The Smart Ship Repair Act of 2023 aims to increase fairness and transparency in how the Navy awards contracts for ship maintenance and repair work. The legislation restricts government-operated drydocks from competing for private sector contracts unless the Navy determines there is insufficient private sector competition available. The bill requires the Navy to commission an independent study assessing whether the price adjustments the Navy uses in repair bids accurately reflect true market costs, and to submit findings to Congress by September 30, 2024. Additionally, the Navy must report by March 30, 2024 on its policy for moving ships to different ports for major repairs, including estimated versus actual costs, and must provide annual reports identifying when government docks are used despite available private sector capacity. The legislation affects the Navy, defense contractors, and private shipyards that compete for Navy maintenance contracts.
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