Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting
Further reforms to federal contracting to emphasize performance metrics and accountability.
Section by Section
What each section does, and how they differ.
Establishes that federal procurement has long tolerated unpredictable costs and weak performance incentives; policy directs adoption of private-sector best practices through fixed-price contracting to protect taxpayer dollars and achieve demonstrable returns on investment.
Directs agencies to utilize fixed-price contracts to maximum extent; requires written justification for non-fixed-price contracts; requires agency head approval for non-fixed-price contracts exceeding specified dollar thresholds by department.
Within 45 days, directs OMB to issue implementation guidance; within 120 days, directs FAR Council to propose amendments and develop training program for program and contracting employees.
Standard severability clause: if a court strikes any provision, the rest of the order stands.
Standard boilerplate: preserves existing agency authority, conditions the order on appropriations, and creates no enforceable private rights.