# VA Acquisition Regulation: Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation System and Research and Development

> Veterans Affairs Department · Federal Register notice 2022-23961 · published 2022-11-21



## Abstract

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a final rule amending the VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR). This rulemaking revises VAAR coverage concerning Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation System and Research and Development. It also revises affected parts concerning Definitions of Words and Terms, Required Sources of Supplies and Services, Types of Contracts and Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses.


## What this is

A formal finding of research misconduct under 42 CFR part 93 (HHS) or equivalent agency policy. The respondent — a researcher — was found to have engaged in fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism of research data. The federal grant funds involved are typically identified, along with the administrative actions (debarment, supervised research, manuscript correction or retraction requirements).

## Key facts

- **Federal Register document:** 2022-23961
- **Title:** VA Acquisition Regulation: Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation System and Research and Development
- **Publication date:** 2022-11-21
- **Issuing agency:** Veterans Affairs Department

## Primary sources

- Federal Register HTML notice: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/11/21/2022-23961/va-acquisition-regulation-department-of-veterans-affairs-acquisition-regulation-system-and-research
- PDF: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-11-21/pdf/2022-23961.pdf
- Raw text: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/full_text/text/2022/11/21/2022-23961.txt

## Citation

> Veterans Affairs Department, "VA Acquisition Regulation: Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation System and Research and Development", Federal Register notice 2022-23961, published 2022-11-21. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-09-20 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/research-misconduct/2022-23961.

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