A bill to increase competition in Defense contracting, and for other purposes.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
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Overview
This bill aims to increase competition in the defense contracting industry. It directs the Department of Defense to expand the use of past performance evaluations to include commercial projects and establish methods for validating those references. Additionally, it tasks the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council with identifying and eliminating unnecessary barriers that hinder small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors from competing for contracts.
Key provisions
- The Department of Defense must issue guidance on using a wider range of past performance for contracts, including commercial projects.
- The Department of Defense must validate non-government past performance references.
- The Defense Acquisition Regulations Council will identify and remove procedural barriers to small business and nontraditional defense contractors.
- The Council will consult with the APEX Accelerators program and other contractor representatives.
- The Secretary of Defense will implement actions to remove barriers to entry for small businesses and nontraditional contractors.
- The Secretary of Defense must prioritize cost-efficiency and quality in procurement contracts.
- The bill defines ‘nontraditional defense contractors’ and ‘small business concern’ for clarity.
Who is affected
- Department of Defense
- Small Business Concerns
- Nontraditional Defense Contractors
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