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VA Acquisition Regulation Updates

Revisions to the Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) are made via VA Acquisition Updates.  Should you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Procurement Policy Service Office.   Note:  You may need to visit the VA Viewer Software page to view these documents.

Effective September 23, 2024 — VA developed a VAAR change request process accessible via the Acquisitin Knowledge Portal. This resource is available only to those with a va.gov email address. Please refer any questions to Procurement Guidance and Instruction Service (PGIS).

VAAR Updates
Update Number Date VAAR Part(s) Updated Summary of Update
2008-37 07/28/2023 815 and 819. Moves the coverage at 819.7010, Tiered Set-Aside Evaluation, to part 815, Contracting by Negotiation.
2008-36 03/22/2023 802, 806, 810, 813, 819, 852, and 873. Implements the expansion of the certification requirement across all Federal agencies for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), and the transfer of the certification authority for both SDVOSBs and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) from the VA to the Small Business Administration (SBA), effective January 1, 2023.
2008-35 02/24/2023 802, 804, 811, 812, 824, 839, and 852. Revisions to VAAR parts 839, 804, 811, 812, and affected parts 802, 824, and 852, that were published in a Federal Register Notice as a final rule at 88 FR 4739 (document number 2023-00586) on January 25, 2023 with an effective date of February 24, 2023, and which adopted as a final rule the proposed rule published November 17, 2021.
2008-34 12/21/2022 801, 802, 808, 816, 835, and 852. Revisions to the VAAR parts 801, 802, 808, 816, 835, and 852 that were published in a Federal Register Notice as a final rule at 87 FR 70745 (document number 2022-23961) November 21, 2022 with an effective date of December 21, 2022, and which adopted as a final rule the proposed rule published February 23, 2022.
2008-33 11/17/2022 802, 807, 808, 810, 813, 819, 832, 852, and 853. Revisions to the VAAR parts 802, 807, 808, 810, 813, 819, 832, 852, and 853 that were published in a Federal Register Notice as a final rule at 87 FR 62999 (document number 2022-21541) on October 18, 2022 with an effective date of November 17, 2022, and which adopted as a final rule the proposed rule published March 9, 2022.
2008-32 11/01/2021 806, 852, 853, 871, and 873. Revisions to the VAAR published at 86 FR 54111 (document number 2021-20926) on September 30, 2021, for part 806; published at 86 FR 54117 (document number 2021-20922) on September 30, 2021, for Parts 852 and 873; published at 86 FR 54402 (document number 2021-20921) on October 1, 2021, for parts 802, 852, and 853; and published at 86 FR 54405 (document number 2021-20891) on October 1, 2021, for parts 852 and 871.
2008-31 10/19/2021 819 and 852. Implements requirements of P.Law 116-183 to amend 28 U.S.C. 8127. It adds: 1) language at 819.7001 regarding responsibilities and the requirement for certifications; 2) compliance with limitations on subcontracting (LOS) requirements for eligibility at 819.7003; 3) prescriptions for two new VAAR classes at 819.7009; and, 4) the two new clauses at 852.219-77 and 852.219-78.
2008-30 09/16/2021 806 and 816. Changes agency titles for two key acquisition roles, the VA Advocate for Competition and the VA Ombudsman, to reflect the current title of Associate Executive Director for Procurement Policy, Systems and Oversight (AED/PPSO).
2008-29 08/05/2021 808. Revises VA’s original implementation of legislative amendments to VA’s Veteran’s First Contracting Program (VFCP) by adding language to provide for an exception to small business contracting requirements applicable to the VA’s procurement of certain goods and services covered under the AbilityOne program. It also deviates to add language at VAAR 808.603, Purchase priorities, which was updated in the previously issued Temporary Rule, which states that contracting officers may purchase supplies and services produced or provided by FPI from eligible SDVOSBs and VOSBs, in accordance with procedures set forth in subpart 819.70, without seeking a waiver from FPI.
2008-28 01/27/2021 825. Revisions to the VAAR that were published in a Federal Register Notice as a final rule at 85 FR 84266 (document number 2020-27328) on December 28, 2020 with an effective date of January 27, 2021, and which adopted as a final rule the proposed rule published June 9, 2020.
2008-27 12/23/2020 852. Revisions made in Class Deviation from VA Acquisition Regulation Part 852—Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses, dated December 23, 2020.
2008-26 12/21/2020 803, 819, 827, 847, and 849. Revisions made in Class Deviation from VA Acquisition Regulation Parts 803, 819, 827, 847 and 849 Regarding Certified Mail Receipt Requested and Mail Requirements, dated September 28, 2020.
2008-25 10/26/2020 802, 809, 841, 842, and 852. Revisions to the VAAR that were published in a Federal Register Notice as a final rule at 85 FR 60073 (document number 2020-18172) on September 24, 2020 with an effective date of October 26, 2020, and which adopted as a final rule the proposed rule published April 20, 2020.
2008-24 09/16/2020 808 and 832. Revisions based on active VAAR class deviations issued from March 27, 2020 through August 14, 2020, and active until incorporated into the VAAR, or the VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM), or otherwise rescinded.
2008-23 07/16/2020 804, 805, 849, and 852. Revisions to the VAAR that were published in a Federal Register Notice as a final rule at 85 FR 36348 (document number 2020-11608) on June 16, 2020 with an effective date of July 16, 2020, and which adopted as a final rule the proposed rule published February 13, 2020.
2008-22 05/22/2020 802, 812, and 852. Provides text revisions based on active VAAR class deviation regarding Gray Market and Counterfeit Medical and Information Technology Items and will remain active until incorporated into the VAAR, or the VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM), or otherwise rescinded.
2008-21 04/24/2020 812, 813, 852, and 853. Revisions to the VAAR that were published in a Federal Register Notice as a final rule at 85 FR 16900 (document number 2020-05589) on March 25, 2020 with an effective date of April 24, 2020, and which adopted as a final rule the proposed rule published January 11, 2018.
2008-20 04/16/2020 801 and 841. Provides text revisions based on active VAAR class deviations issued from August 22, 2019, through January 31, 2020, and active until updated through Procurement Policy Memorandum, VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM), or rescinded.
2008-19 10/04/2019 801, 815, 816, 837, 849, 852, and 871. Revisions to the VAAR that were published in a Federal Register Notice as a final rule at 84 FR 46448 (document number 2019-17824) on September 4, 2019 with an effective date of October 4, 2019, and which adopted as a final rule the proposed rule published September 7, 2018.
2008-18 09/30/2019 823, 824, 826, 843, and 852. Revisions to the VAAR that were published in a Federal Register Notice as a final rule at 84 FR 45679 (document number 2019-18524) on August 30, 2019 with an effective date of September 30, 2019, and which adopted as a final rule the proposed rule published November 29, 2018.
2008-17 09/11/2019 801. Updates the language set forth in Class Deviation from VA Acquisition Regulation 801.690-3, 801.690-4, 801.690-6 and801.690-7, dated July 12, 2019, and changes the authority to appoint and terminate Contracting Officers.
2008-16 08/15/2019 819 and 852. Interim revisions issued via an approved Class Deviation from the Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) parts 819 and 852.
2008-15 07/24/2019 817 and 852. Revisions to the VAAR that were published in a Federal Register Notice as a final rule at 84 FR 29391 (document number 2019-12759) on June 24, 2019 with an effective date of July 24, 2019, and which adopted as a final rule the proposed rule published December 27, 2018.
2008-14 06/12/2019 808 Revisions based on an active VAAR Class Deviation issued on May 20, 2019 and effective until rescinded or incorporated into the official eCFR revised VAAR.
2008-13 04/18/2019 801, 825, 836, 842, 846, 852, and 853. Revisions to the VAAR that were published in a Federal Register Notice as a final rule at 84 FR 9968 (document number 2019-04900) on March 19, 2019, with an effective date of April 18, 2019, and which adopted as a final rule the proposed rule published September 7, 2018.
2008-12 01/25/2019 813 and 836. Provides text revisions based on active VAAR Class Deviations issued from August 7, 2018 through January 25, 2019 and still effective, until rescinded or incorporated into the official eCFR revised VAAR.
2008-11 10/31/2018 801, 811, 832, and 852. Revisions to the VAAR that were published in a Federal Register Notice as a final rule at 83 FR 49302 (document number 2018-18984) on October 1, 2018, and which adopted as a final rule the proposed rule published on March 26, 2018.
2008-10 10/24/2018 829, 846, 847, 852, and 870. Revisions to the VAAR that were published in a Federal Register Notice as a final rule at 83 FR 48257 (document number 2018-20323) on September 24, 2018, and which adopted as a final rule the proposed rule published on April 25, 2018.
2008-09 10/18/2018 844 and 845. Revisions to the VAAR that were published in a Federal Register Notice as a final rule at 83 FR 47097 (document number 2018-20183) on September 18, 2018, and which adopted as a final rule the proposed rule published on April 6, 2018.
2008-08 10/12/2018 831, 833, 852 and 871. Revisions to the VAAR that were published in a Federal Register Notice as a final rule at 83 FR 46413 (document number 2018-18985) on September 13, 2018, and which adopted as a final rule the proposed rule published on April 6, 2018.
2008-07 10/12/2018 801, 807, 809, 811, 813, 814, 819, 832, 852 and 853. Provides text revisions based on active VAAR Class Deviations issued from February 9, 2018 through July 31, 2018 and still effective, until rescinded or incorporated into the official eCFR revised VAAR.
2008-06 05/16/2018 803, 814, and 822. Incorporates revisions to the VAAR that were published in a Federal Register Notice as a final rule at 83 FR 16206 (document number 2018-07833) on April 16, 2018, and which adopted as a final rule the proposed rule published on May 17, 2017.
2008-05 03/23/2018 816, 828, and 852. Incorporates revisions to the VAAR that were published in a Federal Register Notice as a final rule at 83 FR 7401 (document number 2018-03164) on February 21, 2018, and which adopted as a final rule the proposed rule published on March 23, 2017.
2008-04 02/09/2018 808 and 836 Incorporates interim revisions issued via approved Class Deviations to the Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) issued from from September 9, 2010, through June 30, 2017, and still effective, until rescinded or incorporated into the official eCFR revised VAAR.
2008-03 08/29/2017 801, 802, 804, 806, 808, 809, 810, 812, 813, 815, 816, 817, 819, 832, 842, 852, 853, and 873 Incorporates interim revisions issued via approved Class Deviations to the Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) issued from September 9, 2010 through June 30, 2017 and still effective, until rescinded or incorporated into the official eCFR revised VAAR.  The inserts also incorporate revised text at VAAR 819.307 from a final rule previously published in the Federal Register.
2008-02 12/27/2012 832 and 852 Incorporates final rule, 77 FR 70708, to require contractors to submit payment requests in electronic form.
2008-01 12/08/2009 802, 804, 808, 809, 813, 815, 817, 819, 828, and 852 Under this final rule, 74 FR 64619, a VA contracting officer may restrict competition to contracting with SDVOSBs or VOSBs under certain conditions.
 
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