To clarify task and delivery order solicitation and contract requirements.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill amends title 41 of the United States Code to extend streamlined task and delivery order contract procedures, previously available only to Defense agencies, to all federal agencies. It broadens multiple-award solicitation requirements from hourly-rate services to all similar services including construction, and creates an exception allowing single-source task/delivery order contracts over $100 million when sole-source justification has been made.
Who Benefits and How
Federal agencies benefit from more flexible and streamlined procurement procedures. Large government contractors and construction firms benefit from expanded eligibility for task and delivery order contracts. Incumbent contractors benefit from the single-source exception for large contracts.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Smaller contractors and new market entrants may face reduced competition opportunities due to the single-source exception for large contracts. Oversight bodies bear responsibility for ensuring the sole-source justification process is not abused.
Key Provisions
- Extends Defense-specific streamlined procedures to all federal agencies
- Broadens multiple-award solicitations from hourly-rate services to all same/similar services including construction
- Creates exception: contracts over $100M can be single-source if agency makes sole-source determination under section 3304
- Adds fair and reasonable pricing assessment to solicitation criteria
Evidence Chain:
This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers.
At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Streamlines federal procurement by extending Defense-agency task and delivery order solicitation procedures to all federal agencies, broadening multiple-award solicitation criteria beyond hourly-rate services, and creating an exception for single-source awards over $100M when sole-source justification exists.
Key Policy Areas
Government Operations, Federal Procurement
Primary Purpose
Streamlines federal procurement by extending Defense-agency task and delivery order solicitation procedures to all federal agencies, broadening multiple-award solicitation criteria beyond hourly-rate services, and creating an exception for single-source awards over $100M when sole-source justification exists.
Policy Domains
Conforming Procedures for Federal Task and Delivery Order Contracts Act
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Federal agencies (procurement flexibility)
- Large government contractors
- Construction firms
- Incumbent sole-source contractors
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Smaller contractors (reduced competition)
- New market entrants
- Oversight and audit bodies
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Gary C. Peters
D-MI | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Mr. Peters (for himself and Ms. Ernst) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Federal agencies seeking sole-source awards, Federal procurement offices, Government contractors
Positive-direction: Federal agencies seeking sole-source awards, Federal procurement offices, Government contractors, Incumbent large government contractors, Non-Defense federal agencies, Service contractors (non-hourly)
Negative-direction: Procurement oversight bodies, Smaller contractors and new entrants
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "executive_agencies"
- → All executive agencies of the Federal Government
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