S 3541
A bill to increase competition in Defense contracting, and for other purposes.
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 8:40 AM
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase competition within the U.S. Department of Defense’s contracting process. It directs the Secretary of Defense to expand the use of past performance evaluations to include commercial projects and establish methods for validating non-government references. The bill also tasks the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council with identifying and removing unnecessary barriers that hinder small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors from competing for contracts, with a focus on streamlining processes and reducing costs.
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