Best Price for Our Military Act of 2024
This bill amends a specific provision in military contracting law (Title 10, U.S. Code § 3706(c)) to clarify that contractors cannot use late submission of cost or pricing data as a defense if they provided it after the contract price was agreed upon. It directly affects defense contractors who submit pricing data after finalizing contract terms. The key change removes an outdated exception, requiring timely submission of such data to support fair pricing. This is a procedural adjustment to contracting rules, not a new benefit or program.
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Introduced Feb 6, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Feb 6, 2024
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