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VA OSDBU Opportunity Showcase. Welcome VA Business Opportunity Showcase Sponsored by VISN 17/NCO 17. January 15-17, 2013 . Agenda. Introductions VA Overview Historical Requirements Doing Business with VISN/NCO 17 Office of Logistics Overview Projected 2013 Requirements. Who are We?.
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Welcome VA Business Opportunity ShowcaseSponsored by VISN 17/NCO 17 January 15-17, 2013
Agenda • Introductions • VA Overview • Historical Requirements • Doing Business with VISN/NCO 17 • Office of Logistics Overview • Projected 2013 Requirements
Who are We? Name of Briefer: Vanessa MortonTitle: Small Business SpecialistOffice: VHA Service Area Office West Network Contract Office (NCO) 17Function: NCO 17 provides contract support to the medical facilities in VISN 17
South Texas Veterans Health Care System Two Medical CentersSix outpatient clinicsFt. Sam Houston National CemeteryKerrville National Cemetery San Antonio Vets Center.
VISN 17/NCO 17 • FY 12 Total spend = $377.8mil • FY 12 Socio-Economic Accomplishments
Current Use of Contractors Top NAICS Codes for Medical Supplies & Services
How can you help us? • Understand VA facilities and mission; http://www.heartoftexas.va.gov/ • Procurement History (all feds) https://www.fpds.gov/fpdsng_cms/ • Federal and VA policies and regulations; read and understand solicitations and contracts • Be familiar with National Acquisition Contracts, FSS 65 and 66 • For certain medical services, possess VA credentials or at least positioned to be cleared quickly • Be competent in your industry • Offer good value – Understand VA contracts are competitive
Important Web Sites • Future business opportunities >$3K are listed on our Forecast:https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/eVP/fco/FCO.aspx • SDVOSB & VOSB registration for set-asides:https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ • Open Market solicitation announcements (>25K):www.fedbizopps.gov • GSA Orders solicitations: https://www.ebuy.gsa.gov/advantage/ebuy/start_page.do • VA’s reverse auction site (both OM and GSA)www.fedbid.com
VISN 17/NCO 17 Small Business Liaison Contact Information Name: Vanessa Morton Title: Small Business Specialist Email: vanessa.morton2@va.gov Phone: 214-857-0023 or 214-732-2593
Who are We? Wayne StilesVISN 17 Network Materiel ManagerOffice of Logistics
Office of Logistics Objective/Goals or Mission: The LOGISTICS PROGRAM supports all areas of the Medical Centers, by providing all of the supplies and equipment necessary to carry out VHA’s Mission. This includes ORDERING, RECEIVING, PROCESSING, STORING, INVENTORYING, DELIVERING and DISPOSING of all supplies and equipment used within the Medical Center for Patient Care and other support activities.
Logistics Goals and Priorities Major Initiatives • Commodities Standardization • Advanced Procurement Planning • Inventory management and reduction • Real Time Location System