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Procurement Guidance and Instruction Service

About us

The Procurement Guidance and Instruction Service (PGIS) is responsible for maintaining the VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM), enhancing mission performance and preserving the integrity of the VA Acquisition Management Program (AMP) by providing accurate, innovative, courteous and timely guidance to our customers.

Services

  • Formulates, manages and implements the internal-facing VAAM 
  • Develops guidance for compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, VA Acquisition Regulation and other Federal acquisition policy 
  • Establishes uniform administrative processes for VA AMP 
  • Governs the VAAM Program 
  • Advises the VA’s acquisition workforce on policies and procedures at various phases of the acquisition lifecycle 
  • Coordinates document reviews for Senior Procurement Executive’s concurrence or approval 
  • Issues Acquisition Insiders and VAAM Alerts to the acquisition workforce

Contact Info

We pride ourselves on customer service and satisfaction. We welcome your comments, suggestions, and questions.  Please contact us at vapgismailbox@va.gov

Resources

The VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM) is  accessible via the Acquisition Knowledge Portal.

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