Prioritizing Quality Over Lowest Price in Federal Government Contracts.
This law changes how the federal government purchases goods and services. Instead of strictly requiring the lowest cost, federal agencies, including the military, can now prioritize "best value" and quality when it serves the public interest. This shift aims to ensure taxpayer money is spent on more effective and durable solutions, rather than just the cheapest ones, promoting long-term efficiency.
Key points
The government can now select higher-quality, better-value bids even if they are not the absolute lowest cost under the multiple award schedule program.
The change applies to purchasing procedures for civilian agencies and the Department of Defense, promoting long-term efficiency in public spending.
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