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Welcome Department Of Veteran Affairs Dallas M. Scott Veterans Health Administration (VHA) October 24,

3 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). 4 Who are We?

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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 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. 6

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 8

What VA Buys (cont.) Nursing Home Services Prescription Eyeglasses Readjustment Counseling Services Home Oxygen & Medical Gases Security Services 9

What VA Buys (cont.) Medical Transcription Services Interment Flags Grounds Maintenance Transportation Services Grave Markers & Headstones Integrated Pest Management Services. 10

What VA Buys (cont.) Trash, Garbage & Infectious Waste Disposal Architect & Engineer Services Construction Services Office Supplies & Equipment Office Equipment Maintenance Consulting & Advisory Servic es 11

How VA Buys Prime Vendor Programs - Med/Surgical - Pharmaceutical - Subsistence National Contracts 12

How VA Acquires IT NASA SEWP* ( VETS-GWAC** ( GITSS** ( FSS ( Open Market (FAR Parts 12, 13, 14 & 15) T-4 13

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 14

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 15

Important Web Sites Watch (FedBizOpps) for specific opportunitieswww.fbo.gov Forecast of Contracting Opportunities (FCO) – VAi2 Program – VOA –

17 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) or (202)