SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT VA National Acquisition Center Industry Conference -- September 12, 2000 "Strengthening the Partnership -- Building on a Firm Foundation" Registration Company Name_____________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________ Attendee Name_____________________________________________________ Phone ( )_____________FAX ( )_____________E-mail_________________ Please indicate which of the following sessions you would like to attend so the agenda can be arranged to accommodate your needs. [ ] Federal Supply Schedule Process [ ] Selling to VA Medical Center/ Overview of the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) process from requesting VA Standardization Initiatives a solicitation, to submission of an offer, getting an award, contract The "why" and "how" VA standardizes administration, to contract close-out. Topic includes focus on products plus information on "who" and unique schedule requirements for products and services and short "how" to contact the decision makers overview of VA's new FSS for professional health care services at VA medical centers and Veteran and maintenance/repair services. Integrated Service Networks (VISNs). [ ] Small Business Contracting Issues [ ] E-Business Small Business Subcontracting Update on VA's E-commerce initiatives [ ] Prime Vendors [ ] VA/DoD Joint Procurements Meet and discuss Prime Vendor (PV) arrangements Representatives from Veteran Health with current VA PV contractors Administration's Pharmacy Benefits Management, VA's National Acquisition [ ] Update of Veterans Health Care Act of 1992 Center (NAC), and Department of Public Law 102-585 Defense (DoD) will discuss the function Update on Public Law and its relationship and joint contracting responsibilities of the to Federal Supply Schedule and pharmaceutical Federal Pharmacy Executive Steering pricing Committee [ ] Audits The Audit Process Mail to: Industry Conference(90N), VANAC, PO Box 76, Hines, IL 60141 FAX: (708) 786-5148 July 18, 2000 OPEN LETTERTO INDUSTRY Over the years, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Acquisition and Materiel Management National Acquisition Center (NAC) has forged a strong relationship with the pharmaceutical, medical supply and equipment industries. We want to continue that business relationship. Government procurement practices have changed to accommodate changes in health care delivery and improve the way we do business. We believe that planned exchanges of views with our business partners will further enhance the relationship between customers, contractors and the National Acquisition Center. The National Acquisition Center invites you to participate in a one day conference entitled, "Strengthening the Partnership -- - Building on a Firm Foundation," on Tuesday, September 12, 2000. This conference, which will be held at the Stevens Convention Center, (f.k.a. Rosemont Convention Center), is located at 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL. The convention center is conveniently located minutes away from O'Hare International Airport (Chicago). There is no charge for attending this conference. The conference will begin at 8:30 AM and adjourn at 4:00 PM. The focus will be on bringing our partners up-to-date on current and new contracting programs and initiatives. If you and/or other representatives of your company would like to attend, please complete the attached registration form and return it to VA National Acquisition Center, ATTN: Conference (90N), PO Box 76, Hines, IL 60141, or fax to 708-786-5148. On site registration will begin at 8:00 AM but pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Should you have any questions regarding this upcoming conference, please contact Phil Naas at phil.naas@med.va.gov or 708-786-5144. We look forward to your participation. George Patterson Enclosure: Registration Form E-MAIL: phil.naas@med.va.gov, phil.naas@med.va.gov. Posted 07/28/00 (W-SN479880).

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