The report says Microsoft and Oracle received at least 25% to 30% of government sales over the last decade through less than fully competitive procurements.
Oki Mek, right, and Greg Sisson participate in a panel discussion June 20, 2019, at Cloud Smart Talks presented by Nutanix and produced by FedScoop (FedScoop)
WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 11: Chairman Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) (R) speaks with Ranking Member Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing. (Photo by Sarah Silbiger-Pool/Getty Images)
If enacted, SAMOSAA would compel federal agencies to purchase unlimited software contracts and require greater product interoperability among Big Tech companies providing services to government.
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 14: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) walks to the Senate floor after a news conference following a policy luncheon with Senate Democrats. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
If enacted, legislation discussed during the meeting could force Microsoft and other Big Tech vendors to change how they operate in consumer and federal markets.