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H.R. 1118 (119th): Value Over Cost Act of 2025

Value Over Cost Act of 2025 This bill specifies that contracts and orders under the multiple award schedule program of the General Services Administration (GSA) may be evaluated on best value , rather than lowest overall cost, if the GSA determines that to be in the best interests of the federal government. ( Best value allows consideration of non-cost factors when evaluating contract proposals to determine the offer that provides the greatest overall benefit. The GSA's multiple award schedules provide federal agencies with a simplified process for obtaining commercial supplies and commercial services at prices associated with volume buying.)

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Recorded summary

The Value Over Cost Act of 2025 would allow GSA multiple award schedule contracts and orders to be evaluated on best value, rather than lowest overall cost, when GSA determines that approach serves the federal government's interests. Best value permits consideration of non-cost factors in choosing the offer that gives the greatest overall benefit. The multiple award schedules give agencies a simplified way to buy commercial supplies and services at volume-based prices.

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Theological note: The bill touches stewardship of public money, diligent and honest dealing in government purchasing, and the wise use of resources entrusted to officials. Scripture's concern for faithful stewardship and just weights and measures bears on how procurement is judged, but the measure itself sets a prudential procurement standard rather than addressing a named moral harm.

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Roll 252 · 21-Jul-2026 2:03 PM · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed

Yea 421 · Nay 1 · Other 9

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