Federal agencies could pick the best overall offer in some GSA schedule buys, even if it is not the cheapest. The GSA Administrator would have to decide that this serves the federal government’s best interests.
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Value Over Cost Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest action on S. 2118: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal agencies that buy through GSA schedules and vendors that sell through that system. It could also affect taxpayers because agencies might pay more at first for offers they believe will work better or cost less over time.
Why this matters: This matters because federal buyers may be able to choose a better-performing offer even when it costs more at the start. That could help agencies buy products or services that last longer or work better. It could also raise costs in some contracts. The bill does not say how often this option should be used or how the government must report its results.
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