Subject: Class Deviation Supplement – Executive Order (EO) 14398 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.

Purpose: To inform the VA acquisition workforce (AWF) of a supplement to class deviations to FAR parts 9, 12, and 22 that were previously issued for purposes of implementing the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul.

Effective Date: Immediately.

Expiration Date:  NA

Background: EO 14398 was issued on March 26, 2026, establishing that agencies should not do business with contractors that engage in any racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities. In accordance with EO 14398, the FAR Council has issued a deviation to update the model deviation text for these parts.

Applicability: This Acquisition Policy Flash applies to all VA activities and acquisitions.

Action Required: VA contracting officers must follow new guidance published by the FAR Council on the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul parts 9, 12, 22 and 52 site on April 20, 2026.

Additional Information: Direct questions or concerns regarding this Acquisition Flash to the Office of Acquisition and Logistics (003A), Procurement Policy and Warrant Management Service (003A2A), at va.procurement.policy@va.gov.