Representatives Suhas Subramanyam and Eric Burlison Introduce the Federal Improvement in Technology (FIT) Procurement Act to Save Taxpayers Millions and Increase Investments in Technology
Washington, D.C.—Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) and Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) introduced the bipartisan Federal Improvement in Technology (FIT) Procurement Act to modernize how the federal government purchases technology. By streamlining the procurement process, the bill is projected to save taxpayers millions of dollars annually and improve government efficiency.
“The FIT Procurement Act is designed to help federal agencies more easily access new technologies while cutting costs and minimizing waste,” said Congressman Suhas Subramanyam. “This bipartisan bill will give small businesses more opportunities to compete for government contracts, while also saving tens of millions of dollars annually.”
“The government’s procurement system is slow, outdated, and frustrating,” said Congressman Eric Burlison. “The FIT Procurement Act cuts through the red tape, saves taxpayers money, and finally brings procurement practices up to the standards of any efficient business.”
Currently, outdated purchasing rules slow down technology acquisitions and generate unnecessary costs, forcing taxpayers to pay for inefficient processes and obsolete equipment. The FIT Procurement Act addresses these issues by raising purchasing thresholds, reducing administrative burdens, and enhancing training for federal acquisition professionals.
Key provisions in the bill include:
Raising the micro-purchase threshold from $10,000 to $25,000, allowing agencies to make smaller purchases more quickly and with less bureaucracy.
Increasing the simplified acquisition threshold from $250,000 to $500,000, enabling faster, more flexible contracting that also opens doors for small businesses.
Providing advanced training to procurement staff to ensure smarter, more informed purchasing decisions.
Last Congress, the bill passed the House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support, including unanimous approval by the House Oversight Committee. A companion bill, sponsored by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Gary Peters (D-MI), was also introduced in the Senate during the same session.
Additional co-sponsors of the bill include Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL-13) and Stephen Lynch (D-MA-08).
Group Support:
Alliance for Digital Innovation
"As federal agencies strive to meet the increasing demands of a digital-first world, the FIT Act, if passed, will facilitate a competitive, flexible procurement environment that encourages innovation, reduces acquisition delays, and creates new opportunities for businesses to enter the federal contracting space."
“Modernizing federal procurement is essential to ensuring our government can access the best available technologies, serve the public effectively, and adopt commercial best practices on the frontlines of federal procurement procedures,” said Chris Mohr, President, Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA). “The FIT Procurement Act provides smart, bipartisan reforms that will streamline acquisition processes, remove outdated barriers, and open the door for greater participation from startups and small tech providers. By enabling more agile, innovation-friendly procurement practices—such as an increased micro-purchase flexibility and modern pricing models—this bill helps agencies more effectively adopt cloud-based services and AI tools that can transform service delivery, improve security, and enhance operational efficiency. We’re proud to support this legislation and applaud its sponsors for advancing a forward-looking vision of government modernization.”
American Consumer Institute
"Based on our research, ACI believes that the FIT Procurement Act will improve government efficiency, empower small businesses, and result in savings for tax paying consumers."
Professional Services Council
“The FIT Procurement Act is a much-needed step forward—bringing agility, innovation, and common sense into a federal acquisition process that has too often lagged behind the pace of technology.”
The full bill text can be found here.
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