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HR4123119th CongressWALLET

FIT Procurement Act

Sponsored By: Representative Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]

Passed House

Summary

Modernizing federal tech procurement is the core goal of the FIT Procurement Act. It updates how agencies buy information and communications technology and revamps training for the people who buy it.

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  • Federal acquisition workforce: Creates an experiential-learning pilot and a required cross-functional ICT acquisition training program covering market research, contracting, cloud, AI, and cybersecurity. Training must be available within 18 months and the Acquisition Workforce Training Fund share rises to 7.5%.
  • Faster purchases and higher thresholds: Raises the Simplified Acquisition Threshold to $500,000 and increases simplified procedures for small purchases to $10,000,000 to speed procurement of commercial off-the-shelf and subscription ICT.
  • More competition and small-business focus: Requires guidance and a Council to remove unnecessary barriers within 90 days and directs a GAO report on small-business participation within 18 months.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

7 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Fairer, easier bidding for small firms

If enacted, a top council would have 90 days to find and remove contract steps that block small firms. It would seek public input, including from APEX Accelerators, and fixes would be put in place within 2 years. Within 1 year, guidance would tell agencies to accept more kinds of past performance and how to validate private references. The FAR would add clearer rules on conflicts of interest. Award guidance would emphasize cost‑efficiency and quality.

Higher limits for simple federal buys

If enacted, federal micro-purchases would rise to $25,000 (from $10,000). The simplified acquisition threshold would increase to $500,000 (from $250,000). The cap for simplified small‑purchase procedures would rise to $10,000,000 (from $5,000,000). These changes would apply upon enactment and would let more small vendors win quick awards.

Less pricing paperwork on subcontracts

If enacted, fewer subcontracts would need detailed cost or pricing data. For prime contracts made after June 30, 2026, a subcontract would trigger submission only if over $10,000,000. For prime contracts made on or before that date, the trigger would stay over $2,000,000. Other related thresholds would also rise, reducing reporting. The updates would apply upon enactment with the date rule above.

Stronger tech buying training for staff

If enacted, the Federal Acquisition Institute would launch an ICT buying training program within 18 months. It would cover market research, requirements, cloud, AI, and cybersecurity, and include case studies and hands‑on learning. An experiential‑learning pilot would also start within 18 months, and agencies would report progress within 2 years. Training would be updated at least every 2 years and offered for at least 6 years. The share of funds for the Acquisition Workforce Training Fund would rise to 7.5% (from 5%). Roles and key terms would be aligned across agencies to match OMB coordination.

Higher dollar triggers for major programs

If enacted, the dollar levels that define “major” programs would rise to $275 million and $1.3 billion (from $75 million and $300 million). More programs would avoid extra “major program” oversight, easing work for some managers and vendors. But fewer programs would get that added scrutiny, which could reduce transparency. The changes would take effect upon enactment.

Easier buying of cloud subscriptions

If enacted, agencies could treat ICT subscriptions, reservations, or tenancy as allowable miscellaneous charges. This would make it easier to buy cloud and shared computing services, with agency‑set access and security. Vendors who sell subscription‑based ICT could see more orders. The change would apply upon enactment.

No new funding for these changes

If enacted, no new funds would be authorized to carry out this Act. Agencies would need to use existing money or shift funds, which could slow rollouts. Taxpayers would see the changes pursued without new spending authority. This would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]

MO • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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