H.R. 1118 · 119th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Value Over Cost Act of 2026
Allows General Services Administration multiple award schedule contracts to be evaluated on best value instead of lowest cost. AI-read
What it does
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.)
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Feb 7, 2025 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 House roll 612 |
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedValue Over Cost Act | D 210–0 · R 210–1 · I 1–0 |
Passed 421–1 |
Latest action
Jul 22, 2026 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.