ARCA Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment Act of 2025 (ARCA Act) aims to restructure the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) acquisition process to improve efficiency and cost control. It establishes a Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, reorganizes the VA’s acquisition structure, and mandates independent verification and validation of major acquisition programs. The bill also focuses on improving hiring practices for entry-level acquisition positions and implementing a standardized requirements development process.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation within the VA.
- Reorganizes the VA’s acquisition structure, creating an Office of Acquisition and designating an Assistant Secretary for Acquisition.
- Defines a ‘major acquisition program’ based on estimated cost ($1 billion lifecycle cost or $200 million annual cost).
- Requires independent verification and validation of major acquisition programs.
- Improves hiring practices for entry-level acquisition positions through internship programs.
- Mandates a standardized requirements development process for major acquisition programs.
- Requires a systems engineering analysis of the VA’s acquisition process.
- Establishes a process for tracking and assessing operating and support costs for major acquisition programs.
Who is affected
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
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