Office of Acquisition and Logistics
OAL protects the integrity of the procurement and supply system and is organizationally independent of the activities it serves. It is comprised of 4 major organizational components.
Our offices
The Office of Acquisition and Logistics consists of four major organizational components which allow us to support Department’s administrations and staff offices, helping them accomplish their missions. We also hold oversight responsibilities on behalf of the Secretary to ensure VA complies with laws, policies and directives from executive branch partners such as the Office of Management and Budget, Department of Treasury, General Services Administration, Government Accountability Office, and Congress.
Office of Acquisition Program Support
The Office of Acquisition Program Support (APS) provides executive direction for acquisition efforts focused on workforce development, human resources liaison requirements, facilities and emergency preparedness.
Office of Procurement Policy, Systems and Oversight
The Office of Procurement Policy, Systems and Oversight (PPSO) provides leadership and management for a full range of programmatic and oversight duties related to the acquisition lifecycle.
Office of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
The Logistics and Supply Chain Management staff are responsible for VA logistics policy development, enforcement, coordination, and training.
VA Acquisition Academy
Recognized as an industry leader in training and development for the Federal Acquisition workforce through our five professional schools.
Guidance and regulations
Acquisition Policy Flash!
Acquisition Policy Flashes are used to communicate useful information such as Class Deviations, Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Guidance.
Procurement Policy Memorandums
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) method of communicating procedural guidance and policy prescriptions to the acquisition workforce.
Public Law 102-585
Stipulated in Public Law 102-585, Section 603 all brand name drugs must be made available for purchase under the 65 I B Schedule program at a not to exceed price as a condition for receiving payment from certain entities.
Suspension and Debarment
The Suspension and Debarment (S&D) Committee, within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), reviews all procurement related referrals for suspension and debarment actions.
Directives and Handbooks
Publications on the Department of Veteran’s Affairs Directives website.
VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR)
Title 48—Federal Acquisition Regulation System, Chapter 8—Department of Veterans Affairs.