Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 27/09/2001

VA Acquisition Regulation: Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts

This document proposes to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR). We propose to update position titles, to make minor grammatical corrections and revisions, to revise and update section numbers and titles, to relocate material to correspond to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and to delegate authority. In addition, we propose to update regulations on Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts and on Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses, and to add coverage regarding the authority of the National Cemetery Administration to award architect- engineer contracts. Also, we propose to replace a general prescription directing the use of all VAAR clauses relating to construction contracts with specific prescriptions for each clause, remove obsolete or duplicative material, update the VAAR regarding the requirement for certificates of current cost or pricing data, and provide agency procedures regarding disclosure of the Government cost estimate on construction contracts. This document would also remove a "guarantee" clause from the VAAR and provide agency procedures for VA contracting officers to use the FAR "warranty" clause for construct