U--Supplier Relationship Transformation Webinar

Event SponsorDepartment of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL), 810 Vermont NW, Washington D.C. 20420 Description Announcing the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Acquisition & Logistics Supplier Relationship Transformation Webinar. Wednesday, December 09, 2009 10:00 AM-12:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). The VA Supplier Relationship Transformation effort is centered on changing the status of VA to that of a "preferred partner" with industry. Initiatives underway include the Supplier Relationship Transformation Web site, an idea submission portal for the VA's greatest challenges, a link for submitting ideas to improve VA acquisition process issues, and future use of the Michigan State University Supplier Perception Survey. These efforts focus on improving VA procurement transparency and maintaining transformation momentum. In August 2009, VA conducted a Supplier Relationship Transformation Forum where the VA Deputy Secretary challenged VA's suppliers to partner with the VA and identify their best ideas to help provide solutions to the challenges of supporting America's Veterans in the 21st century. The Deputy Secretary also invited industry to participate with the VA in the early phases of the procurement process to assist in the development of robust requirements for future VA programs. This webinar, hosted by the VA Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction, provides an opportunity to re-engage those companies, reach out to new companies, provide updates on issues identified at the forum, and outline the process that VA will use to solicit the best ideas of industry to help solve the VA greatest mission challenges. The webinar registration link is at: http://event.on24.com/r.htm?e=182053&s=1&k=0062287EBBA73A4817D61B1AD951B99D We look forward to your participation. E-mail your questions to Vince Pontani at [email protected] or John Eldridge at [email protected].