Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing: Reviewing National Security Risks in Procurement
This Act mandates the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review federal procurement practices. The goal is to determine if the use of the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process creates national security risks. While this law does not directly change your daily life, it aims to enhance the security and efficiency of public spending, indirectly affecting the quality of services provided by government agencies.
Key points
Review Requirement: The OMB Director must investigate whether selecting the cheapest technically acceptable bids (LPTA) by defense and civilian agencies poses a threat to national security.
Report to Congress: The review results must be submitted to Congress within 180 days, potentially leading to changes in how the federal government spends money.
Objective: Ensuring that cost savings do not come at the expense of the security and quality of critical public services.
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