A bill to increase competition in Defense contracting, and for other purposes.

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to issue guidance within 1 year on when the Department of Defense should count commercial or non-government projects as past performance when awarding contracts, how to verify those references, and when to use other evaluation methods such as technology demonstrations and testing. Within 90 days, the Secretary must convene the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council to recommend removing procedural barriers that affect small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors, after gathering public input. Within 2 years, the Secretary must carry out the regulatory and non-legislative actions the Secretary finds necessary and brief the Armed Services Committees of Congress. The Secretary must also prioritize contracting policies that make cost efficiency and quality key factors in awarding contracts.

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Sponsors

• Gary C. Peters Democrat sponsor
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