Search Results: keywords:"simplified acquisition threshold"

  • S. 4066 — To improve Federal technology procurement, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:6,778

    S. 4066 aims to enhance the U.S. federal government's process for purchasing technology. It requires training for federal employees involved in technology procurement to use modern methods and technology knowledge effectively. The bill also seeks to simplify contracting...

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    S. 4066 is a plan to make it easier and better for the government to buy new computers and technology, so they want the people in charge to learn more about new gadgets and help small businesses join in too.

  • H. R. 9595 — An Act To improve Federal technology procurement, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:2,719

    The proposed H.R. 9595, also known as the "Federal Improvement in Technology Procurement Act," aims to enhance federal technology procurement processes. It introduces new training programs for the acquisition workforce, focusing on experiential learning and information and...

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    The Federal Improvement in Technology Procurement Act (H.R. 9595) wants to make buying technology for the government easier and better. It introduces training for people buying things, helps small businesses join the fun, and changes rules to make sure things cost less and work well.

  • S. 1973 — An Act To require the purchase of domestically made flags of the United States of America for use by the Federal Government.
    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:603

    S. 1973, known as the "All-American Flag Act," requires the federal government to purchase only U.S.-made American flags. Specifically, these flags must be entirely manufactured in the United States with materials that are also 100% sourced or made in the country. There are...

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    The government wants to buy American flags that are made only in the United States using materials from the U.S., but there are some exceptions, like if the flags cost too much or there aren’t enough available. The President can also let the government buy flags from other places if there's a special agreement, but they have to tell everyone within 30 days.

  • S. 4066 — To improve Federal technology procurement, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:4,201

    The FIT Procurement Act aims to enhance the process of Federal technology procurement by improving the skills of the acquisition workforce and streamlining procurement methods. It mandates the inclusion of experiential learning in training programs and emphasizes the need for...

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    The FIT Procurement Act is a plan to make it easier and better for the government to buy technology by giving workers more training and making rules simpler. It also tries to help more companies have a chance to get contracts, but some worry it might make it harder to keep track of money and fairness.