SPECIAL NOTICE
R -- Department of Veterans Affairs - Office of Acquisitions and Logistics Supplier Relationship Transformation - California Regional Forum.
- Notice Date
- 7/22/2010
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541611
— Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Center Acquisition Innovation Frederick;Department of Veterans Affairs;7485 New Horizon Way;Frederick MD 21703
- ZIP Code
- 21703
- Solicitation Number
- VA79810RI0190
- Archive Date
- 9/20/2010
- Point of Contact
- Vince Pontani
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Department of Veterans Affairs - Office of Acquisitions and Logistics Supplier Relationship Transformation - California Regional Forum This is not a solicitation. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government. Date: August 24, 2010 Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Location: 200 South Pine Avenue, Long Beach, California 90802 I. Background Information for the Event: The changing dynamic for Veterans in the 21st century mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) accomplish its myriad of missions more effectively and efficiently. Delivering the right services at the right time to this growing and changing population of Veterans will require cutting-edge information technology, innovative and improved acquisition processes, a far-reaching transformation of the VA workforce, and end-to-end innovations in management. VA recognizes that our supplier community is a critical component to our success in meeting the challenges of supporting Veterans in the 21st century. In an effort to improve our acquisition process, establish better and more transparent communication with our supplier partners, and increase VA access to industry best of breed thought and innovation, the VA has embarked on a transformation of the end-to-end acquisition process that will capitalize on this industry expertise. VA's first step to building this enhanced relationship and improving communication with suppliers began on August 13, 2009 at the VA Supplier Relationship Transformation Forum in Arlington, VA. VA hosted 140 representatives from over 90 companies representing every material and service provided to the VA. The VA listened and heard a number of critical issues and concerns relating to VA acquisition processes. VA would like to hear from suppliers who were not able to attend the August 2009 Forum due to its location. VA will hold a regional Supplier Relationship Transformation Forum in Long Beach, CA on August 24, 2010 to gain feedback about the acquisition lifecycle, VA's use of contract types and concerns and impacts of unclear solicitation requirements. II. Objectives of the Event: "Continue the process of gathering feedback on the VA acquisition lifecycle that started at the August 2009 SRT Forum in Washington, DC "Gain facilitated feedback on VA acquisition lifecycle from suppliers and commodity groups who were not able to attend the August 2009 SRT Forum "Gain feedback from suppliers who are not located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area III. Agenda: TimeDescription 8:30 AM - 9:00 AMRegistration and Informal Interaction 9:00 AM - 9:30 AMOpening Remarks 9:30 AM - 11:45 AMSupplier Focus Sessions Acquisition business processes RFI / RFP Bids / Proposals Award and Kickoff Delivery Contract Modifications Closeout 11:45 AM - 1:15 PMLunch (participants on their own) 1:15 PM - 1:45 PMAfternoon Opening Remarks 1:45 PM - 3:45 PMSupplier Focus Sessions Themes (not all inclusive) Contract type (FFP, T&M, CP, etc.) Challenges with unclear requirements COTR concerns 3:45 PM - 4:30 PMClosing Remarks and Next Steps 4:30 PM - 5:30 PMInformal Interaction and Mixing VI. How to Register: If you would like to attend the California Regional Forum, please register at http://www.theambitgroup.com/vasrt/california_forum.html before Thursday, August 19th. Only the first 150 registrants will have the ability to attend and participate in the Regional Forum, and we ask for no more than 3 representatives from a single company. A waiting list will be compiled for those who attempt to register after the initial 150 seats have already been guaranteed. This is not a solicitation. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government.
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