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3.
Color and pattern considerations need to include:
a)
Neutral background colors. Eliminate bright
values for major surfaces such as walls or
floors.
b)
Pattern and textures are good for interest,
maintenance and sound.
2.2
THE DESIGN PROCESS:
A.
The participation between the Architect/Engineer's
Designer, Facilities Management Interior Design staff
and the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) will
occur at each review and as needed between reviews.
Significant benefits can be gained by managing the
process into a team effort which can lead to better
decisions and an expansion of the design.
B.
The interior design during the developmental stage,
until approval, needs to remain fluid enough that
comments are possible and responses do not
jeopardize the accomplished working hours and the
project remains on a positive progression.
C. Interior design is to be considered an essential tool
and is to be integrated into the three dimensional
development of the building design.
D. Diagrams for patterns or directions for installation may
be located as interior details on the architectural
drawings.
3.
THE BUY AMERICAN ACT:
3.1
VA adheres to Buy American Act.
3.2
There are three possible exceptions to the Act's
requirements. All have to be documented and approved by
VA General Counsel.
A.
Unreasonable cost of the domestic materials, foreign
product plus six percent is cheaper than the domestic.
B.
Unavailability of domestic material.
C. Impracticable to use domestic material, public
interest such as delay to complete project,
disruption to patient care.
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