VA seeks comments on construction feedback survey update
Published Date: 8/27/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs is updating its CFM Stakeholder Feedback Survey to better understand how project teams are doing on big construction and lease projects. This survey affects VA employees, Army Corps teams, and private contractors who work on these projects. They’re asking for comments by September 28, 2026, to help improve teamwork without adding extra costs or time burdens.
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Private Contractors Must Complete Twice-Yearly Survey
If you work for a private contracting firm (e.g., architecture/engineering, construction, developers/lessors) on VA major construction or major leasing projects, you will be asked to complete the CFM Stakeholder Feedback Survey twice a year for the duration of the project. The survey has 10 fixed questions plus 2 open-ended questions, is delivered by email with an online link, averages 8 minutes per response, and the agency estimates 544 respondents and a total annual burden of 73 hours.
VA Employees Asked to Provide Project Feedback
If you are a VA or affiliated federal employee (CFM, Veterans Health Administration, National Cemetery Administration, or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction management team), you will be asked to complete the CFM Stakeholder Feedback Survey twice a year for the duration of the project. The survey is delivered by email with an online link, includes 10 questions plus 2 open-ended questions, averages 8 minutes per response, and the agency estimates 544 respondents and a total annual burden of 73 hours.
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