Bill > HR1118

This bill, known as the "Value Over Cost Act of 2025", amends federal procurement regulations for the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program, which is a key contracting method used by the U.S. government to purchase goods and services. Currently, the law requires procurement through these schedules to result in the lowest overall cost. The bill modifies this requirement by introducing more flexibility, allowing the Administrator of General Services to prioritize "best value" when they determine it is necessary to promote the government's interests. "Best value" is a procurement standard defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (section 15.101) that allows agencies to consider factors beyond just price, such as quality, performance, and technical capabilities. By making this change to both title 41 and title 10 of the United States Code, the bill aims to give procurement officials more discretion in selecting contracts that might cost slightly more but provide significantly better overall value to the federal government. This could potentially lead to more strategic purchasing decisions that consider long-term efficiency and effectiveness, not just immediate cost savings.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1118/all-info