Support Facilities
Canteen/Food Service
VBA provides space for Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) on collocation
projects. VCS decides the level of service it will provide (i.e., vending, deli, food
court, etc.) and provides the layout and build-out for the space. In Federal
Buildings and GSA leased space, VBA complies to the Randolph-Sheppard Act
which states space is provided for blind vendors to operate concessions in
federally owned or leased buildings where such an operation could be profitable
to the vendor. The amount of space is determined by the State Licensing
Agencies (SLA) as well as a space layout. The build-out is provided by VBA
according to the SLA's specifications. If possible the Canteen or vending area
should be located near the main waiting area so it is convenient to visitors.
Child Care Centers
Child care centers can be provided in federal buildings or at VA-owned
facilities provided specific criteria are met. Since there are four types of space
VBA can occupy, procedures for that type of space should be followed. A needs
assessment must be completed to determine a need for the other criteria are
addressed. In Federal space or GSA leased space, refer to Federal Property
Management Regulations (FPMR), Temporary Regulation D-76, Chapter 101-
17.210. In the case of multiple agencies sharing the center, the lead agency
coordinates the space request sent to GSA and is responsible for administrative
operations of the center. To establish a child care center on VA-owned grounds,
refer to VA Manual reference, "Provision of Child Care Services on VA-Owned
Property." This document is currently in draft form awaiting concurrence and
approval. A copy of the draft may be obtained from Ms. Renee Bruce (13J),
VACO, FTS 202-273-5855. For regional offices housed on Enhanced-Use
Property, contact Anatolij Kushnir (189), VACO, on FTS 202-565-4307 for
guidelines and procedures.
Child care centers have strict build-out and security requirements. Refer to
the respective regulation or manual reference mentioned above for these
requirements.
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