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119-s-2118119th CongressWALLET

Value Over Cost Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would make federal Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) purchases default to the lowest overall cost. It would allow the Administrator of General Services to opt instead for a FAR 15.101 'best value' decision when that choice serves the government's interests, and it would apply the rule the same way for civilian and defense MAS procurements.

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  • Federal buyers would have to evaluate MAS orders against the lowest overall cost alternative unless the GSA Administrator documents a best-value determination under FAR 15.101.
  • The Administrator of General Services would get explicit authority to invoke 'best value' for MAS purchases in both civilian and defense contexts.
  • Vendors competing for MAS orders would face a default lowest-cost benchmark but could still win when the GSA Administrator finds best value.
  • Civilian and defense MAS contracting would be harmonized so both use the same lowest-cost baseline and the FAR 15.101 best-value criteria.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New MAS buying rule for businesses

This bill would change how the government buys through the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). Agencies would have to choose the lowest overall cost option for MAS orders unless the GSA Administrator decides best value is needed. If the Administrator allows best value, that choice would have to follow the best-value rules in FAR 15.101. The rule would apply to both civilian and defense MAS procurements. If enacted, this could help lower-priced vendors and could hurt firms that compete on non-price factors. The bill would not create new funding or change who is eligible.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Scott, Tim [R-SC]

SC • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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