The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has contracting and procurement activities within its nationwide network of hospitals, clinics, regional offices, Veterans benefits, Veterans Integrated Service Networks, data processing centers, and national cemeteries that require a broad spectrum of products and services. Spending is expected to exceed $325 Billion in FY2025 with the VA purchasing a variety of its supply products and services from national, regional, and local sources to support veterans’ health.

This industry briefing is scheduled for 90 minutes and will address how the VA purchases products and services, the impact of the Kingdomware decision, and how companies can position themselves for upcoming VA opportunities. 

VA Favors VOSB and SDVOSB

Regulations from the 2016 Supreme Court Kingdomware decision provide an advantage to Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) and additional preference toward Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Large businesses and other socio-economic categories are highly encouraged to attend so they can understand how teaming and partnerships can provide a powerful combination when competing for VA contracts and other federal awards.

Not Veteran Owned?

The briefing will help you with the best practices for:

• Assessing VOSB/SDVOSBs for potential teaming & partnership
• Identifying buyer activity in your market
• Proactive marketing tactics to get your company in the conversation

Recommended attending personnel:

Companies that provide IT, Healthcare, Staffing, Facilities Maintenance, Supplies, Management, and Training – just about every product or service (the VA buys everything).

Important: This briefing uses a Zoom-based communication connection via your network. This briefing will be accessible via phone if you are unable to connect online and recorded versions will be distributed with closed-caption for the hearing impaired. Instructions for login will be provided upon registration.

1:00 PM  Topical Overview

• VA Mission
• VA Spending
• VA Operations

1:10 PM  isiFederal Overview

1:15 PM  VA Mission & Organizational Structure

1:20 PM   VA Procurement Process

• Veterans First
• GSA/VA Schedules
• Mandated Vehicles

1:30 PM Questions & Answers

1:45 PM  VA Procurement Readiness

1:55 PM  Marketing Your Company to VA

• VA Buyers in your space
• Year-End Buyer Blitz
• Setting up FY 2024

2:10 PM   Questions & Answers

2:25 PM Additional Resources