Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Directive 7815
Washington, DC 20420
Transmittal Sheet
April 22, 1998
ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY BY LEASE AND BY ASSIGNMENT
FROM GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)
1. REASON FOR ISSUE: To provide policy and responsibilities for the acquisition of
space by direct lease and through assignments from GSA.
2. SUMMARY OF CONTENTS/MAJOR CHANGES: This directive sets forth the
policies and responsibilities for acquiring space through direct lease and GSA space
assignments. The directive contains:
a. Approval authorities to initiate leasing actions;
b. Updated policy concerning the Simplified Lease Acquisition Procedures; and
c. Policy for coordination of space assignments with GSA.
3. RESPONSIBLE OFFICE: The Real Property Management Office
Office of
Facilities Management, Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
4 RELATED DIRECTIVES: Related directives concerning this subject are as follows:
a. VHA Directive 10-95-I 00, DOD Base Closure Sites and Their Potential for Use as
VA Health Care Facilities, dated October 10, 1995;
b. VHA Directive 96-049, Veterans Health Administration Policy for Planning and
Activating Community Based Outpatient Clinics, dated August 7, 1996; and,
c. VHA Directive 96-052, Procedures for OMB Circular l-94, Benefit Cost Analysis,
dated August 23, 1996.
Handbook 7815, Acquisition of Real Property by Lease
5. RELATED
and by Assignment from General Services Administration (GSA), to be published.
6. RESCISSIONS: This directive rescinds leasing policy statements, delegations of
authority, and related responsibilities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as
set forth in the following documents:
a. VA Circular 00-90-22, Interim Policies and Procedures in the Acquisition and
Administration of Leases, dated August 15, 1990;
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