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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction, is hosting a Virtual Reverse Industry Day on November 24, 2020, via Zoom. This event is designed to facilitate open communication between the VA acquisition workforce and industry representatives by providing a platform for industry experts to share their perspectives on procurement processes, specifically focusing on Requests for Information (RFIs). The session aims to capture lessons learned and improve the planning of future requirements while fostering transparency to support the VA’s mission for fiscal year 2021 and beyond. Participants will have access to real-life industry examples, recommendations for enhancing the RFI process, and opportunities to submit questions, with answers provided post-event. The event, limited to 400 registrants due to technical constraints, will feature prominent industry leaders, including former VA officials and senior executives from major consulting and technology firms. It is scheduled for 10:00 am to 11:30 am EST and will be recorded for later viewing. Registration closes on November 20, 2020. The initiative aligns with federal procurement guidance aimed at improving engagement with industry partners through innovative business practices. Interested parties can register online and direct any inquiries to the VA’s Office of Procurement, Acquisition, and Logistics customer advocacy mailbox. The event details and additional resources are accessible on the federal government's contract management website.

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VA hosts Virtual Reverse Industry Day on Nov 24 to improve RFI processes and transparency.

NAICS

561990 - All Other Support Services

Place of Performance

DC, USA

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NONE

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VA OALC Virtual Reverse Industry Day Announcement Nov 2020

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Acquisition Business Service (36C10C)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20001, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20001, USA
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Rosa M LachapelContract Specialist

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The purpose of this special notice is to announce that Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction (OALC) is sponsoring a Virtual Reverse Industry Day Briefing via Zoom platform on November 24, 2020, at 10:00 am Eastern Standard Time (EST). This Reverse Industry Day will enable VA's acquisition workforce to listen to Industry's perspective and capture lessons learned to aid with future requirements planning. The transparency afforded via this forum will foster better communication and support of the Agency's mission for FY 2021 and beyond. Previous industry engagements have been highly recognized and lauded by our vendors. This Reverse Industry Day will also provide an opportunity for industry to express their views and perspectives on Request for Information (RFIs). Participants will hear experts share and discuss - real-life examples and impacts from an industry perspective. In addition, they will provide recommendations and suggestions on how to improve the overall RFI process. The ability to share these perspectives helps to improve and diminish the myths, misunderstandings, and ambiguities associated with the RFI process. It further intends to improve communications and interactions more openly between government and industry. These discussions are based on the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Memorandum, dated April 30, 2019, - Myth-Busting #4 - Strengthening Engagement with Industry Partners through Innovative Business Practices, - which is attached to this announcement as a pre-read reference. The registration period for this event will close on November 20, 2020 at 3:00 pm EST. Interested parties shall register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fh7OTQ0vQsqh9Vmr7A4_zg. Please note this event is limited to 400 participants/registrants, due to bandwidth and license limitations. VA's Reverse Industry Day will be recorded in Zoom. Invited industry experts include: Mark Newsome, Associate Partner, IBM Global Business Services Dr. James Peake, Senior Director, CGI Group Inc. (former Secretary of Veterans Affairs and former Army Surgeon General) Commander (ret) Michael Sheedy, President and Founder, Andrew Morgan Consulting Allen Fredrickson, Chief Executive Officer and President, Signature Performance Captain (ret) Jackie Lopez, President, Premier Enterprise Solutions, LLC Lieutenant Colonel (ret) Steve Schliesman, General Manager, Military and Veterans Health, Cognosante The tentative program schedule is as follows: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 (10:00 am - 11:30 am EST) Discussion: 10:00 am - 11:15 am EST Wrap-up: 11:15 am - 11:30 am EST Participants will have opportunity to submit questions at the event, however answers will be communicated and available post-event on https://beta.sam.gov/. Questions can be submitted to the VA Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Front Office Customer Advocacy mailbox at VAOPALFOCAS@va.gov.

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