The Proficient Procurement Amendment Act of 2025 aims to amend the Small and Certified Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005 by exempting District government procurements of vehicles and technology from the certified business enterprise (CBE) requirements. Currently, the law mandates that at least 35% of the dollar value of non-construction contracts over $250,000 be awarded to CBEs, which can complicate the procurement process for specialized goods like vehicles and technology. The proposed legislation seeks to streamline this process by allowing exemptions when there is insufficient market capacity, when better benefits can be obtained directly from manufacturers, or when compliance with operational requirements necessitates such exemptions.

To ensure transparency, the bill requires agencies to maintain accurate records of exempted procurements and report these in their annual procurement accountability filings to the Office of Contracting and Procurement and the Council. The new section added to the law outlines specific conditions under which agencies can bypass CBE requirements, thereby aiming to enhance operational efficiency and ensure that government agencies can effectively serve District residents while maintaining responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.