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Acquisition Policy Flash! 20-02

What's Changed?

Notification of VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Update Number 2008-20 to Incorporate VAAR Class Deviations issued between August 22, 2019 and January 31, 2020

Purpose: To announce to the VA Acquisition Workforce that the VAAR shown on the Office of Acquisition and Logistics website has been updated to incorporate VAAR Class Deviations issued between August 22, 2019 and January 31, 2020 through the release of VAAR Update Number 2008-20.

VAAR Sections Impacted: VAAR 801.603-70 and 841.2.

Effective Date: Immediately.

Background: In order to enhance department-level guidance for all VA acquisitions, the VA Acquisition Workforce requested updates to the VAAR that would incorporate all deviations into the applicable VAAR part. As a continuing result, an update has been issued that contains revisions approved via VAAR class deviations for parts 801 and 841.

Applicability: This notification is directed to the VA acquisition workforce.

Action Required: Incorporate VAAR Update Number 2008-20.

Additional Information: Direct any questions or comments to Procurement Policy and Warrant Management Service via email at va.procurement.policy@va.gov or (202) 632-5288.

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