Value Over Cost Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Value Over Cost Act of 2025 aims to change how the federal government purchases goods and services. Specifically, it requires federal agencies to prioritize ‘best value’ over simply the lowest price when using the Multiple Award Schedule program. This means agencies must consider the overall cost and benefits of a contract, not just the initial bid price. The bill updates existing law to ensure this ‘best value’ approach is consistently applied across both civilian and defense contracts.
Key provisions
- Requires federal agencies to consider ‘best value’ when awarding contracts through the Multiple Award Schedule program.
- Updates the definition of ‘best value’ to align with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
- Applies this requirement to both civilian and defense contracts.
- Allows the Administrator of General Services to prioritize ‘best value’ even if it’s not the lowest price.
- Modifies sections of Title 41 and 10 of the United States Code to implement these changes.
Who is affected
- Federal Agencies
- Contractors participating in the Multiple Award Schedule program
- The General Services Administration (GSA)
- The Defense Department
Notable changes
- Shifts the focus from solely lowest price to ‘best value’ in federal procurement.
- Provides flexibility for agencies to prioritize ‘best value’ when it’s deemed necessary for the government’s interests.
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