare Parts Competition Act

The Spare Parts Competition Act (HR 9482) allows military contractors to use 3D printing for spare parts under the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) unless a contract prohibits it, with exceptions for national security or cost savings. It requires the DLA to publicly post detailed information online within 180 days, including approved 3D-printed parts, submission rates, staffing assessments for reviews, and progress on F-35 spare parts accountability. The bill also mandates the Department of Defense to implement specific recommendations from a 2023 government audit on F-35 spare parts and report on progress within one year. This law directly affects the DLA, military contractors, and the Department of Defense’s spare parts management system.