118 HR 9596 : Value Over Cost Act U.S. House of Representatives 2024-11-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IIB118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 9596IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESNovember 13, 2024Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsAN ACTTo 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.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Value Over Cost Act of 2024.

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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.