HR-5272 : Still Just a Bill

H.R. 5272 aims to amend Title 10 of the United States Code, focusing on the requirements for submitting truthful cost or pricing data to the Department of Defense. The key changes proposed by the bill are:

• Enhanced Identification of Delays: The bill mandates that the Secretary of Defense not only conduct should-cost analysis but also identify offerors who experience delays exceeding 200 days in submitting the required cost or pricing data.
• Public Notation of Delays: The Secretary of Defense is further required to include a public notation regarding these offerors in the Federal Government's system for monitoring contractor integrity and performance. This notation aims to increase transparency and accountability in the contracting process.

In short, H.R. 5272 seeks to improve oversight and encourage timely submission of cost data by contractors.