Bill · S. 2135· Senate(119-S-2135)
Prototype to Production Act
- Introduced
- 6/18/2025
- Last activity
- 6/18/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Sheehy
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Prototype to Production Act aims to modify other transaction authority. It amends title 10 of the United States Code regarding transactions for prototype projects and follow-on production contracts. Specifically, it addresses transactions expected to cost the Department of Defense more than $100,000,000. The bill establishes new definitions for "follow-on production" and "head of the contracting activity." It also creates new authority to award production transactions to rapidly field existing capabilities.
Yes
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill facilitates faster procurement processes for defense contractors to field new technologies.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill centralizes authority by prohibiting the delegation of certain production transaction decisions.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill increases transparency by requiring written determinations for high-cost transactions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Rapid Fielding of Technology: A production transaction may be awarded to acquire emergent and proven technologies to address high priority warfighter needs (Section 2, subsection (a), paragraph (4)). This could allow for the quick delivery of systems that have been demonstrated in a relevant environment.
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Development of Capabilities: The definition of "follow-on production" includes contracts intended to develop, test, produce, deploy, operate, or sustain a capability that was successfully prototyped (Section 2, subsection (a), paragraph (2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Oversight Requirements: For transactions expected to cost the Department of Defense in excess of $100,000,000, a written determination must be made that specific requirements are met (Section 2, subsection (a), paragraph (1)).
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Limited Delegation of Authority: The authority for these specific transactions cannot be delegated by the head of the contracting activity or agency directors (Section 2, subsection (a), paragraph (1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Government Transparency+2
- 6/18/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in Senate