This bill seeks to enhance competition in Defense contracting by directing the Department of Defense to issue guidance within one year on evaluating past performance. This guidance will encourage the acceptance of a wider range of projects, including commercial or non-government projects , as relevant past performance for contract awards. It also requires methods for validating non-government references and allows for alternative evaluation methods like demonstrations and testing for requirements without much precedent. Furthermore, the bill mandates the Secretary of Defense to convene the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council within 90 days to identify and eliminate unnecessary procedural barriers that disproportionately affect small business concerns and nontraditional defense contractors . The Council will gather public input to pinpoint obsolete or burdensome procurement policies and recommend legislative, regulatory, and other actions to increase participation. The Secretary must implement non-legislative actions within two years and brief Congress on identified legislative actions, while also ensuring that cost efficiency and quality are prioritized as key determining factors in awarding procurement contracts.