CASELAW THRUSDAYS

Case Law Thursdays is a signature VISN-AUS program designed to keep Acquisition Utilization Specialist (AUS) certification holders informed, engaged, and current on federal acquisition law and regulatory precedent. Each session features presentations delivered by law students and law student–practitioners who provide concise, practical briefs on significant federal contracting case law.

Program Value

The program provides AUS professionals with:

• Real-World Legal Context – Understanding how case law influences acquisition decisions and compliance outcomes
• Applied Learning – Translating legal rulings into actionable acquisition practices
• Interactive Engagement – Structured discussion, analysis, and Q&A on federal contracting decisions
• Professional Development – Continuous learning that strengthens technical judgment and regulatory competency

Applicable Legal Framework

In most cases, instruction is based on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) protest decisions. Where appropriate, additional federal agency case law may be incorporated based on relevance, complexity, or statutory impact.

Mission Impact

By bridging legal analysis with practical acquisition execution, Case Law Thursdays strengthens the ability of AUS-certified professionals to interpret procurement law, apply sound judgment, and support compliant, mission-aligned contracting outcomes across the VA enterprise.