Hegseth wants ‘right to repair’ provisions in all Army contracts
"If they can find ways to get to a happy medium with modifications to existing contracts, that'll set the stage for some important steps," Stan Soloway said.
Anastasia Obis
May 1, 2025 7:22 pm
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants the Army to include right to repair provisions in all new and existing contracts in an effort to cut costs and reduce delays caused by relying on original manufacturers for maintenance and support.
In an April 30 memo, Hegseth directed the Army secretary to “identify and propose contract modifications for right to repair provisions where intellectual property constraints limit the Army’s ability to conduct maintenance and access the appropriate maintenance tools, software, and technical data.”
Hegseth said the contracts should ease restrictions while “preserving the intellectual capital of American industry.”
The military services often face contract-imposed restrictions on how they can repair and maintain equipment and weapons, leaving them dependent on original manufacturers to conduct necessary fixes in the field, which is costly and time-consuming.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/army/2025/05/hegseth-wants-right-to-repair-provisions-in-all-army-contracts/
