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 more than $243 billion, the VA purchases a variety of its supply products and services from national, regional, and local sources to support veterans’ health.

This industry briefing 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. Veteran-owned companies are encouraged to attend.

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 strongly encouraged to attend to understand how teaming and partnerships can create a powerful advantage 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, Training – just about every product or service.

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

Feedback:

• "Shocking...did not know how much opportunity was with the VA contracts...so much to learn!" - Mina A.
• "Great, landed some new contacts." - Christopher B.
• "Great Briefing, got more value out of this than anticipated. I was familiar with some of the information, but learned a lot that I did not know." - Tristan H.
• "Good energy. Good talk. Good, specific, actionable information." - Jon H.
• "Excellent work by Dave! Timely and relevant, as always." - Kathryn B.