II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2113 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 9, 2017 Mr. Portman (for himself and Ms. Hirono ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend title 41, United States Code, to improve the manner in which Federal contracts for design and construction services are awarded, to prohibit the use of reverse auctions for design and construction services procurements, and for other purposes.