Lets federal agencies consider quality, not just lowest price, for some government contracts.
This bill would let federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, consider the "best value" when awarding certain contracts, not just the lowest price. Currently, many government contracts must go to the cheapest option. This change would give agencies more flexibility to choose contractors based on factors like quality and innovation.
Today, many federal government contracts must go to the lowest bidder, focusing primarily on the lowest overall cost. If this bill becomes law, the Administrator of General Services would have the power to allow federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, to choose contracts based on "best value" instead, considering factors beyond just price to meet the government's needs.
HR 1118 · 119th Congress · February 7, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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