AUS Procurement [U]

AUS Procurement [U]™ & AUS SME Specialty™ Training

The VISN Group’s AUS Procurement [U]™ is the official training and certification platform supporting VA Acquisition Utilization Specialists (AUS) and non-acquisition personnel across the Department of Veterans Affairs. It is designed as a structured procurement education system that strengthens workforce capability, reinforces regulatory compliance, and improves acquisition execution across VA Medical Centers.

AUS Procurement [U]™ delivers a comprehensive professional development framework that equips personnel to operate effectively within complex federal acquisition environments. The platform is built to translate policy into practice, strengthening both individual competency and organizational performance.

What We Offer

AUS Procurement [U]™ provides a full spectrum of structured learning and development solutions, including:

• Specialized Acquisition Courses tailored to non-acquisition and support personnel
• Live Seminars and Instructional Sessions focused on applied acquisition execution
• Case Law Studies delivering real-world legal interpretation and application
• Publications and Knowledge Resources designed to sustain continuous learning and professional development

VISN - AUS SME Specialty Training™

The VISN - AUS SME Specialty Training™ program develops highly skilled subject matter experts aligned to the VA acquisition environment. VISN-integrated SMEs bring operational familiarity, regulatory expertise, and mission awareness specific to VA Medical Centers.

This dual perspective—policy expertise combined with real-world VA operational experience—enables SMEs to translate complex acquisition requirements into actionable guidance. The result is improved consistency, strengthened workforce capability, reduced acquisition risk, and enhanced compliance across the enterprise

Specialty Development Areas

Our SME program allow facilities to create specialize AUS staff for a particular purpose and need. This opportunity develops advanced capability across key VA acquisition domains, including:

• Medical Center Supplies
• Medical Center Services
• Medical Facility Construction / Architecture & Engineering (A/E)
• Medical Center Contract Management
• Prosthetics Acquisition Support
• Medical Sharing Agreements
• Medical Center Leasing
• Medical Center IT Acquisitions
• Medical Center Project Management
• Medical Center Cost Estimation
• Medical Center Project Scheduling
• VA TIL Specification Development
• VA Construction Package Development
• VA IT Acquisition Package Development
• GSA-to-VA Certified Buy Conversion

Instructional Cadre

Our programs are delivered by a multidisciplinary instructional team, including:

• VA Academy-trained instructors
• Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition professionals
• Former Contracting Officers and Acquisition Officials
• Program Managers and Senior Project Managers
• Legal professionals and case law instructors

Training Delivery Model

Training is delivered through flexible, mission-aligned formats:

• Virtual / Online Learning
• On-site Facility Instruction
• Regional Training Hubs

Our Mission

We are committed to delivering high-impact training and certification programs for VA Medical Center personnel supporting the acquisition lifecycle, including:

• Acquisition Utilization Specialists (AUS)
• Sourcing and Procurement Professionals
• Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs)
• Supporting administrative and operational acquisition staff

Our Approach

Our training methodology integrates technical instruction with applied execution to ensure immediate operational relevance. Core elements include:

• Scenario-based, performance-driven learning modules
• Interactive analysis of real-world acquisition challenges
• Regulatory and policy compliance reviews (FAR, VAAR, VA Procurement Manual)
• Knowledge assessments and reinforcement testing
• Case law evaluations to strengthen judgment and decision-making

Our Expertise

Backed by extensive experience supporting VA acquisition workforce development, our programs are grounded in mastery of:

• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR)
• VA Procurement Manual and policy framework

Trademark Statement

“VISN AUS Curriculum™,” "VISN Certified AUS Professional™", "VISN Certified AUS SME Professional™", "AUS Procurement [U]™", along with any associated logos, program names, or branded training identifiers, are considered official identifiers of the VISN Group, LLC acquisition workforce development program.

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“To those who serve—and those who serve them, we stand ready.”