H.R. 9596 — Referred from Senate

IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9596 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 13, 2024Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To amend title 41, United States Code, and title 10, United States Code, to provide best value through the multiple award schedule program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Value Over Cost Act of 2024. 2. Providing best value through the multiple award schedule program (a) In general Section 152(3)(B) of title 41, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (B) orders and contracts under those procedures result in— (i) the lowest overall cost alternative; or (ii) in the case that the Administrator of General Services determines that obtaining best value (as described under section 15.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation) is necessary to promote the best interests of the Federal Government, obtaining the best value to meet the needs of the Federal Government. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 3012(3)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (B) orders and contracts under those procedures result in— (i) the lowest overall cost alternative; or (ii) in the case that the Administrator of General Services determines that obtaining best value (as described under section 15.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation) is necessary to promote the best interests of the Federal Government, obtaining the best value to meet the needs of the United States. . Passed the House of Representatives November 12, 2024.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.