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Acquisition Policy Flash! Index
Acquisition Policy Flashes are used to communicate useful information such as Class Deviations, Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Guidance, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Cases, and other information that has the potential to impact day-to-day procurement operations within VA. Acquisition Policy Flashes can be either stand-alone or introductory documents that communicate and disseminate procedures, guidance, and information to VA’s acquisition workforce. They can also be used to distribute policy changes contained within Procurement Memorandums.
The table below lists the Acquisition Policy Flashes that have been issued by the Procurement Policy Service (PPS) and Procurement, Guidance and Information Service (PGIS) and links to those that are still active. If you have any questions regarding these or past Acquisition Policy Flashes, please email the corresponding office noted on the flash, PPS or PGIS. Effective October 1, 2022, PGIS issued Acquisition Flashes are referred to as VAAM Alerts and only accessible via the VA Acquisition Knowledge Portal (AKP) on the intranet.
| No. | Topic | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| 25-01 | Revision of VAAM Guidance for Individual Nonavailability Waiver Determinations | Rescinded |
| No. | Topic | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| 24-10 | Rescission of Procurement Policy Memorandum (PPM) 2016-05 | 09/04/2024 |
| 24-09 | Rescission of Procurement Policy Memorandums 2016-02 and 2017-01 | 08/15/2024 |
| 24-08 | Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-05, Sustainable Procurement, implementing the final rule in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Case 2022-006 | 05/22/2024 |
| 24-07 | Rescission of Procurement Policy Memorandums (PPM) 2020-01 and 2020-02 | 06/07/2024 |
| 24-06 | Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Class Deviation to FAR 2.101 with Respect to FAR 13.301, Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card | 05/03/2024 |
| 24-05 | Revision to VAAM subpart M818.271(b) due to National Interest Action Code Removal from the Federal Procurement Data System | 01/27/2024 |
| 24-04 | Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Regarding the Revised Trade Agreement Act Thresholds | 12/28/2023 |
| 24-03 | Rescission of Acquisition Policy Flash! 16-13, Use of VA Handbook 6500-6, Appendix A, Checklist for Information Security in VA Service Acquisitions | 10/27/2023 |
| 24-02 | Class deviation to the Federal Acquisition Regullation regarding legal challenges to Executive Order 14026, Increasing the minimum wage for federal contractors | 10/16/2023 |
| 24-01 | Notice of Injunction from Enforcing E.O. 14026 on Certain Federal Contracts with the States of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi and their Agencies | 10/04/2023 |
| No. | Topic | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| 23-17 | Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation Regarding the Small Business Administration Memorandum on the Verification of Eligibility for the 8(a) Program | 09/14/2023 |
| 23-16 | VA Acquisition Regulation Update 2008-37 | 07/28/2023 |
| 23-15 | Class Deviation to VAAR Part 815 and Subpart 819.70 | 07/28/2023 |
| 23-14 | Publication of Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-04 | 06/02/2023 |
| 23-13 | Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation Regarding Implementation of Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors - Supplement to Rescind CAAC Letter 2021-03 | 05/19/2023 |
| 23-12 | Class Deviation to VA Acquisition Regulation 819.7010, Tiered Set-Aside Evaluation Rescinded by Class Deviation to VAAR part 815 and Subpart 819.70. See Acquisition Flash 23-15 |
Rescinded |
| 23-11 | VA Acquisition Regulation Update 2008-36 | 03/23/2023 |
| 23-10 | VA Acquisition Regulation Update 2008-35 | 02/24/2023 |
| 23-09 | Reserved | |
| 23-08 | Reserved | |
| 23-07 | VA Acquisition Regulation Class Deviation to Make Conforming Changes Required by the Small Business Administration Veteran Small Business Certification Program; Various Parts | 01/01/2023 |
| 23-06 | Notice of the Small Business Administration Veteran Small Business Certification Program for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses | 01/01/2023 |
| 23-05 | Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Regarding the Threshold for Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) | Rescinded |
| 23-04 | Publication of Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-01 | 12/30/2022 |
| 23-03 | VA Acquisition Regulation Update 2008-34 | 12/21/2022 |
| 23-02 | VA Acquisition Regulation Update Number 2008-33 | 11/17/2022 |
| 23-01 | Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation to Provide Time for the System Implementation of Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-08 | 10/28/2022 |
| No. | Topic | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| 22-21 | Requirement to complete Disclosure Agreement for non-competitive awards in VAAM Parts M806, M813 and M816 | 07/14/2022 |
| 22-20 | VAAM Part M833 – Protests, Disputes and Appeals | 07/05/2022 |
| 22-19 | Update of VAAM Subpart M804 – Administration and Information Matters | 05/19/2022 |
| 22-18 | GSA’s Guidance Regarding GSA Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) in certain GSA contracts | 04/04/2022 |
| 22-17 | COVID-19 National Interest Action Code End Date Extension | 03/14/2022 |
| 22-16 | New FPDS National Interest Action (NIA) Code for Ukraine Mission Support | 03/14/2022 |
| 22-15 | New VAAM M819 - Small Business Programs | 02/11/2022 |
| 22-14 | New VAAM M808 - Required Sources of Supplies and Services | 02/09/2022 |
| 22-13 | Update to VAAM M825 - Foreign Acquisition | 02/02/2022 |
| 22-12 | Guidance on Not Using North American Industry Classification System: Classification 2022 Until Small Business Administration Update | 02/01/2022 |
| 22-11 | Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation Regarding Implementation of Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors (Revised December 2021) Rescinded by Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation Regarding Implementation of Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors - Supplement to Rescind CAAC Letter 2021-03, dated 5/19/23 (see Acq Flash 23-13) |
Rescinded |
| 22-10 | Pause in Enforcement of Executive Order 14042 Requirements | 12/10/2021 |
| 22-09 | Reserved | |
| 22-08 | Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Regarding Requirements for Nonavailability Determinations Under the Buy American Statute | 12/01/2021 |
| 22-07 | Reserved | |
| 22-06 | Notification of VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Update Number 2008-32 | 11/01/2021 |
| 22-05 | Tracking Implementation of Executive Order 14042 | 10/20/2021 |
| 22-04 | Appendix to VAAM M801.604-70 Contracting Officer’s Representative Guidance | 10/19/2021 |
| 22-03 | Notification of VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Update Number 2008-31 | 10/19/2021 |
| 22-02 | Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation Regarding Implementation of Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors (See Acquisition Flash! 22-11) |
Superseded |
| 22-01 | VAAM M842.12—Novation and Change-of-Name Agreements | 12/07/2021 |
| No. | Topic | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| 21-32 | National Interest Action Code End Date Extension (Superseded by Acquisition Flash! 22-17) |
Superseded |
| 21-31 | Reserved | |
| 21-30 | Notification of VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Update Number 2008-30 | 09/09/2021 |
| 21-29 | Reserved | |
| 21-28 | Preference for Offerors that employ Veterans on a Full-time Basis | 09/08/2021 |
| 21-27 | Reserved | |
| 21-26 | Reserved | |
| 21-25 | Reserved | |
| 21-24 | Reserved | |
| 21-23 | VA Acquisition Manual M815 Appendix A, Department of Veterans Affairs, Source Selection Guide | 08/09/2021 |
| 21-22 | Class Deviation from VA Acquisition Regulation Part 808, Required Sources of Supplies and Services [Rescinded by Final Rule at 86 FR 62999, effective date 11/17/22. See Acquisition Flash 23-02] |
Rescinded |
| 21-21 | Reserved | |
| 21-20 | Contractor Responsibility Assessment via Automation Process | 08/18/2021 |
| 21-19 | Class Deviation from VA Acquisition Regulation 806.501 and 816.505(b)(8) to Update the Official Title of the VA Advocate for Competition and the VA Ombudsman Rescinded by Final Rule at 86 FR 54111, effective date 11/1/21. See Acquisition Flash! 22-06. |
Rescinded |
| 21-18 | National Interest Action Code End Date Extension Superseded by Acquisition Flash! 21-32 |
Superseded |
| 21-17 | Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation Regarding Certification of Women-Owned Small Businesses Superseded by Final Rule issued at 87 FR 58237 on September 23, 2022, with an effective date of October 28, 2022. |
Superseded |
| 21-16 | Reserved | |
| 21-15 | Notification of VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM) Update Number 2021-07 to VAAM Parts M813, M814, and M816 | 02/05/2021 |
| 21-14 | Maximizing Use of American-Made Goods, Products, and Materials | 01/19/2021 |
| 21-13 | Reserved | |
| 21-12 | Reserved | |
| 21-11 | Notification of VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Update Number 2008-28 and Publication of VAAM Part M825 | 01/27/2021 |
| 21-10 | Notification of VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Update Number 2008-27 to Incorporate Revisions to VAAR part 852 | 12/23/2020 |
| 21-09 | Class Deviation from VA Acquisition Regulation Part 852—Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses [Rescinded by Final Rule at 86 FR 62999, effective date 11/17/22. See Acquisition Flash 23-02] |
Rescinded |
| 21-08 | Notification of VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Update Number 2008-26 to Incorporate Revisions to VAAR parts 803, 819, 827, 847 and 849 | 12/21/2020 |
| 21-07 | Notification of VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM) Update Number 2021-06 to VAAM Parts M809, M832, and M842 | 11/25/2020 |
| 21-06 | Contracts for Hurricane Eta Relief Efforts | 11/16/2020 |
| 21-05 | Class Deviation from VAAR Parts 819 and 852 to Implement Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Certification Requirements [Rescinded by Final Rule at 86 FR 62999, effective date 11/17/22. See Acquisition Flash 23-02] |
Rescinded |
| 21-04 | Contracts for Hurricane Zeta Relief Efforts | 11/03/2020 |
| 21-03 | Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation Regarding Limitations on Subcontracting for Small Business Concerns, CAAC Letter 2019-01, Supplement 1 Rescinded by Final Rule issued at 86 FR 44233 on 08/11/2021, with an effective date of 09/10/2021 |
Rescinded |
| 21-02 | Notification of VA Acquisition Regulation Update Number 2008-25 and publication of new VA Acquisition Manual Parts M809, M841 and M842 | 10/26/2020 |
| 21-01 | Revisions to VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM) part M805, Publicizing Contract Actions; and publication of new VAAM part M804, Administrative and Information Matters | 10/08/2020 |
| No. | Topic | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| 20-27 | VA Procedures, Guidance, and Instructions, M818—Emergency Acquisitions | 10/02/2020 |
| 20-26 | Notification of VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Update Number 2008-24 to Incorporate VAAR Class Deviations issued between March 27, 2020 and August 14, 2020 | 09/16/2020 |
| 20-25 | Reserved | |
| 20-24 | Class Deviation from the VA Acquisition Regulation 808.002, Priorities for Use of Mandatory Government Sources Superseded by Acquisition Policy Flash! 21-22 |
Superseded |
| 20-23 | Reserved | |
| 20-22 | Reserved | |
| 20-21 | Notification of VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Update Number 2008-23 | 07/16/2020 |
| 20-20 | Class Deviation from FAR to Implement the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Superseded by Final Rule issued at 87 FR 73890 on December 1, 2022, with an effective date of December 30, 2022. |
Superseded |
| 20-19 | Reserved | |
| 20-18 | Revisions to the VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM) subpart M822.12, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts | 06/05/2020 |
| 20-17 | Class Deviation from VA Acquisition Regulation Parts 803, 819, 827, 847 and 849 Regarding Certified Mail Receipt Requested and Mail Requirements | 10/01/2020 |
| 20-16 | Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation to Provide for Accelerated Payments to Small Business Contractors and Subcontractors [Rescinded by Final Rule at 86 FR 62999, effective date 11/17/22. See Acquisition Flash 23-02] |
Rescinded |
| 20-15 | Reserved | |
| 20-14 | VAAR Update 2008-21 to publish VAAR 812 and 813, and new VAAM parts M812 and M813 | 04/24/2020 |
| 20-13 | Reserved | |
| 20-12 | Procurement Policy Memorandum (PPM) 2020-01, Contracting Officer Warrant Program | 10/01/2019 |
| 20-11 | VA Procurement Policy Memorandum (PPM) 2020-02, Head of Contracting Activity Nomination and Appointment Procedures | 03/01/2020 |
| 20-10 | Reserved | |
| 20-09 | Reserved | |
| 20-08 | Contracts for Coronavirus Relief Efforts | Expired |
| 20-07 | Notification of VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Update Number 2008-22 to Incorporate Class Deviation from VAAR Parts 802, 812, and 852 Regarding Gray Market and Counterfeit Medical and Information Technology Items | 05/22/2020 |
| 20-06 | Rescission of VA Procurement Policy Memorandum (PPM) 2018-07 (Revised OCT 2018) – Acquisition of Utility Services Rescinded by Final Rule issued at 85 FR 60073, effective date is 10/26/2020. See Acquisition Flash! 21-02 |
Rescinded |
| 20-05 | Acquiring Utility Services (Class Deviation from FAR 41.2/VAAR 841.2) Rescinded by Final Rule issued at 85 FR 60073, effective date is 10/26/2020. See Acquisition Flash! 21-02 |
Rescinded |
| 20-04 | Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment | 08/13/2020 |
| 20-03 | Class Deviation from VAAR Parts 802, 812, and 852 Regarding Gray Market and Counterfeit Medical and Information Technology Items Rescinded by Final Rule at 88 FR 4739, effective date 2/24/23. See Acquisition Flash 23-10 |
Rescinded |
| 20-02 | Notification of VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Update Number 2008-20 to Incorporate VAAR Class Deviations issued between August 22, 2019 and January 31, 2020 | 04/16/2020 |
| 20-01 | Notification of the Publication of Revised Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Parts 815, Contracting by Negotiation, 837, Service Contracting, and affected parts 801, 816, 849, 852, and 871. | 10/04/2019 |
| No. | Topic | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| 19-32 | Revised - Contracts for Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts Expired. See FPDS-NG NIA page for exemption period dates. |
Expired |
| 19-31 | Notification of the Publication of Revised Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Parts 823, Environment, Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace; 824, Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information; 826, Other Socioeconomic Programs; 843, Contract Modifications, and affected parts 801, 836, and 852; and New VAAM Parts M823, M824, and M843 | 09/30/2019 |
| 19-30 | Reserved | |
| 19-29 | VA Procurement Policy Memorandum (2016-05)(Revised August 2019) - Implementation of the Veterans First Contracting Program | 08/06/2019 |
| 19-28 | Revised - Notification of the Publication of Revised Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Part 817, Special Contracting Methods and New VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM) Part M817, Special Contracting Methods | 07/24/2019 |
| 19-27 | Reserved | |
| 19-26 | Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation Regarding Limitations on Subcontracting for Small Business Concerns Superseded by Final Rule issued at 85 FR 11746 on February 27, 2020, with an effective date of March 30, 2020. |
Superseded |
| 19-25 | Reserved | |
| 19-24 | Contracts for Nebraska Flooding Relief Efforts Expired. See FPDS-NG NIA page for exemption period dates. |
Expired |
| 19-23 | Notice of Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to Remove the Requirement that Contracting Officers Make a Best Procurement Approach Determination to Use an Interagency Acquisition (FAR Case 2018-015) (CAAC Letter 2018-04) Superseded by Final Rule issued at 84 FR 19838 on 05/06/2019. |
Superseded |
| 19-22 | Notification of the Publication of Revised Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Part 836, Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts and New VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM) Part M836, Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts | 04/18/2019 |
| 19-21 | Reserved | |
| 19-20 | Rescinded/Inactive Acquisition/Procurement Related Information Letters | 01/18/2019 |
| 19-19 | Notification of VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Update 2008-12 to incorporate all VAAR Class Deviations issued between August 7, 2018 through January 25, 2019 | 04/04/2019 |
| 19-18 | Class Deviation from VAAR 808.002, Priorities for Use of Government Supply Sources and VAAR Subpart 808.6, Acquisition from Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (See Acquisition Flash! 20-24) | Superseded |
| 19-17 | VA PPM 2017-12 (Revision1), VA’s Implementation of the Buy American Act (BAA) to Maximize the Use of Goods, Products and Materials Produced in the United States Rescinded due to issuance of VAAM M825, See Acquisition Flash! 21-11 |
Rescinded |
| 19-16 | FAR Revision: Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment Superseded by Acquisition Flash! 20-04 |
Superseded |
| 19-15 | VA Procurement Policy Memorandum 2019-03, Reporting Requirements for Congressional Notification of Certain Contract Actions Rescinded due to the issuance of revised VAAR part 805 at 85 FR 36348 on 06/16/2020, effective date of 07/16/2020. See Acquisition Flash! 20-21. |
Rescinded |
| 19-14 | VA Procurement Policy Memorandum 2019-06, Contractor Versus Government Performance | 03/05/2019 |
| 19-13 | Reserved | |
| 19-12 | Reserved | |
| 19-11 | Contacts for Alaska Earthquake and California Wildfires Relief Efforts Expired. See FPDS-NG NIA page for exemption period dates. |
Expired |
| 19-10 | VA Procurement Policy Memorandum 2019-01, Postaward Orientations Paragraph 6(d) ONLY superseded. Final Rule issued at 84 FR 9968 on 03/19/2019, effective 04/18/2019. See Acquisition Flash! 19-22 Remaining content is rescinded by Final Rule issued at 85 FR 60073, effective date is 10/26/2020. See Acquisition Flash! 21-02 |
Rescinded |
| 19-09 | Notification of VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM) Update 2018-06, and Rescission of Information Letters (ILs) 001AL-10-06 dated April 28, 2010; and 049-04-3 dated January 7, 2004 Superseded due to issuance of Acquisition Flash 19-20 announcing rescission of all ILs |
Superseded |
| 19-08 | Notification of VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM) Update 2019-02 to VAAM part M836 | 05/10/2019 |
| 19-07 | Reserved | |
| 19-06 | Various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Deviation Status Updates on the Procurement Policy and Warrant Management Service (PPS) Regulatory Deviations Webpage | Various |
| 19-05 | Class Deviation from VA Acquisition Regulation Part 819 - Small Business Programs, and Part 852 - Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses Partially rescinded by VAAR Deviation dated December 23, 2020 (See Acquisition Flash 21-09) [Rescinded by Final Rule at 86 FR 62999, effective date 11/17/22. See Acquisition Flash 23-02] |
Rescinded |
| 19-04 | Establishment of the Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting Core-Plus Specialization in Digital Services (FAC-C-DS) | 12/17/2018 |
| 19-03 | Reserved | |
| 19-02 | Notification of the Publication of Various New and Revised Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Parts and the Publication of Various New VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM) Parts | Various |
| 19-01 | Notification of VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Update 2008-07 to incorporate all VAAR Class Deviations issued between February 9, 2018 through July 31, 2018 | 10/12/2018 |
| No. | Topic | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| 18-33 | Procurement Policy Memorandum 2016-05 (Revised AUG 2018) - Implementation of the Veterans First Contracting Program as a Result of the U.S. Supreme Court Decision | 08/06/2019 |
| 18-32 | Reserved | |
| 18-31 | Reserved | |
| 18-30 | Class Deviation from the VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Subpart 813.307 Forms and VAAR Subpart 853.213 Simplified acquisition procedures (SF’s 18, 30, 44, 1165, 1449, and OF’s 336, 347, and 348) | Expired |
| 18-29 | Reserved | |
| 18-28 | New Executive Order 13834, Efficient Federal Operations Rescinded due to outdated references and information. |
Rescinded |
| 18-27 | Class Deviation from VA Acquisition Regulation 836.213-70, Notice to Proceed Superseded. Final Rule issued at 84 FR 9968 on 03/19/2019, effective 04/18/2019. See Acquisition Flash! 19-22 |
Superseded |
| 18-26 | Reserved | |
| 18-25 | Class Deviation to add VA Acquisition Regulation 813.303-5, Purchases under Blanket Purchase Agreements Rescinded by issuance of revised VAAR 813 Final Rule at 85 FR 16900 on March 25, 2020 with an effective date of April 24, 2020. See Acquisition Flash 20-14. |
Rescinded |
| 18-24 | Reserved | |
| 18-23 | Class Deviation from Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to Increase Threshold for Requiring Certified Cost or Pricing Data (FAR Case 2018-005) Superseded by Final Rule issued at 85 FR 40071 on July 2, 2020, with an effective date of August 3, 2020. |
Superseded |
| 18-22 | Service Organization Controls Audits and Reports for certain Critical Services | 08/10/2018 |
| 18-21 | Class Deviation—VAAR 819.72 and 852.219-74 through 852.219-76 [Rescinded by Final Rule at 86 FR 62999, effective date 11/17/22. See Acquisition Flash 23-02] |
Rescinded |
| 18-20 | Notification of the Publication of Revised Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Parts 803, 814, 822 and Issuance of New VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM) Parts M803, M814, and M822 | 05/16/2018 |
| 18-19 | Reserved | |
| 18-18 | Class Deviation to VAAR 807.105-70, Written Acquisition Plans [Rescinded by Final Rule at 86 FR 62999, effective date 11/17/22. See Acquisition Flash 23-02] |
Rescinded |
| 18-17 | VA Procurement Policy Memorandum (PPM) 2018-07 (Revised Oct 2018) - Acquisition of Utility Services See Acquisition Flash! 20-05 |
Rescinded |
| 18-16 | Notification of revised Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Parts 816, 828, 852 and VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM) Parts M816 and M828 | 03/23/2018 |
| 18-15 | Class Deviation from FAR 19.502-2, Total Small Business Set-Aside [Rescinded by Final Rule at 86 FR 62999, effective date 11/17/22. See Acquisition Flash 23-02] |
Rescinded |
| 18-14 | Reserved | |
| 18-13 | VA Market Research Guide for Acquisition Teams | 03/01/2018 |
| 18-12 | Class Deviation from Various VAAR Sections to Reflect Head of Contracting Activity Delegation and Redelegation Authority Changes and to Increase a Threshold Partically obsolete due to issuance of revised VAAR parts 811 (see Acq Flash 19-02), 814 (see Acq Flash 18-20), and 832 (see Acq Flash 19-02). HCA delegations at 811.103, 811.202, 814.407-3, 814.407-4, 832.202-1, and 832.501-2 are now obsolete since these sections were either removed or revised in the aforementioned respective VAAR revision. HCA Delegations at 809.405, 809.405-1, and 809.405-2 are now obsolete due to the issuance of revised VAAR 809 at 85 FR 60073 on 09/24/2020. See Acquisition Flash! 21-02. Rescinded in its entirety due final section 801.602-71 rescinded by Final Rule at 86 FR 70745, effective date 12/21/22. See Acquisition Flash 23-03 |
Rescinded |
| 18-11 | Class Deviation from VAAR 808.002, Priorities for Use of Mandatory Government Sources See Acquisition Flash! 19-18 |
Superseded |
| 18-10 | Procurement Policy Memorandum 2018-04, Guidance and Procedures regarding use of Tiered Evaluations (Cascading) for use in solicitations set-aside in accordance with the VA Rule of Two | 02/09/2018 |
| 18-09 | Procedures for Nominating Candidates and Obtaining a Contracting Officer’s Warrant (See Acquisition Flash! 20-12) |
Superseded |
| 18-08 | Reserved | |
| 18-07 | VA Procurement Policy Memorandum (2018-03) - Mandatory Usage of VA’s Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) See Acquisition Flash! 21-01 |
Rescinded |
| 18-06 | Guidance to Acquisition Workforce Regarding the Application of 38 U.S.C. 8127 Regarding AbilityOne as a Mandatory Government Source Superseded by Class Dev 02/09/2018. See Acquisition Flash 18-11 |
Superseded |
| 18-05 | Guidance to the Acquisition Workforce Regarding Ordering Officer Appointments to Non-Warranted Personnel | 10/27/2017 |
| 18-04 | Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to remove the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces final rule (FAR Case 2014-025) Superseded by Final Rule issued at 82 FR 51527 on 11/06/2017. |
Superseded |
| 18-03 | Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria Exemptions for Equal Opportunity Clauses Expired. See DOL/OFCCP page for exemption period dates. See Acquisition Flash! 18-03 |
Expired |
| 18-02 | Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to Implement an Act to Enhance Whistleblower Protection for Contractor Employees | 07/26/2017 |
| 18-01 | Department of Veterans Affairs Update to Incorporate all VAAR Class Deviations Issued From September 9, 2010 Through June 30, 2017 | 10/10/2017 |
| No. | Topic | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| 17-32 | Procurement Policy Memorandum 2017-02, Department of Veterans Affairs’ Implementation of the Buy American Laws to Maximize the Use of Goods, Products and Materials Produced in the United States Rescinded due to issuance of VAAM M825. See Acquisition Flash! 12-11 |
Rescinded |
| 17-31 | VA Procurement Policy Memorandum (2017-13) - Unique Procurement Instrument Identifiers (PIID) See Acquisition Flash 21-01 |
Rescinded |
| 17-30 | New National Interest Action (NIA) for Hurricane Maria 2017 Expired. See FPDS-NG NIA page for exemption period dates. |
Expired |
| 17-29 | Class Deviation from Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - Implementing Revised Statutory Conditions for the Exercise of Special Emergency Procurement Authorities (FAR Parts 2, 10, 12, 13, 18, and 26) Superseded by Final Rule issued at 84 FR 19835 on 05/06/2019 |
Superseded |
| 17-28 | Rescinded/Inactive Acquisition/Procurement Related Information Letters Rescinded by Acquisition Flash! 19-20 on 01/18/2019 |
Rescinded |
| 17-27 | Reserved | |
| 17-26 | Veterans Benefits Administration Authority on Architect-Engineer Services in VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Subpart 836.6 Superseded. Final Rule issued at 84 FR 9968 on 03/19/2019, effective 04/182019. See Acquisition Flash! 19-22 |
Superseded |
| 17-25 | Procurement Policy Memorandum (PPM) 2017-07, Procedures for Nominating Candidates and Obtaining a Contracting Officer’s Warrant Superseded by PPM 2018-01 on 05/15/18. See Acquisition Flash! 18-09 |
Superseded |
| 17-24 | Department of Veterans Affairs FAR Class Deviation - Implement an Appropriations Provision Related to Internal Confidentiality Agreements and the Reporting of Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Superseded. Final Rule issued at 82 FR 4722 on 01/13/2017, effective 01/13/2017. |
Superseded |
| 17-23 | Acquisition Policy Flash! 17-23, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Source Selection Guide See Acquisition Flash! 20-01 |
Superseded |
| 17-22 | Acquisition Policy Flash! 17-22, 2017 EPEAT® (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) Purchaser Award | 06/14/2017 |
| 17-21 | Reserved | |
| 17-20 | Acquisition Policy Flash! 17-20, VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 802.101 and Subpart 809.400, Debarment, Suspension and Ineligibility Rescinded by Final Rule issued at 85 FR 60073 on 09/24/2020, effecitve date is 10/26/2020. See Acquisition Flash! 21-02. |
Rescinded |
| 17-19 | Acquisition Policy Flash! 17-19, VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Class Deviation from VA Acquisition (VAAR) Subpart 801.602-75, Review Requirements - OGC Rescinded by Final Rule at 86 FR 70745, effective date 12/21/22. See Acquisition Flash 23-03 |
Rescinded |
| 17-18 | VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Class Deviation from VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Subpart 813.307 Forms and VAAR Subpart 853.213 Simplified acquisition procedures (SF’s 18, 30, 44, 1165, 1449, and OF’s 336, 347, and 348) Expired 03/31/2018. See Aquisition Flash! 15-11 |
Expired |
| 17-17 | Reserved | |
| 17-16 | VA Procurement Policy Memorandum - Federal Acquisition Regulation Case 2009-005 Final Rule, Use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) Rescinded by VAAR 822 Final Rule issued on 05/16/2018. See Acquisition Flash! 18-20 |
Rescinded |
| 17-15 | Authority and Functional Ownership of VA Real Property Leasing Program; Including Policy on Leasing Training, Certification, and Warranting Rescinded due to the establishment of the VA Leasing Certification Program for VA Leasing Contracting Officer’s, under the Office of Construction and Facilities Management, Office of Real Property, see OFCM Real Property Policy memorandum (RPPM) 2022-01, dated 10/7/21. |
Rescinded |
| 17-14 | Strategic Sourcing Contracting Support | 02/08/2017 |
| 17-13 | Nonmanufacturer Rule Waiver to the Small Business Administration (SBA) [Rescinded by Final Rule at 86 FR 62999, effective date 11/17/22. See Acquisition Flash 23-02] |
Rescinded |
| 17-12 | Class Deviation from VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Subpart 815.3, Source Selection, Section 815.303, Responsibilities Superseded by Acquisition Flash! 20-01 |
Superseded |
| 17-11 | Reserved | |
| 17-10 | Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights Superseded by FAR Class Deviation on 07/26/2017. See Acquisition Flash! 18-02 |
Superseded |
| 17-09 | Procurement Policy Memorandum 2017-04, Interagency Acquisitions (IAs), Guidance, and Procedures Rescinded due to issuance of VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM) Part M817 |
Rescinded |
| 17-08 | Reserved | |
| 17-07 | Procurement Policy Memorandum 2017-05, Use of Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for Major Acquisitions (Revised) | 12/01/2016 |
| 17-06 | Court Order Enjoining Certain Sections, Provisions, and Clauses in Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-90, Implementing Executive Order 13673, Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Superseded by Class Deviation 10/19/2017 and upon issuance of Final Rule issued at 82 FR 51527 on 11/06/2017. See at Acquisition Flash! 18-04 |
Superseded |
| 17-05 | Rescinded/Inactive Acquisition/Procurement Related Information Letters See Acquisition Flash! 17-28 |
Superseded |
| 17-04 | Adoption and Implementation of the North American Industry Classification System - Revision for 2017 (NAICS 2017) Superseded through SBA update at 82 FR 47277 on 10/11/2017, effective 10/01/2017. |
Superseded |
| 17-03 | Reserved | |
| 17-02 | Reserved | |
| 17-01 | VA Procurement Policy Memorandum (PPM) (2017-01) Integrated Oversight Process (IOP)/Technical Reviews (TRs) and Class Deviation from VA Acquistion Regulation (VAAR) 801.602-71 Class Deviation rescinded by Final Rule at 86 FR 70745, effective date 12/21/22. See Acquisition Flash 23-03 |
10/06/2016 Partially Rescinded |
| No. | Topic | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| 16-22 | Procurement Policy Memorandum 2016-09 – Rescission of the 1997 Non-codified Material (Formerly the 1997 Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR)) Due to the issuance of revised VAAR parts and class deviations: Attachment 3, Administrative Matters (rescinded upon issuance of revised VAAR part 804); Attachment 4, Publicizing Contract Actions (rescinded upon issuance of revised VAAR part 805, see Acquisition Flash! 20-21), Attachment 5, Acquisition Planning (rescinded on Class Deviation to VAAR 807.105-70, dated March 8, 2018); Attachment 6, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (rescinded upon issuance of revised VAAR part 813); attachment 7, Bonds and Insurance (rescinded upon issuance of revised VAAR 828); attachment 8, Part 829-Taxes, is rescinded due to issuance of VAAM part 829 on 10/31/2018 (see Acquisition Flash! 19-02); and attachment 9, Special Procurement Controls (rescinded upon issuance of revised VAAR 846) are rescinded. PPM 2016-09 is rescinded in its entirety. |
Partially Rescinded |
| 16-21 | Class Deviation from FAR 6.304, Approval of Justification | Rescinded |
| 16-20 | Implementation of the Veterans First Contracting Program as a Result of the U.S. Supreme Court Decision Class Deviation (VFCP 2016) and PPM 2016-05 (Veterans First Contracting Program (VFCP 2016)) - See VFCP Memo dated 08/14/2020 for revised Class Deviation to VAAR 808.002 and 808.6 regarding revisions previously held on Attachment 4; Attachment 2 (part 804) only rescinded by Final Rule issued at 85 FR 36348 on 06/16/2020, effective date of 07/16/2020; Attachments 6 (part 812) and 7 (part 813) only rescinded by Final Rule issued at 85 FR 16900 on 3/25/2020, effective date of 4/24/2020; Attachment 8 only rescinded by Final Rule issued at 84 FR 29391 on 6/24/2019, effective date 7/24/2019; Attachment 1 (VIP only), rescinded by Final Rule at 86 FR 54402, Attachment 3 (802.102, 806.201, 806.203-70, 806.302-5-70) rescinded by 86 FR 54111, and Attachment 11 (873.101, 873103) rescinded by 86 FR 54405). See Acquisition Flash! 16-20, and 18-11, 19-28, 20-14, 20-21, 20-24, and 22-06) [Rescinded by Final Rule at 86 FR 62999, effective date 11/17/22. See Acquisition Flash 23-02] |
Rescinded |
| 16-19 | Contracting for Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT®) Registered Products Superseded 09/30/2019. See Acquisition Flash! 19-31 |
Superseded |
| 16-18 | 2016 EPEAT® Purchaser Award | 08/08/2016 |
| 16-17 | Reserved | |
| 16-16 | United States Supreme Court decision concerning the SDVOSB/VOSB contracting program at the Department of Veterans Affairs See Acquisition Flash! 16-20 |
Rescinded |
| 16-15 | Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) set-asides at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Kingdomware Technologies Inc. v. United States See Acquisition Flash! 16-20 |
Rescinded |
| 16-14 | Rescinded/Inactive Acquisition/Procurement Related Information Letters See Acquisition Flash! 17-05 |
Rescinded |
| 16-13 | Use of VA Handbook 6500-6, Apendex A, Checklist for Information Security in VA Acquisitions See Acquisition Flash! 24-03 |
Rescinded |
| 16-12 | Preventing Wage Law Violations in Federal Supply Schedule Task Orders | 05/25/2016 |
| 16-11 | Class Deviation from VA Acquisition Regulation Part 808, Required Sources of Supplies and Services, and 808.002, Priorities for Use of Government Supply Sources Rescinded by PPM 2016-05 and Class Dev on 07/25/2016. See Acquisition Flash! 16-20 |
Rescinded |
| 16-10 | Procurement Policy Memorandum 2016-02, VA-Wide Procedures Regarding the Use of Order Officers | 05/05/2016 |
| 16-09 | Guidance on Revised Procedures for Small Business Procurement Reviews and VA Form 2268 Coordination by Heads of Contracting Activities | 06/22/2016 |
| 16-08 | Reserved | |
| 16-07 | Industry Engagement | 02/23/2016 |
| 16-06 | Acquisition Principles | 02/23/2016 |
| 16-05 | Department of Veterans Affairs Contract Closeout | 02/11/2016 |
| 16-04 | Contracting Officer Warrant Official System of Record | Rescinded |
| 16-03 | Increasing the Contractor Response Rate for Contract Records in the System for Award Management (SAM) Expired, action suspense date of 01/30/2015. |
Expired |
| 16-02 | OALC Employee Empowerment Initiative (EEI) - Acquisition Oversight Process Review and Approval Threshold Streamlining Partially Rescinded by issuance of Revised VAAR part 832 in Final Rule at 83 FR 49302 on 10/31/2018. Class Deviations at part 832.202-1(d), 832.202, and 832.404, are rescinded due to the issuance of revised VAAR part 832. Class Deviation at VAAR 817.204-70 is rescinded due to issuance of revised VAAR part 817. See Acquisition Flash! numbers 19-02 and 19-28. |
12/15/2015 Partially Rescinded |
| 16-01 | Increasing the Contractor Response Rate for Contract Records in the System for Award Management (SAM) Expired, action suspense date of 12/15/2015. |
Expired |
| No. | Topic | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| 15-18 | Reporting Requirement for Purchases of Biobased Products Superseded 09/30/2019. See Acqusition Flash! 19-31 |
Superseded |
| 15-17 | Reserved | |
| 15-16 | Reserved | |
| 15-15 | Reserved | |
| 15-14 | 2015 Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT®) Purchaser Award | 05/12/2015 |
| 15-13 | Class Deviation - Implement an Appropriations Provision Related to Internal Confidentiality Agreements and the Reporting of Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Superseded by Final Rule issued at 82 FR 4722 on 01/13/2017 on 07/20/2017. See Acquisition Flash! 17-24 |
Superseded |
| 15-12 | Procurement Policy Memorandum (PPM) 2015-02, Guidance for VA Procurement Related Suspension and Debarment Committee Rescinded by Final Rule issued at 85 FR 60073 on 09/24/2020, effective date is 10/26/2020. See Acquisition Flash! 21-02. |
Rescinded |
| 15-11 | Class Deviation - VAAR 809.400, Debarment, Suspension and Ineligibility Rescinded by Class Dev on 06/02/2017. See at Acquisition Flash! 17-20 |
Rescinded |
| 15-10 | Class Deviation - Permanent Authority for Use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items Superseded by Final Rule issued at 80 FR 3829312 on 07/12/15. |
Superseded |
| 15-09 | Revision of Acquisition Policy Flash! 15-03 Implementation of EO13658, Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors Superseded by Final Rule at 78 FR 74552 on 12/15/2014 as amended 80 FR 75917 on 12/04/2015. |
Superseded |
| 15-08 | Reserved | |
| 15-07 | Procurement Policy Memorandum 2015-01, Reporting Requirements for Congressional Notification of Certain Contract Actions Superseded by Acquisition Flash 19-15 |
Superseded |
| 15-06 | Mandatory Usage of VA’s Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) Rescinded on 01/26/2018. See Acquisition Flash! 18-07 |
Rescinded |
| 15-05 | Procurement Policy Memorandum 2013-05, Determining Contractor Responsibility (Revised PPM) Rescinded by Final Rule issued at 85 FR 60073 on 09/24/2020, effective date is 10/26/2020. See Acquisition Flash! 21-02. |
Rescinded |
| 15-04 | Class Deviation VAAR 801.603-70, Representatives of Contracting Officers Rescinded by Final Rule at 86 FR 70745, effective date 12/21/22. See Acquisition Flash 23-03 |
Rescinded |
| 15-03 | Class Deviation for EO 13658 - Minimum Wage for Contractors Superseded by Final Rule issued at 80 FR 3829312 on 07/12/2015. Also see revision at Acquisition Flash! 15-09 |
Superseded |
| 15-02 | Interagency Acquisition Competition Requirements Rescinded on 11/08/2016. See Acquisition Flash! 17-09 |
Rescinded |
| 15-01 | Biobased Reporting See Acquisition Flash! 15-18 |
Rescinded |
| No. | Topic | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| 14-07 | Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Superseded by Final Rule at 78 FR 707479 on 11/25/2013. |
Superseded |
| 14-06 | Procurement Policy Memorandum (PPM) 2014-01, Compliance with the 95 Percent Sustainable Acquisition Goal under Executive Order 13514 and Federal Acquisition Regulation 23.103 Superseded on 09/30/2019. See Acquisition Flash! 19-31 |
Superseded |
| 14-05 | VA Procurement Memorandum 2012-04, Unique Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) Revised Superseded on 10/01/2017. See Acquisition Flash! 17-31 |
Superseded |
| 14-04 | Contracting for Environmentally Preferable Products and Services: Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT®)-Registered Products See Acquisition Flash! 16-19 |
Rescinded |
| 14-03 | Acquisition of Printing and Related Supplies | 04/30/2014 |
| 14-02 | Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System | Expired |
| 14-01 | Procurement Policy Memorandum (PPM) 2013-06, Interagency Acquisitions (Revised) Rescinded on 11/08/2016. See Acquisition Flash! 17-09 |
Rescinded |
| No. | Topic | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| 13-27 | PPM 2013-03, Reporting and Managing Contractor Past Performance Information Rescinded by Final Rule issued at 85 FR 60073 on 09/24/2020, effective date is 10/26/2020. See Acquisition Flash! 21-02. |
Rescinded |
| 13-26 | Reserved | |
| 13-25 | Reserved | |
| 13-24 | Procurement Policy Memorandum 2013-09, Procedures for Nominating Candidates and Obtaining a Warrant Rescinded. See Acquisition Flash! 17-2 and Acquisition Flash! 18-09 |
Rescinded |
| 13-23 | Reserved | |
| 13-22 | Use of Integrated Product Teams for Major Acquisitions See Acquisition Flash! 17-07 |
Rescinded |
| 13-21 | Extension of Prompt Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Rescinded by Final Rule issued at 78 FR 70479 on 11/25/2013. See Acquisition Flash! 14-07 |
Rescinded |
| 13-20 | Update on PPS Web page | 07/15/2013 |
| 13-19 | OMB Mandated Business Cases | 07/05/2013 |
| 13-18 | Class Deviation to FAR 19.505(b) and (c) Superseded by Final Rule issued at 81 FR 67735 on 09/30/2016. |
Superseded |
| 13-17 | Reserved | |
| 13-16 | Contracting for Environmentally Preferable Products and Services (See Acquisition Policy Flash! 14-04) | Rescinded |
| 13-15 | GSA Introduces a New Reverse Auctioning Tool GSA decommissioned the New Reverse Auctioning Tool with operations concluding 09/30/2018. |
Decommissioned |
| 13-14 | New PPM on Interagency Acquisitions (IAs) Rescinded on 11/08/2016. See Acquisition Flash! 17-09 |
Rescinded |
| 13-13 | FY 2012 Service Contract Inventory Requirements Expired. Action suspense date of 06/17/2013. |
Expired |
| 13-12 | Class Deviation from VAAR 801.602-3 Ratification of Unauthorized Commitments (Rescinded by Final Rule at 86 FR 70745, effective date 12/21/22. See Acquisition Flash 23-03) |
Rescinded |
| 13-11 | Determining Contractor Responsibility Revised. See Acquisition Flash! 15-05 |
Revised |
| 13-10 | Reserved | |
| 13-09 | Reserved | |
| 13-08 | Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items Superseded by Final Rule issued at 81 FR 67735 on 09/30/2016. Also, expired on 01/01/2015. |
Superseded |
| 13-07 | Procedures for Determining Whether to Terminate Contracts with Ineligible Firms | Superseded |
| 13-06 | Contracting for Conferences | 01/31/2013 |
| 13-05 | Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR) Delegation Reminder | 01/31/2013 |
| 13-04 | Procurement Policy Memorandum 2013-01, Sole Source Contracting under Title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.) Sections 8127 and 8128, the Veterans Benefits, Health Care and Information Technology Act of 2006 Rescinded on 07/27/2016. See Acquisition Flash! 16-20 |
Rescinded |
| 13-03 | Miller Act Rescinded due to issuance of VAAM M836. |
Rescinded |
| 13-02 | Electronic Invoicing Superseded by Final Rule issued at 77 FR 70709 on 11/27/2012. |
Superseded |
| 13-01 | Biobased Products Reporting Requirement Class Deviation See Acquisition Flash! 15-18 |
Expired |
| No. | Topic | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| 12-26 | Class Deviation: VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 816.504 and VAAR Clause 852.216-70 Superseded via issuance of VAAR Final Rule issued on 03/23/2018. See Acquisition Flash! 18-16 |
Superseded |
| 12-25 | Class Deviation: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters Superseded via issuance of FAR Final Rule at 80 FR 38299 on 07/02/2015. |
Superseded |
| 12-24 | Unique Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) See Acquisition Flash! 17-31 |
Rescinded |
| 12-23 | Deputy Senior Procurement Executive Change Rescinded by Final Rule at 86 FR 70745, effective date 12/21/22. See Acquisition Flash 23-03 |
Rescinded |
| 12-22 | Reserved | |
| 12-21 | Class Deviation: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.232-99, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Superseded by Final Rule issued at 78 FR 70479 on 11/25/2013. See Acquisition Flash! 13-21 and 14-07 |
Superseded |
| 12-20 | Extension of Center for Veterans Enterprise Verification Period from One Year to Two Years Superseded by Interim Final Rule at 82 FR 11155 on 02/21/2017 that provides for recertification every 3 years. |
Superseded |
| 12-19 | Appropriate Use of Incremental Funding Rescinded due to issuance of VAAM M832. |
Rescinded |
| 12-18 | Procurement Policy Memorandum 2012-03 Mandatory Small Business Set Asides for Contract Actions Up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold | Expired |
| 12-17 | Procurement Policy Memorandum 2012-02 Mandatory Usage of VA’s Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) Rescinded on 01/26/2018. See Acquisition Flash! 18-07 |
Rescinded |
| 12-16 | Launch of the Newly Redesigned Procurement Policy Service Web Site Superseded on 07/15/2013. See Acquisition Flash! 13-20 |
Superseded |
| 12-15 | Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Owned Small Business Verification and Small Business Administration Small Business Size Standards | 09/27/2012 |
| 12-14 | Procurement Policy Memorandum 2012-01 Online Reverse Auctions for the Purchase of Commodities | 04/06/2012 |
| 12-13 | Requirements for Acquisition Pursuant to Multiple-Award Contracts Superseded by Final Rule issued at 77 FR 12929 on 03/02/2012; as corrected 80 FR 38296 on 07/02/2015 |
Superseded |
| 12-12 | Reserved | |
| 12-11 | SCI - Notification of Contract File Analysis Reviews and Data Call for FY2011 | Expired |
| 12-10 | Class Deviation from VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 819.7003, Eligibility | Expired |
| 12-09 | Mandatory FPDS Reporting Requirements for all Service Contract Actions $25,000 and Above Awarded on or after March 1, 2012 Superseded by annual SCI. See Acquisition Flash! 12-11, 13-13 |
Superseded |
| 12-08 | Reserved | |
| 12-07 | Reserved | |
| Contract Actions Exceeding the Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold | 01/31/2012 | |
| 12-06 | Campaign to Cut Waste: Reduce Contract spending for management support services | 01/26/2012 |
| 12-05 | Expiration of FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items Superseded by Final Rule issued at 80 FR 3829312 on 07/12/2015. See Acquisition Flash! 15-10 and 13-08 |
Superseded |
| 12-04 | 852.273-75 Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources (Interim - Oct 2008) Superseded. Clause removed from VAAR update. |
Superseded |
| 12-03 | Small Business Act of 2010, Section 1331 (See Acquisition Flash 16-20) | Rescinded |
| 12-02 | Vendor Information Pages Database Deviation [Supersceded by Public Law 111-275] | 12/15/2011 |
| 12-01 | Funding under the 2012 continuing resolution [Expired] | 10/27/2011 |
| No. | Topic | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| 11-10 | Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Letter 11-01, Performance of Inherently Governmental Functions | 09/29/2011 |
| 11-09 | Class Deviation from VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 804.1102 Superseded by Public Law 111-275. |
Superseded |
| 11-08 | Implementation of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) of 2006 Superseded by Final Rule issued at 77 FR 44058 on 07/26/2012, as amended at 78 FR 37681, 37698 on 06/21/2013; 80 FR 38299 on 07/02/2015; 81 FR 67739 on 09/30/2016. |
Superseded |
| 11-07 | Implementation of Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program Superseded by Final Rule issued at 76 FR 18311 on 04/01/2011. |
Superseded |
| 11-7 | Launch of Acquisition Workforce Assessment | Expired |
| 11-06 | Decreased Threshold for Implementation and Mandated Use of VA’s Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) Superseded on 02/09/2018, on 11/12/2014, and on 06/15/2012. See Acquisition Flash! 18-10, 15-06, and 12-17 |
Superseded |
| 11-05 | Class Deviation to Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.209-8 Expired with publication of FAC 2005-55. |
Expired |
| GTSI Suspension Lifted SBA OIG investigation expired 10/19/2013. No adverse actions taken. |
Expired | |
| Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) Trailer Superseded by Final Rule issued at 75 FR 14065 on 03/23/2010, as amended at 80 FR 4986on 01/29/2015; 81 FR 11990 on 03/07/2016; 81 FR 58638 on 08/25/2016; 81 FR 91638 on 12/16/2016; 82 FR 51776 on 11/08/2017. |
Superseded | |
| GTSI Suspended from Federal contracting SBA OIG investigation expired 10/19/2013. No adverse actions taken. |
Expired | |
| Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-45 Superseded by issuance of FAC. |
Superseded |
| No. | Topic | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-46 Superseded by issuance of FAC. |
Superseded | |
| Level 1 Warrants Extended through March 31, 2011 | Expired | |
| Rescission of Information Letter 049-07-10 See Acquisition Flash! 17-28, 17-5, and 16-14. |
Rescinded |
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