SAFE Services Act

HR 6882 (the SAFE Services Act) requires the U.S. Department of Defense to prioritize U.S. companies for federal contracts involving professional services like engineering, architecture, legal work, and financial consulting. It mandates that contracting officers favor U.S. businesses - defined as entities organized under U.S. law, with U.S. headquarters, and not foreign-controlled - unless a waiver is granted. Waivers may be issued for urgent national security needs or if no U.S. company can deliver cost-effectively, but must be documented and reported to Congress. This bill directly affects defense contractors bidding on professional services contracts under the Department of Defense.