Bill > S1592

This bill requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct a comprehensive review of procurement practices across federal defense and civilian agencies to evaluate the potential national security risks associated with the "Lowest Price Technically Acceptable" (LPTA) source selection process, which is a procurement method that awards contracts primarily based on the lowest cost that meets basic technical requirements. Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the Director must submit a detailed report on the findings of this review to two specific congressional committees: the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill defines "Defense and Civilian agencies" according to existing U.S. Code and clarifies that the "Director" refers specifically to the Director of OMB. The primary goal of this legislation is to assess whether the current procurement approach might inadvertently compromise national security by potentially prioritizing cost savings over other critical considerations in government purchasing decisions.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1592/all-info