S. 1304 (113^th): Buy Smarter and Save Act of 2013

an annual Government-wide goal to procure goods and services using strategic sourcing, in accordance with this section; and

an annual Government-wide goal for savings resulting from the use of strategic sourcing, in accordance with this section.

In general

The goal for procurement of goods and services established under subsection (a) shall be—

in each of fiscal years 2014 and 2015, at least $10,000,000,000; and

in each of fiscal years 2016, 2017, and 2018, at least $7,500,000,000.

Criteria for the goods and services to be procured using strategic sourcing, consistent with the considerations described in subsection (c).

A description of the specific data required to be submitted by executive agencies to the Director regarding implementation of the goals.

Guidance on calculating and verifying savings generated from strategic sourcing.

Standards to measure progress towards meeting savings goals.

Procedures to hold agencies accountable and ensure that agencies are achieving their strategic sourcing goals.

Procedures to ensure that an agency is not making purchases that significantly exceed the requirements of the agency.

A list of existing Government-wide strategic sourcing vehicles.

maintains a strong industrial and manufacturing base in the United States;

is consistent with international trade agreements;

accounts for the benefits as well as the costs of procuring goods and services;

emphasizes the procurement of goods and services that are procured repetitively, procured Government-wide and in large amounts, and are non-technical and commercial in nature;

allows for easy conduct of a spend analysis under section 4(b); and

reflects the requirements of the Small Business Act, including the provisions addressing contract bundling, contract consolidation, and the need to achieve the statutory small business prime contracting and subcontracting goals in section 15 of that Act (15 U.S.C. 644).

the dollar amount of spending for goods and for services that was strategically sourced during the year covered by the report;

the extent of savings on purchases of goods and services realized by executive agencies during that year; and

such findings and recommendations as the Director considers appropriate.

Establishment of department-wide goals and savings targets for strategic sourcing efforts in support of the goals established under section 2.

Establishment of a strategic sourcing accountability official within the department.

Issuance of a policy that outlines the role, authority, and responsibilities of the strategic sourcing accountability official and department practices for strategic sourcing.

Identification of department-specific strategic sourcing contracts already in use and establishment of utilization goals for current and future strategic sourcing efforts.

Development of standards to track and assess compliance with the goals established under section 2, consistent with the guidance and considerations under section 3.

Assessments

Each year, the Comptroller General shall assess—

Report

The Comptroller General shall submit a report on the results of the assessment to Congress not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter while the goals are in effect.