The main purpose of the Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act is to ensure that the process used by federal agencies to select contractors based on the lowest price does not compromise national security. The law aims to assess whether this procurement method, known as the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process, poses any risks to the safety and security of the nation. Key provisions of the Act require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to conduct a thorough review of how federal agencies, both defense and civilian, manage their procurement practices.