Subject: Rescission of Acquisition Policy Flash! 25-03

Purpose: To rescind Acquisition Policy Flash! 25-03, Class Deviation in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 1.404, to waive the requirements for project labor agreements implemented at FAR subpart 22.5, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects, FAR 36.104(c), Policy, FAR 52.222-33, Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement, and FAR 52.222-34, Project Labor Agreement.

FAR parts impacted: FAR parts 22, 36, and 52.

Effective Date: Immediately

Expiration Date:  NA

Background: Further guidance will be provided at a later date.

Due to the Court of Federal Claims decision, effective immediately, contracting officers shall not use project labor agreements for large-scale construction projects, implemented at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 22.5 and 36.104(c). The FAR clauses at FAR 52.222-33, Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement, and FAR 52.222-34, Project Labor Agreement, shall not be enforced in any solicitation.

Applicability: This notice applies to all contracting activities.

Action Required: No action required.

Additional Information: Direct questions to va.procurement.policy@va.gov.