June 18, 2025
Mr. Scott of South Carolina introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
To amend title 41, United States Code, and title 10, United States Code, to provide best value through the multiple award schedule program, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Value Over Cost Act of 2025
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Sec. 2. Providing best value through the multiple award schedule program
(a) Civilian contracts
Section 152(3)(B) of title 41, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
(B)
orders and contracts under those procedures result in—
(i)
the lowest overall cost alternative; or
(ii)
in the case that the Administrator of General Services determines that obtaining best value (as described under section 15.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation) is necessary to promote the best interests of the Federal Government, obtaining the best value to meet the needs of the Federal Government.
(b) Defense contracts
Section 3012(3)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
(B)
orders and contracts under those procedures result in—
(i)
the lowest overall cost alternative; or
(ii)
in the case that the Administrator of General Services determines that obtaining best value (as described under section 15.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation) is necessary to promote the best interests of the Federal Government, obtaining the best value to meet the needs of the United States.