A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program on using artificial intelligence-enabled software to optimize the workflow and operations of depots, shipyards, and other manufacturing facilities run by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to launch a pilot program using AI software to optimize workflows at Department of Defense manufacturing facilities (like depots and shipyards) and defense contract management. The program must use industry best practices, human-centered design, and connect to existing data systems, with a minimum $35 million investment. The pilot must be completed within one year, and the Secretary must report to Congress on software evaluations, workflow changes, and quantitative results. It directly affects DOD operations and contract administration managed by the Defense Contract Management Agency.