On January 24, 2019, PilieroMazza submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in response to the proposed rule issued on November 29, 2018, RIN 2900-AQ24—VA Acquisition Regulation: Environment, Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace; Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information; Other Socioeconomic Programs; and Contract Modifications.
Includes our comments on:
- VAAR Part 826 Will Be Beneficial, But It Needs Further Clarification
- The VAAR Must Fully Implement the Vets Act Priority for SDVOSBs and VOSBs
- When applying the full and partial credit for SDVOSBs and VOSBs under subsection (b) in a procurement where price is the only factor or that uses a lowest price technically acceptable source selection process as described in FAR 15.101-2, the contracting officer must deem the price offered by a verified SDVOSB to be 10% lower than its proposed price for evaluation purposes. The contracting officer must deem the price offered by a verified VOSB to be 5% lower than its proposed price for evaluation purposes.