Senator Scott Introduces Value OVER COST ACT

WASHINGTON— Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced a bill to prioritize the best value available instead of the just lowest cost alternative when choosing products or services for the federal government. TheValue Over Cost Actwould allow the Administrator of General Services to consider factors of quality and performance instead of only the lowest price.
“The cheapest option doesn’t always best serve the interest of the government, even when we are working to be fiscally responsible,”said Senator Scott.“This legislation would give the necessary flexibility to secure services and products that would have the best quality, not just the lowest price tag.”
Representative Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Full text of the legislation can be foundhere.
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