OMB control number
Gray Market Clauses: 852.212-71 and 852.212-72
OMB 2900-0902 · VA.
OMB 2900-0902
In accordance with Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), section 812.301(f), Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial items, VA proposes to continue using two clauses in solicitations and contracts for new medical equipment, new medical supplies, new information technology equipment, and maintenance of medical or information technology equipment that includes replacement parts. These clauses prevent the entrance into the VA supply chain of gray market and counterfeit supplies and parts for such items. The two clauses are 852.212-71, Gray Market and Counterfeit Items; and 852.212-72, Gray Market and Counterfeit Items—Information Technology Maintenance Allowing Other-than-New Parts.
The latest form for Gray Market Clauses: 852.212-71 and 852.212-72 expires 2029-05-31 and is listed under ICR 202511-2900-005.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
| Document | Type |
|---|---|
 Published 30-day FRN - 91 FR 14635.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| Published 60-day FRN - 91 FR 2276.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| Published 60-day FRN - 91 FR 2276.pdf | Supplementary Document |
 2900-0902 - SS for 30-Day - 2026 03 25.docx | Supporting Statement A |
 Gray Market Clauses: 852.212-71 and 852.212-72 |
Instruction |
All Historical Document Collections
| Reference | Filing | Received | Concluded | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202511-2900-005 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection | 2026-03-25 | ||
| 202301-2900-018 | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) | 2023-02-01 | Approved without change | |
| 202111-2900-012 | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) | 2021-11-23 | Comment filed on proposed rule |