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Part 844 - Subcontracting Policies and 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
 
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Subpart 844.2—Consent to Subcontracts
844.202-2 Considerations.
Subpart 844.3—Contractors’ Purchasing Systems Reviews
844.303 Extent of review.
Subpart 844.4—Subcontracts for Commercial Items and Commercial Components
844.402 Policy requirements.
 

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

Subpart 844.2 - Consent to Subcontract

844.202-2  Considerations.

(a)(14) Where other than lowest price is the basis for subcontractor selection, has the contractor adequately substantiated the selection as being fair, reasonable, and representing the best value to the Government?

Subpart 844.3 - Contractors’ Purchasing Systems Reviews

844.303  Extent of review.

(f) Policies and procedures pertaining to use of VA-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) and utilization in accordance with subpart 819.70 and the Veterans First Contracting Program;

(l) Documentation of commercial item determinations to ensure compliance with the definition of “commercial item” in FAR 2.101; and

(m) For acquisitions involving electronic parts, that the contractor has implemented a counterfeit electronic part detection and avoidance system to ensure that counterfeit electronic parts do not enter the supply chain.

Subpart 844.4 - Subcontracts for Commercial Items and Commercial Components

844.402  Policy requirements.

(a)(3) Determine whether a particular subcontract item meets the definition of a commercial item.  This requirement does not affect the contracting officer’s responsibilities or determinations made under FAR 15.403-1(c)(3).

 
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Last updated: August 16, 2024