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On Oct. 31, to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) opposing the agency’s procurement of construction services using online reverse auctions. Specifically, ��ѻ��ý took issue with 14 VA construction services awards—valued at nearly $3 million – that were procured through online reverse auctions. ��ѻ��ý strongly advocates against the use of reverse auction procurement for construction services. In its letter to the VA, ��ѻ��ý notes that the complexities of these processes simply do not compare to the purchase of an off-the-shelf commercial item. The reverse auction process ignores the unique nature of construction. General contractors, specialty contractors, subcontractors and suppliers offer and provide a mix of services, materials and systems. They do not “manufacture” buildings, highways, or other facilities. To supplement its arguments, ��ѻ��ý shared its on reverse auctions for construction services procurement and the , highlighting why it abandoned the use of reverse auctions for procuring construction services nearly ten years ago. ��ѻ��ý also recently the use of reverse auction procurement for construction services before the House Small Business Committee.  ��ѻ��ý-backed legislation prohibiting the practice is currently under consideration for introduction this Congress. For more information, please contact Jimmy Christianson at (703) 837-5325 or christiansonj@agc.org.