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Information Technology Advanced Planning Brief to Industry (IT APBI)
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Technology Acquisition Center in Eatontown, New Jersey, is hosting an Information Technology Advanced Planning Brief to Industry (IT APBI) hybrid event on June 17, 2026, at Dewberry Hall on the George Mason University campus in Fairfax, Virginia. The event, identified by solicitation number 36C10B26Q0421 and classified as a special notice, is designed to provide industry partners with strategic insights into the VA’s IT modernization initiatives, including enterprise data storage, AIOps, and Compliance, Risk, and Remediation efforts. Senior VA leadership, including the Chief Acquisition Officer, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, and Executive Director of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, will deliver briefings to align industry stakeholders with the agency’s acquisition priorities and forthcoming FY27 contracting opportunities. Attendance is free but requires pre-registration, with separate links for in-person and virtual participation via Eventbrite and Webex, respectively. In-person attendance is capped at two representatives per company, with approximately 600 seats available on a first-come, first-served basis, while virtual access is limited to 3,000 total attendees. The registration deadline for in-person attendance is June 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, and all registrants will receive an email confirmation necessary for check-in. Parking is available at the Shenandoah Parking Deck for a daily fee of $19. The event will be recorded, and registration constitutes consent for public dissemination of participation. While the event references future contract opportunities within the NAICS code 611430 and points to GSA contract vehicles, no formal solicitation, performance requirements, pricing, clauses, or evaluation criteria are included, as this is purely an information-sharing and outreach activity. Points of contact for logistical and administrative inquiries are provided through the VA’s Technology Acquisition Center, with additional support available for small business engagement. All event materials, including the agenda and presentation materials, will be made available on the VA Office of Acquisition website prior to and following the event.
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Fairfax, VA, 22030, USASet-Aside
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This announcement has been updated to include the final agenda. Interested parties are encourage to review the revised attachments for the most current and complete event details.
This announcement is released by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Technology Acquisition Center (TAC), Eatontown, NJ, to notify industry of an Information Technology Advanced Planning Brief to Industry (IT APBI) hybrid event on June 17, 2026. The purpose of the APBI is to offer informative briefing sessions addressing Agency acquisition and IT transformation initiatives and objectives. Several briefing sessions with VA leadership, including but not limited to, Mr. Phillip Christy, Chief Acquisition Officer and Principal Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction; Mr. Zachary Schwartz, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology; Ms. Chanel Bankston-Carter, Executive Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, and as well as other senior leaders from the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) will be presented.
Date & Time:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
On-site Registration Check-in: 7:30AM-8:30AM EST
Meeting: 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM EST
Location:
Dewberry Hall – George Mason University
4477 Acquia Creek Lane
Fairfax, VA 22030
Cost & Registration:
PLEASE USE THE LINKS IN THE ATTACHMENT TO REGISTER.
There is no cost to attend this event or to view the live video stream; however, pre-registration is required. Registration links are separate for in-person attendance versus live stream, attendees shall use the links in the attachment to register depending on attending via in-person or live video stream:
In-Person Registration Link: Technology Acquisition Center (TAC) Advance Planning Brief to Industry Tickets, Wed, June 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM EST | Eventbrite
Virtual Live Stream Registration Link: TAC Advanced Planning Brief to Industry Wed, June 17, 2026 at 8:30am EST | Webex
Presentation of email confirmation will be required at check-in. Registration is limited to two attendees per company for in-person attendance and will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis until capacity is reached (approximately 600 seats). There are no limitations on live stream registrants per company; however, the Webex platform is limited to 3,000 attendees (just increased, previously capped at 1,000 attendees).
Final date/time for in-person registration will be 5:00 PM EST Friday, June 12, 2026.
All registrants completing the registration process will receive an email from Eventbrite containing the access link.
Parking for this event will utilize the Shenandoah Parking Deck. Please note there is a parking fee ($19 for all day) associated with Shenandoah Parking Deck (Parking Services - Parking and Transportation - George Mason University).
Additional information will be made available at https://www.voa.va.gov, under Advanced Planning Brief to Industry 2026. Event agenda and FY27 contracting opportunities will be posted under the APBI Library prior to the event. The registration list, briefing charts and recording from the event will be posted within a week following the event.
This event will be recorded. Registration constitutes your consent and release for public viewing.
TAC Points of Contact (POC) are (Primary) Ms. Meryl Czaplinski, Meryl.Czaplinski@va.gov and (Alternate) Mr. Nicholas Racioppi, Nicholas.Racioppi@va.gov.
TAC Small Business POC is Mr. Tony Owens, Tony.Owens2@va.gov, 848-377-5233.
If you require registration assistance or would like to submit questions ahead of time, please send to APBI.TAC@va.gov
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