Office of Acquisition and Logistics — About Us
National Acquisition Center—Business Resource Service
The Business Resource Services (BRS) is a very diverse, dedicated and eclectic group of highly motivated professionals. Besides providing support to the NAC’s Office of the Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for National Healthcare Acquisitions, BRS has three Divisions — Operations and Analysis Division; Contingency Contracting Division; and Strategic National Stockpile Division. BRS provides administrative, operational and program support to all the other NAC Services and provides customer-specific acquisition support to various VA and OGA clients. From data analysis, policy development and business process reviews to acquisition and logistic support, BRS delivers quality solutions and service to its customers.
Operations & Analysis Division (OAD)
This division with NAC’s Business Resource Service (BRS) has four main functions and works closely with VA’s Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
- Data Analysis — Performs thorough data analysis and market research related to health care-related products in support of the Department’s National Standardization Program and the Strategic Sourcing initiatives; and arranges and facilitates meetings of Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) whose members include clinicians (i.e. doctors, dentists, nurses, laboratory personnel, laundry personnel, etc). For these meetings, which may be for requirements development or product evaluation, presentation packages are developed which consist of information such as analysis-based reports, supporting documentation, and/or samples of product to be evaluated.
- Cataloging — Provides cataloging support and services to VA facilities and, for some commodities, to other civilian government agencies. For medical and other supplies used in hospital settings, items are identified with National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and are entered into the VA’s Integrated Supply Management System (ISMS) as well as into the Federal Catalog system. For equipment used in hospital settings, items are identified with Category Stock Numbers (CSNs) entered into the VA’s ISMS.
- Classification — Performs classification of supplies and equipment used in hospital settings by Special Item Number (SIN) and Federal Supply Class (FSC).
- Administrative — Supports internal operations by performing analyses, research, electronic system support, business process reviews, and other administrative responsibilities for the NAC’s Office of the Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary and the facility.
For Inquiries, please contact Carl Hunter, Chief, at (708)-786-5168.
Contingency Contracting Division (CCD)
The Contingency Contracting Division is responsible for providing facility maintenance and contingency contracting support to the Department and to specific customer organizations. The Division provides acquisition and purchasing support services in response to natural and/or man-made disasters. This includes pre, during and post disaster phases and critical material that is activated for immediate use in responding to national emergencies including biological and/or terrorist acts against the United States and it territories. Procurement includes complex and critical requirements which are highly visible and are monitored at the highest level of management within the Agency, and by the customer, our taxpayers and Congress.
From facility management to contingency contracting services and support, this division provides assistance 365 days a year. Acquisitions include, but are not limited to, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, medical equipment, distribution services, emergency vehicles, fuel, transportation, minor construction, facility maintenance, non-medical supplies and equipment, non-personal services, security, product rotation, and inventory support for customer such as VA’s Veterans Health Administration Emergency Management Strategic Healthcare Group, Crisis Response Team; Health and Human Services; Department of Defense; and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. We work hand in hand with various local and state hospitals and medical organizations to facilitate logistics in the event of a national emergency.
For Inquiries, please contact Katherine McClendon, Chief, at (708) 786-5931.
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