This bill mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to utilize specific design-build selection procedures for contracts involving the design and construction of its facilities. It amends title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to follow the procedures outlined in section 3309 of title 41, United States Code. This legislative action reflects a congressional finding that design-build methods , when properly applied, can be an effective acquisition strategy for federal construction projects. Congress expresses its belief that design-build can reduce change orders, decrease project duration, and improve warranty protections, despite past challenges with other construction methods. The bill also stipulates that for large "super construction projects" where a non-VA federal entity provides management, the Secretary shall not discourage the use of these procedures. Furthermore, it expands the scope of covered certification programs to include training for design-build construction , aiming to ensure VA personnel are adequately prepared to implement these methods effectively.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National Security
VA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2025
USA119th CongressS-1846| Senate
| Updated: 5/21/2025
This bill mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to utilize specific design-build selection procedures for contracts involving the design and construction of its facilities. It amends title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to follow the procedures outlined in section 3309 of title 41, United States Code. This legislative action reflects a congressional finding that design-build methods , when properly applied, can be an effective acquisition strategy for federal construction projects. Congress expresses its belief that design-build can reduce change orders, decrease project duration, and improve warranty protections, despite past challenges with other construction methods. The bill also stipulates that for large "super construction projects" where a non-VA federal entity provides management, the Secretary shall not discourage the use of these procedures. Furthermore, it expands the scope of covered certification programs to include training for design-build construction , aiming to ensure VA personnel are adequately prepared to implement these methods effectively.