The Department of Veterans Affairs has contracting activities for VA Medical Centers (VAMC), VA Central Office in Washington, DC, the Austin Automation Center, the VA Health Administration Center, regional contracting centers, and two specialized acquisition offices, the VA National Acquisition Center in Hines, IL and the Denver Distribution Center in Denver, CO.
Doing Business with an Individual Medical Center
VA operates a nationwide system of hospitals, clinics, regional offices, data processing centers, and National Cemeteries that require a broad spectrum of goods and services. We purchase these goods and services on a national, regional, and local level. So no matter how large or small your business is, VA is a potential customer. Each facility, purchases a majority of its requirements for direct delivery through its local Acquisition office. You are encouraged to contact each facility for inclusion in its procurement process.
What do they buy?
Although there are certain priority sources identified by Federal regulations, each facility purchases a considerable amount of its requirements from both local and nationwide sources.
Examples of items purchased are:
Pharmaceuticals and medical and surgical supplies
Perishable subsistence
Equipment, supplies, and materials for facility operation
Maintenance and repair of medical and scientific equipment
Many of our national procurements are made by the National Acquisition Center, however, program offices listed below may be contacted for information relative to their procurements:
Office of Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C. 20420, for:
Information technology systems and equipment
Telecommunications systems and equipment
Office of Construction and Facilities Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C. 20420, for:
Large medical center construction
Architect/Engineer services
The Director, National Cemetery System, Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery System, 5101 Russell Road, Quantico, VA 22143, for:
Grave markers
The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Logistics, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C. 20420, for:
