Welcome

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Welcome  

• Department Of Veteran Affairs
• Dallas 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

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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).

Who are We?
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Organization Chart
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Mission/Purpose

• To develop, implement and oversee national
  policies and processes and serve as strategic
  enablers in the delivery of healthcare services
  to our nations Veterans by providing world-class
  logistics and acquisition services to the
  Veterans Health Administrations (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 PLO 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, PLO
  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. PLO will
  invest in continued learning, development,
  professional growth and success. PLO 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.

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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.a
  spx
• 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 [phone] or [phone].
• www.va.gov/osdbu