FIND Act

Summary#

The FIND Act would add a new section to federal procurement law. It would require federal agencies to include a clause in most contracts that makes the prime contractor certify it does not have, and will not adopt, a policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. The clause would also require that first-tier subcontracts worth more than 10 percent of the prime contract come from entities that provide the same certification. The bill bars structuring subcontract tiers to avoid the 10 percent rule. If a prime contractor violates the clause, the contract may be terminated for default and a suspension or debarment proceeding may be started. The rule would not apply to sole-source contracts. The bill text defines what it means to "discriminate" and lists who counts as a "firearm entity" and a "firearm trade association." The new section would apply to contracts awarded on or after the law is enacted.

What it means for you#

• If you are a prime federal contractor: you must certify you do not discriminate against firearm entities or trade associations and ensure qualifying subcontractors provide the same certification. You cannot award a first-tier subcontract worth over 10 percent of the prime contract to an entity that will not certify. Violations can lead to termination, suspension, or debarment.
• If you are a subcontractor: you may be required to provide a written certification to the prime contractor if you will perform a large share of the work.
• If you are a firearm business or trade association: the bill creates a procurement rule aimed at preventing contractors from using policies that limit services to firearm entities.
• If you are a member of the public: No publicly available information on direct effects beyond federal contracting requirements.

Expenses#

No publicly available information.

Proponents' View#

The bill’s title and text state the purpose: to prohibit the Federal Government from entering into contracts with entities that discriminate against the firearm and ammunition industry. Sponsors and cosponsors introduced the bill to add contractor certification requirements and penalties to enforce that prohibition.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information.