Value Over Cost Act of 2026

This bill would allow the General Services Administration (GSA), which helps federal agencies buy supplies and services in bulk, to choose contracts based on "best value" instead of just the lowest price. "Best value" means the government can consider factors beyond cost, like quality or other benefits, when deciding which offer to accept. This would apply to the GSA's multiple award schedule program, which gives federal agencies a simpler way to purchase commercial goods and services at bulk prices. The GSA would use this approach when it determines doing so is in the best interests of the federal government.

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