Discussion · House of Representatives
Suhas Subramanyam Democrat
“I want the House to pass this bill. It lets the government pick contracts based on the best overall value, not just the lowest price.”
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1118, the Value Over Cost Act of 2026, as well. The GSA maintains a list of goods and services that they can order from vendors called the Multiple Award Schedule. This simplified process allows the government to make orders quickly and get discounts for bulk purchases. The Value Over Cost Act would clarify that the government can choose these contracts based on best quality, not just lowest cost. These are known as best value contracts. This is a commonsense bill that will make sure the Federal Government spends its dollars wisely while delivering for the American people the services they need. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1118, the Value Over Cost Act of 2026, as well. The GSA maintains a list of goods and services that they can order from vendors called the Multiple Award Schedule. This simplified process allows the government to make orders quickly and get discounts for bulk purchases. The Value Over Cost Act would clarify that the government can choose these contracts based on best quality, not just lowest cost. These are known as best value contracts. This is a commonsense bill that will make sure the Federal Government spends its dollars wisely while delivering for the American people the services they need. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.