EO 14271
Ensuring Commercial, Cost-Effective Solutions in Federal Contracts
Government ReformEconomy & Trade
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Summary
This executive order directs federal agencies to prioritize purchasing commercially available products and services over custom-developed or government-unique solutions in federal contracts. It requires agencies to review pending non-commercial procurements, conduct market research to justify custom purchases, and obtain approval from senior procurement executives before proceeding with non-commercial contracts.
Key Points
- 1Agencies must procure commercially available products and services to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994
- 2Within 60 days, agencies must review all open solicitations for non-commercial products/services and submit applications with market research and price analysis to justify custom purchases
- 3Senior procurement executives must assess compliance with federal acquisition law and recommend commercial alternatives where sufficient within 30 days of receiving applications
- 4Agencies must obtain written approval from their approval authority before soliciting non-commercial products or services, with OMB Director able to review and assess proposals
- 5Agencies must submit compliance reports to OMB within 120 days and annually thereafter detailing progress toward implementing these policies
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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