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Welcome

Department Of Veteran AffairsDallas M. Scott

Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

October 24, 2012

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Agenda

• Who are we• Organization & Mission• Goals & Priorities• What Products & Services We Purchase• How can you help us

Network Small Business Liaisons

Network Small Business Liaisons are small business advisors located at each Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) to assist small businesses, including Veteran-owned, service disabled Veteran-owned, HUBZone, small ‑disadvantaged, and women-owned small business concerns in marketing their products and services with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Among other services, these advisors provide information and guidance on (1) procurement procedures, (2) how to register at Fed Biz Opps, and (3) how to identify prime contract and subcontract opportunities. They work closely with

the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU).

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Who are We?

Organization Chart

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CHIEF PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS

OFFICER

Deputy Chief Logistics Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Deputy Chief Procurement Officer

Special ProjectsTeam

Data Collection & Extraction Program –

Hines, IL

SAO East

SAO Central

SAO West

VHAService Center

VISN 1

VISN 2

VISN 3

VISN 4

VISN 5

VISN 6

VISN 7

VISN 8

VISN 9

VISN 10

VISN 11

VISN 12

VISN 15

VISN 23

PCAC

VISN 17

VISN 18

VISN 19

VISN 20

VISN 21

VISN 22

CHIEF PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS

OFFICER

Deputy Chief Logistics Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Deputy Chief Procurement Officer

Special ProjectsTeam

Data Collection & Extraction Program –

Hines, IL

SAO East

SAO Central

SAO West

VHAService Center

VISN 1

VISN 2

VISN 3

VISN 4

VISN 5

VISN 6

VISN 7

VISN 8

VISN 9

VISN 10

VISN 11

VISN 12

VISN 15

VISN 23

PCAC

VISN 17

VISN 18

VISN 19

VISN 20

VISN 21

VISN 22

Mission/Purpose

To develop, implement and oversee national policies and processes and serve as strategic enablers in the delivery of healthcare services to our nation’s Veterans by providing world-class logistics and acquisition services to the Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) integrated healthcare system. This includes seeking to procure high quality healthcare products and services in the most cost effective manner, surpass socio-economic procurement goals set by VHA, implementing a comprehensive plan for the standardization of healthcare supplies and equipment through aggressive contracting and monitoring logistics benchmarking data.

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Goals• Transform the P&LO into a customer-focused organization and provide high-value,

reliable supplies and services as well as prompt and accurate responses to all requests.

• As stewards of the resources provided by the taxpayers to care for our Veterans, P&LO officials have the personal and professional responsibility to ensure proper and efficient use of resources.

• Eliminate redundancies and standardize processes to operate effectively and develop, communicate, and enforce VA policies to ensure compliance with regulations. Challenge existing business processes, identify opportunities for improvement and implement industry best practices to increase customer satisfaction and organizational effectiveness.

• Embrace a performance-based culture and equip our employees with the competencies needed to provide extraordinary support to our customers. P&LO will invest in continued learning, development, professional growth and success. P&LO will nurture and sustain a high-performance workforce, encourage self-respect, value individual and team contributions, and foster a positive work experience and environment that respects and challenges our people. 7

What Products & Services We Purchase• Information Technology

- Hardware, Software, Maintenance & Other Services

• Medical, Dental and Veterinary Equipment & Supplies, Pharmaceuticals (FSG 65)

• Instruments & Laboratory Equip (FSG 66)• Perishable and Non-Perishable Subsistence

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What VA Buys (cont.)

• Nursing Home Services• Prescription Eyeglasses• Readjustment Counseling Services• Home Oxygen & Medical Gases• Security Services

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What VA Buys (cont.)

• Medical Transcription Services• Interment Flags• Grounds Maintenance• Transportation Services• Grave Markers & Headstones• Integrated Pest Management Services.

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What VA Buys (cont.)

• Trash, Garbage & Infectious Waste Disposal• Architect & Engineer Services• Construction Services• Office Supplies & Equipment• Office Equipment Maintenance• Consulting & Advisory Services

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How VA Buys• Prime Vendor Programs

- Med/Surgical - Pharmaceutical- Subsistence

• National Contracts

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How VA Acquires IT

• NASA SEWP* (www.sewp.nasa.gov)

• VETS-GWAC** (www.gsa.gov/vetsgwac)

• GITSS** (www.buyit.gov)

• FSS (www.fss.gsa.gov) • Open Market (FAR Parts 12, 13, 14 & 15)• T-4

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Who Buys• VA Medical Centers• Veterans Integrated Service Networks• VA National Acquisition Center (NAC)• Office of Acquisition, Logistics & Construction• VA National Cemetery Administration• VA Franchise Data Center, Austin, TX• VA Office of Administration• VA Acquisition and Logistics Center• VA Technology Acquisition Center

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How can you help us?• Needs

• Current Contracting Areas

• Need Companies who are:– Familiar with the VA project environment– Already possess VA credentials or are at least positioned to be cleared

quickly– Competent in appropriate technologies and methodologies

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Important Web Sites

• Watch www.fbo.gov (FedBizOpps) for specific opportunities

• Forecast of Contracting Opportunities (FCO) – https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/eVP/fco/FCO.aspx

• VAi2 Program– https://www.va.gov/vai2

• VOA – https://www.voa.va.gov

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Small Business Liaison Contact Information

For questions regarding doing business with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or the Small Business programs and goals for VA, please contact us at (800) 949-8387 or (202) 461-4300.

www.va.gov/osdbu