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Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL)

 

VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR)

Title 48—Federal Acquisition Regulation System
Chapter 8—Department of Veterans Affairs

Part Title
Subchapter A—General
801 Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation System.
802 Definitions of words and terms.
803 Improper business practices and personal conflicts of interest.
804 Administrative and information matters.
Subchapter B—Acquisition Planning
805 [Reserved]
806 Competition requirements.
807 [Reserved]
808 Required sources of supplies and services.
809 Contractor qualifications.
810 Market Research.
811 Describing agency needs.
812 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
Subchapter C—Contracting Methods and Contract Types
813 Simplified acquisition procedures.
814 Sealed bidding.
815 Contracting by negotiation.
816 Types of contracts.
817 Special contracting methods.
Subchapter D—Socioeconomic Programs
819 Small business programs.
822 Application of labor laws to Government acquisitions.
823 Environment, Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace.
824 Protection of privacy and freedom of information.
825 [Reserved]
826 Other Socioeconomic Programs.
Subchapter E—General Contracting Requirements
827 Patents, Data, and Copyrights.
828 Bonds and insurance.
829 Taxes.
830 [Reserved]
831 Contract cost principles and procedures.
832 Contract financing.
833 Protests, disputes, and appeals.
Subchapter F—Special Categories of Contracting
835 Research and Development Contracting.
836 Construction and architect-engineer contracts.
837 Service contracting.
839 Acquisition of Information Technology
841 Acquisition of utility services.
Subchapter G—Contract Management
842 Contract administration and audit services.
843 Contract Modifications.
844 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures.
845 Government Property.
846 Quality assurance.
847 Transportation.
849 Termination of contracts.
Subchapter H—Clauses and Forms
852 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
853 Forms.
Subchapter I—Department Supplementary Regulations
870 [Reserved]
871 Vocational rehabilitation and employment programs.
872 [Reserved]
873 Simplified procedures for health-care resources.
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Last updated: August 16, 2024