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Small Business Federal Contractor Safeguard Act

1/16/2023, 5:32 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2466

Small Business Federal Contractor Safeguard Act - Amends the Small Business Act to modify contract consolidation requirements.

Replaces definitions of "bundled contracts" and "bundling of contract requirements" with definitions of "consolidated contract" and "multiple award contract."

Prohibits a Federal contracting agency from executing a procurement strategy that includes a consolidated contract valued at more than $2 million unless such strategy: (1) identifies benefits anticipated from consolidation and alternative contracting approaches that would involve a lesser degree of consolidation; and (2) includes a determination that the consolidation is necessary and the benefits justify its use. Provides that a procurement strategy that includes a consolidation valued at more than $5 million shall also: (1) be supported by market research demonstrating that such contract will result in cost savings, quality improvements, reduction in acquisition cycle times, or better terms and conditions; (2) include an assessment of impediments to participation by small businesses as prime contractors that result from such consolidation; (3) specify actions designed to maximize small business participation as subcontractors; and (4) not be justified by savings in administrative or personnel costs unless such savings are substantial in relation to the total cost of the procurement.

Allows a small business, if an agency head solicits offers for a consolidated contract, to submit an offer that provides for the use of a particular team of subcontractors. Requires equal evaluation of such an offer.

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Current Status of Bill S 2466

Bill S 2466 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2002. Bill S 2466 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on May 7, 2002.  Bill S 2466's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 694. as of October 8, 2002

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2466

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2466

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Cost effectiveness
- Economic research
- Economics and Public Finance
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Government Operations and Politics
- Government contractors
- Government procurement
- Marketing research
- Small business
- Subcontractors

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2466

Small Business Federal Contractor Safeguard Act
A bill to modify the contract consolidation requirements in the Small Business Act, and for other purposes.
Small Business Federal Contractor Safeguard Act
Small Business Federal Contractor Safeguard Act

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