65--An Update on the MSPV-NG Formulary from the VA Webinar 12 noon -1:30 pm EDT June 28, 2018

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a webinar to provide an update on the Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor-Next Generation (MSPV-NG) program, which supplies VA medical centers nationwide with medical, surgical, and dental products for veterans’ healthcare. Since April 2018, the program shifted from distribution-only contracts to distribution and supply contracts, enabling an increase in formulary items from 7,800 to approximately 80,000. This change was solidified through a Justification and Notification (J&A) published by the VA Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC), reflecting a significant expansion of available products. Scheduled for June 28, 2018, the webinar led by Jaime Friedel, Director of Procurement at the MSPV SAC, will cover the current status of the MSPV-NG formulary, details about the catalogue, and the process timeline for adding new products. Attendees will gain insights on next steps and have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session. This update is critical for suppliers and stakeholders involved in the VA healthcare supply chain, as it outlines new procurement strategies and expanded product availability under solicitation number 36C10G18Q9104, managed by the Strategic Acquisition Center in Fredericksburg, VA.