Logistics Support Services
Overview of activities
LSS enables clients to provide best value solutions to Veterans and their families. Provides specified logistics support services, including publication, transportation of freight and household goods, drayage, and management of the small package delivery service contract. Develops printing and publication policy and guidance in accordance with Title 44 U.S.C. Receives and processes customer requests for design, print, and 508 conversion. Manages and develops procedures for VA-wide general freight program in accordance with 41 CFR 102-118.40. Freight services are procured using pre-negotiated tenders enabling quick and easy procurement. Manages the VA’s Household Goods and Employee Relocation Services program. Develops transportation policies and guidance. Also, manages the Next Generation Delivery Service (NGDS), a Category Management program (CM) under OMB Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative (FSSI), for domestic and international small package express and ground delivery services.
Transportation services
Small package delivery services
Oversight and management of VA’s participation in the Next Generation Delivery Service (NGDS) contract, a Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative (FSSI), Category Management (CM) initiative which consolidates domestic and international small package express and ground delivery services for all Federal Government agencies.
For inquiries contact Daniel Trevino, 202-461-8854
Household goods
Oversight and management of VA Centralized Household Goods Program for employees in a permanent change of duty station status on official travel orders. We develop, interpret and promulgate Federal statutory laws and policies, and procedures regarding the movement of personal property and POV’s belonging to VA employees and their dependents.
For inquiries contact Boyd (Tony) Bedward, 202-372-6046
General freight shipping program
Oversight and management in support of VHA, VBA, NCA, and applies a full range of knowledge of Logistic, Supply, and Traffic Management skills to manage, plan, and direct the VA Transportation and Logistics Center.
For inquiries contact Boyd (Tony) Bedward, 202-372-6046 or Daniel Trevino, 202-461-8854
Publications and printing services
LSS is the official source within Veteran Affairs (VA) for graphic design, printing, publishing, records digitization, and distribution. Publications and Printing Services (PPS) supports the VA mission by consistently providing technically correct, high-quality, and timely customer service that meets customer expectations and needs. PPS maintains the highest graphic, printing, and customer service standards while keeping pace with ongoing changes within VA.
Graphics
Visual Information Specialists aid in bringing your message to life. Documents can remain digital or be created for output to print.
Printing procurement
Printing Procurement can procure anything that is imaged on a substrate, not just paper. From forms to books to posters, printing procurement ensures you receive the highest quality printed product at the best possible price.
Digital services
PPS can turn existing documents, legacy or digital, into dynamic PDFs. These PDFs can be created and password protected to allow for quick, easy searches in the future.
For more information related to printing and publications, contact Brian Mano: 202-461-5002