S 341
Department of Veterans Affairs Procurement Efficiency and Transparency Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) spends taxpayer money by requiring the VA to track and report cost savings achieved through competitive bidding processes. It mandates the VA to record the difference between the selected offer and the average or median of all offers evaluated for contracts reported in federal procurement systems. The bill also encourages the VA to use standardized procurement templates across the department to increase efficiency and transparency in its purchasing practices.
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Primary sponsor
Cory Gardner
Cosponsor
Kyrsten Sinema
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