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Congress·In Committee·8 months ago

House Committee Reviews FIT Procurement Act to Streamline Federal Tech Buying and Boost Small Business Contracts

Also known as: FIT Procurement Act

Legislative Progress

✓ Filed
Review
House
Senate
President

Impacts

Mixed Impacts(3)
Federal Employee
Neutral
Small Business Owner
Neutral
Gig Worker
Neutral

Key Points

  • Raises the dollar limits for easier, faster federal purchasing, letting agencies buy more items with less paperwork.
  • Requires new hands-on training for federal buyers on tech purchasing, including cloud services, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
  • Pushes agencies to make it easier for small businesses to win federal contracts, including accepting more non-government work as past experience.
  • Allows agencies to pay in advance for certain tech subscriptions and shared cloud-style services, which can change how software is bought.
  • Adds stronger guidance to prevent conflicts of interest in federal contracting; the bill says it does not add new funding.
TechnologySmall BusinessCybersecurityArtificial Intelligence

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jun 25, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jun 25, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Within 90 days after the bill becomes law

Chief Acquisition Officers Council is convened to recommend cutting unnecessary barriers for small businesses

Small businesses may start seeing proposed changes aimed at reducing paperwork and lowering the cost to bid on federal work, but the changes are not automatic until implemented.

Within 1 year after the bill becomes law

Guidance issued on using non-government past performance and alternatives like demos/testing

Firms without a long federal resume may be able to compete using private-sector projects, and agencies may rely more on product demonstrations for newer tech needs.

Within 18 months after the bill becomes law

Pilot program starts to add hands-on learning into federal acquisition credentials

Federal contracting staff may be trained with more realistic practice (simulations, on-the-job exercises), which can change how people earn or keep certifications.

Within 18 months after the bill becomes law

Cross-functional tech acquisition training is developed and offered to selected acquisition staff

More federal buyers get training in cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and modern contracting methods; this can speed up tech buys and improve how agencies talk with vendors.

Within 18 months after the bill becomes law

GAO report published on small business participation in federal procurement and tech projects

The public and Congress get a clearer picture of what’s blocking small firms, which can lead to follow-on changes that affect how contracts are competed.

Within 2 years after the bill becomes law

Progress report to Congress on the new tech acquisition training, plus a list of outdated training

Some older required courses may be reduced or replaced, and agencies may standardize training around newer tech and faster buying methods.

At least every 2 years after training starts, and offered for at least 6 years

Tech acquisition training is refreshed on a regular schedule and keeps being offered for years

Federal buyers are expected to stay current on fast-changing tech, which can slowly improve the quality and security of systems people rely on.

Related News

3 articles
FedScoop·8 months ago

Bipartisan bill to modernize federal tech procurement gets another shot in House

Reps. Eric Burlison and Suhas Subramanyam reintroduced the FIT Procurement Act to raise the micro-purchase threshold to $25,000 and the simplified acquisition threshold to $500,000. The bill also mandates advanced training for procurement staff on cloud, AI, and cybersecurity.

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Nextgov/FCW·almost 2 years ago

Senate bill looks to chop through red tape in procurement

Sens. Gary Peters and Ted Cruz introduced the FIT Procurement Act to streamline tech buying. The bill allows agencies to pay in advance for cloud subscriptions and requires agencies to consider non-government work as past performance to help small businesses enter the federal market.

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MeriTalk·8 months ago

House Lawmakers Reintroduce FIT Procurement Act

The reintroduced FIT Procurement Act aims to cut red tape by doubling the simplified acquisition threshold. It includes provisions for 'Commercial Solutions Openings' to allow more flexible buying of innovative tech and emphasizes training for the federal acquisition workforce.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

FIT Procurement Act

Bill NumberHR 4123
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(3)
D: 2R: 1

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