ARCA Act of 2025

The ARCA Act of 2025 aims to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) acquisition process, directly impacting how the VA procures services, supplies, and technology for veterans. It establishes an Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and an Office of Acquisition to consolidate all major acquisition, procurement, logistics, and supply chain functions under a single authority. The bill creates a Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation to conduct independent cost estimates and evaluations, and mandates independent verification and validation for major acquisition programs. Additionally, it requires a standardized requirements development process for major programs and expands entry-level acquisition internship programs to strengthen the VA's acquisition workforce.