Strategic Acquisition Center
About the center
The Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) is a high-impact acquisitions organization that serves VA program offices and other federal agencies. We deliver cost-effective acquisition and business solutions through strategic contracting approaches that maximize value and efficiency. Our expertise enables multiple agencies to leverage our contracts, creating economies of scale and streamlined procurement processes.
Central to our mission, the SAC embraces the VA’s core I-CARE values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence. These values guide our day-to-day operations, ensuring we put Veterans first and maintain the highest standards of integrity and excellence in federal contracting. By recruiting a highly qualified workforce and fostering a collaborative environment with industry partners, the SAC remains committed to improving acquisition delivery while upholding the trust and confidence of those we serve.
Acquisition opportunities
The SAC believes having a strong relationship with our industry partners is key to success. Having constructive, open dialogue with industry at the appropriate time enables information sharing and enhances the quality of requirements delivered by acquisition centers.
Forecast of contracting opportunities
This forecast tool represents the SAC’s best estimate of procurement opportunities during the current fiscal year. The information is published for planning purposes only and is not an invitation for bids, a request for proposals, or a commitment by VA to purchase products or services. Each acquisition is based on the best information available at the time of publication and may be revised or canceled.
SAM.gov
SAM.gov contract opportunities is the Federal Government’s website for posting Federal procurement opportunities and pre- and post-award notices for applicable contract requirements.
Contract highlights
Presented here is a selection of key contracts managed by the SAC, showcasing some of our most impactful and high-visibility agreements. While these examples highlight our ability to deliver on major projects, they represent just a fraction of the extensive and valuable portfolio we oversee. From this, we demonstrate our consistent focus on quality and accountability across a wide variety of contract types that support Veterans at every stage of their lives.
Community Care Network (CCN)
$300B
MISSION Act improves access to health care for millions of Veterans.
Medical Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV)
~$1B (annually)
Streamlining the hospital commodity supply chain.
Surgical Implants
$1B (annually)
Providing support to optimize health and independence of the Veteran.
Non-expendable equipment (NX)
~$1B (annually)
Providing a streamlined procedure for ordering non-expendable equipment.
VHA Health Care Furniture and Services
$22.4B
Pre-negotiated prices, terms, and conditions for furniture, design, and installation services.
Medical Disability Examinations
$11.8B
Providing exams to support Veteran applications for medical disability benefits.
Loan Guaranty Service (LGY)
$2.9B
Provides federal home loan guarantees on residential property purchased by Veterans and service members.
Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
$200M
Provides separating service members transition assistance.
Telehealth
$400M
PoP is 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2030 (inclusive of options)
Brings VA digital technology to Veterans and health care professionals, extending access to care beyond the traditional office visit.
Accelerating VA Innovation and Learning (AVAIL)
POP: 9/30/2022 – 9/29/2027
Focusing on five innovation growth areas: Personalized Care, Data Transformation, Digital Care, Immersive Technology, and Care and Service Delivery Models.
Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT) 2.0
$14B
SDVOSB multiple award vehicle for healthcare-related professional services including health informatics through integrated teams.
Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP)
$23B
SDVOSB multiple award vehicle for provision of critical staffing to VHA through integrated teams.
Contact information
Fredericksburg
10300 Spotsylvania Avenue
Suite 400
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
After Hours Emergency Contracting Support
SAC-Fredericksburg: 202-246-1690
SAC-Frederick: 202-306-4240
SAC Contract Fee Remittance Form
Submit your SAC contract usage fees via Pay.gov.
Frederick, MD primary support contacts
Acquisitions Service 1
Tara Flores
Director
Primary support:
- VA Acquisition Academy (VAAA)
- VA Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA)
- VA Office of General Counsel (OGC)
- VA Office of Human Resources and Administration (HRA)
- VA Office of Information Technology (OIT)
- VA Office of Management (OM)
- VA Office of Operations, Security and Preparedness (OSP)
- VA Office of Public and Intragovernmental Affairs (OPIA)
- VA Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)
- VA Office of the Secretary (OSEC)
- VA Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
- Veteran Enterprise Contracting for Transformation and Operational Readiness (VECTOR)
- VBA Medical Disability Examinations
- Human Resource and Administration-Labor Management Relations
- National Center for PTSD
- Office of Resolution Management
- Caregivers
- Human Resources and Administration-Office of Administration
Questions? Email: Tara.Flores@va.gov
Acquisitions Service 2
Allen Smith
Supervisory Contract Specialist
Primary support:
- Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT)
- VA Central Office (VACO)
- VA Innovation Ecosystem (VAIE)
- VA Law Enforcement Training Center (VLETC)
- VA National Cemetery Administration (NCA)
- VA Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection (OAWP)
- VA Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL)
- VA Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction (OALC)
- VA Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs (OCLA)
- VA Office of Enterprise Integration (OEI)
- VA Office of Inspector General (OIG)
- VA Office of Procurement and Logistics (OPAL)
- VA Veterans Experience Office (VEO)
- Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
- VHA Office of Health Informatics (OHI)
- VHA Office of Healthcare Transformation (OHT)
- VHA Office of Informatics and Analytics (OIA)
- VHA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
- VA Service and Distribution Center (SDC) (Interment Flags)
Questions? Email: Allen.smith3@va.gov
Acquisitions Service 3
Katie Hulse
Director
Primary support:
- VHA Medical Surgical Prime Vendor Program (MSPV)
- VHA Enterprise-wide Hospital Grade Furniture
- VHA Procurement and Logistics Office (PLO) (Non-Expendable Medical Equipment)
Questions? Email: Katie.Hulse@va.gov
Fredericksburg, VA primary support contacts
Acquisitions Service 4
Nathan Bradley
Director
Primary support:
- VACO Community Care and Geriatrics and Extended Care: State Veteran Homes and Community Living Centers
- VHA Accreditations
- VHA National Center for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (NCPTSD)
- VHA Prosthetics and Sensory Aid Support (PSAS)
- VHA Veterans Crisis Line (VCL)
Questions? Email: Nathan.Bradley2@va.gov
Acquisitions Service 6
Laura Scott
Director
Primary support:
- Office of Community Care — Community Care Network (CCN)
- VA Financial Services Center (FSC)
- VA National Cemetery Administration (NCA)
- VHA Health Information Management Program Office (VHA Office of Health Informatics)
- VHA Integrated Veteran Care
- VHA Kidney Program Office
- VHA National Enforcement Office
- VHA Office of Connected Care (Telehealth)
- VHA Office of Dentistry
- VHA Office of National Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- VHA Office of Quality and Patient Safety
- VHA Robotic Surgical Systems
Questions? Email: Laura.Scott4@va.gov