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Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL)

 

Part 813 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures

Part 801—Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation System Part 802—Definitions of words and terms Part 803—Improper business practices and personal conflicts of interest Part 804—Administrative and information matters Part 806—Competition requirements Part 808—Required sources of supplies and services Part 809—Contractor qualifications Part 810—Market Research Part 811—Describing agency needs Part 812—Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services Part 813—Simplified acquisition procedures Part 814—Sealed bidding Part 815—Contracting by negotiation Part 816—Types of contracts Part 817—Special contracting methods Part 819—Small business programs Part 822—Application of labor laws to Government acquisitions Part 823—Environment, Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace Part 824—Protection of privacy and freedom of information Part 826—Other Socioeconomic Programs Part 827—Patents, Data, and Copyrights Part 828—Bonds and insurance Part 829—Taxes Part 831—Contract cost principles and procedures Part 832—Contract financing Part 833—Protests, disputes, and appeals Part 835—Research and Development Contracting Part 836—Construction and architect-engineer contracts Part 837—Service contracting Part 839—Acquisition of Information Technology Part 841—Acquisition of utility services Part 842—Contract administration and audit services Part 843—Contract Modifications Part 844—Subcontracting Policies and Procedures Part 845—Government Property Part 846—Quality assurance Part 847—Transportation Part 849—Termination of contracts Part 852—Solicitation provisions and contract clauses Part 853—Forms Part 871—Vocational rehabilitation and employment programs Part 873—Simplified procedures for health-care resources
 
Sec. Title
813.003-70 General policy.
Subpart 813.1—Procedures
813.102 Source list.
813.106 Soliciting competition, evaluation of quotations or offers, award and documentation.
813.106-70 Soliciting competition, evaluation of quotations or offers, award and documentation–the Veterans First Contracting Program.
Subpart 813.2—[Reserved]
Subpart 813.3—Simplified Acquisition Methods
813.305-70 VA’s imprest funds and third party drafts policy.
 

AUTHORITY:  38 U.S.C. 8127-8128; 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 41 U.S.C. 1702; and 48 CFR 1.301 through 1.304.

Deviation per Class Deviation from VAAR parts 802, 806, 808, 810, 813, 819, 852, and 873, dated February 16, 2023, to implement 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. The class deviation updates various VAAR parts to implement the new policy regarding the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program, the relevant SBA certification database, and removing the VA VIP database title and web address, and other pertinent information.

813.003-70  General policy. (DEVIATION)

(a) The Veterans First Contracting Program in subpart 819.70 applies to VA contracts, orders and BPAs under this part and has precedence over other small business programs referenced in FAR parts 13 and 19. For VA policy regarding mandatory Government sources, refer to 808.002.

(b) Notwithstanding FAR 13.003(b)(2), the contracting officer shall make an award utilizing the priorities for Veteran-owned small businesses as implemented within the VA hierarchy of small business program preferences, the Veterans First Contracting Program in subpart 819.70. Specifically, the contracting officer shall consider preferences for certified service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) first, then preferences for certified Veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs). These priorities will be followed by preferences for other small businesses in accordance with 819.7005.

(c) When using competitive procedures, the preference for restricting competition to certified SDVOSBs/VOSBs in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section is mandatory whenever market research provides a reasonable expectation of receiving two or more offers/quotes from eligible, capable and certified firms, and that an award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the Government.

(1) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127, contracts under this part shall be set-aside for SDVOSBs/VOSBs, in accordance with 819.7006 or 819.7007 when supported by market research. Contracting officers shall use the applicable set-aside clause prescribed at 819.7011.

(2) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8128 and to the extent that market research does not support an SDVOSB or VOSB set-aside, the contracting officer shall include evaluation factors as prescribed at 815.304-70 and the evaluation criteria clause prescribed at 815.304-71(a).

(d) The SDVOSB and VOSB eligibility requirements in 819.7003 apply, including being listed in the SBA certification database (see 13 CFR part 128), and other small business requirements in 13 CFR part 121 and 13 CFR 125.6 (e.g., small business representation, nonmanufacturer rule, and subcontracting limitations certificate of compliance (see 819.7004 and 819.7011)).

Subpart 813.1 - Procedures

813.102  Source list. (DEVIATION)

Pursuant to 819.7003, contracting officers shall use the Small Business Administration (SBA) certification database to verify SDVOSB/VOSB status.

813.106  Soliciting competition, evaluation of quotations or offers, award and documentation.

Deviation per Class Deviation from VAAR parts 802, 806, 808, 810, 813, 819, 852, and 873, dated February 16, 2023, to implement 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. The class deviation updates various VAAR parts to implement the new policy regarding the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program, the relevant SBA certification database, and removing the VA VIP database title and web address, and other pertinent information.

813.106-70  Soliciting competition, evaluation of quotations or offers, award and documentation – the Veterans First Contracting Program. (DEVIATION)

(a) When using competitive procedures under this part, the contracting officer shall use the Veterans First Contracting Program in subpart 819.70 and the guidance set forth in 813.003-70.

(b) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C 8127(b), contracting officers may use other than competitive procedures to enter into a contract with a certified SDVOSB or VOSB for procurements below the simplified acquisition threshold, as authorized by FAR 6.302-5 and 806.302-570(a) and (b).

(c) For procurements above the simplified acquisition threshold, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(c), contracting officers may also award a contract under this part to a certified SDVOSB/VOSB using procedures other than competitive procedures, as authorized by FAR 6.302-5 and 806.302-570(a) and (c) and in accordance with 819.7008 and 819.7009.

Subpart 813.2 - [Reserved]

Subpart 813.3 - Simplified Acquisition Methods

813.305-70  VA’s imprest funds and third party drafts policy.

VA’s Governmentwide commercial purchase card and/or convenience checks shall be used in lieu of imprest funds and third party drafts.

 
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