Federal Register #2026-05739

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL) is seeking public input on its use of gray market clauses to ensure supply chain integrity for medical and IT equipment. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL) - Scope and Requirements: - Notice concerns information collection related to gray market clauses 852.212-71 and 852.212-72 - Clauses are used in VA solicitations and contracts to prevent gray market and counterfeit supplies - Applies to: - New medical equipment - New medical supplies - New information technology (IT) equipment - Maintenance of medical or IT equipment involving replacement parts - Requirements focus on ensuring only genuine, authorized products and parts are supplied - Emphasis on preventing counterfeit or unauthorized items from entering the VA supply chain - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - Clauses apply broadly to all suppliers of relevant medical and IT equipment and maintenance services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to authenticity and authorized sourcing for all supplied items - Public comment is requested on the information collection process and its impact

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL) announces a notice regarding the collection of information related to gray market clauses 852.212-71 and 852.212-72. These clauses are used in solicitations and contracts to prevent gray market and counterfeit supplies from entering the VA supply chain, particularly for new medical equipment, supplies, IT equipment, and maintenance involving replacement parts. The notice invites public comment on the information collection, with comments due by April 23, 2026.