VISN AUS STAFFING

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The VISN Group, LLC

The VISN Group, LLC provides highly skilled and "today-ready" professionals to serve as Medical Center liaisons and advisors on contract-related services. Our focus spans critical clinical and healthcare services, product acquisition, and support services required by project managers, program managers, senior leadership, and stakeholders. Our team delivers expert pre-award and post-award contract support to Administrative and Clinical Service lines within the VA Healthcare System and its catchment areas.

Our Mission

To provide strategic, tailored solutions aligned with the vision, mission, and operational needs of the Veterans Administration and its Medical Centers.

Acquisition Utilization Specialist (AUS) Expertise

Levels 1–3 Support

Acquisition Planning

• Develop acquisition schedules, project plans, Statements of Objectives (SOO), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE).
• Conduct market research and draft acquisition alternative documents.
• Design Acquisition Strategy Plans, Source Selection Plans, solicitation documents, and evaluation criteria.

Source Selection

• Organize due diligence activities and meetings.
• Assist with the evaluation of offeror proposals.
• Develop Technical Evaluation Reports, Cost/Price Evaluation Reports, and Best Value Recommendations.

Contract Administration

• Provide acquisition advice as required.
• Request contract modifications or performance extensions.
• Conduct performance-monitoring activities.

Contract Closeout

• Perform all necessary tasks to close out contracts in compliance with FAR, VAAR, and CFR requirements.
• Prepare final modifications, establish indirect rates, and manage fund obligations and de-obligations.
• Develop and manage databases to monitor acquisition data and closeout activity.

Specialized Skills

Our professionals bring extensive experience in:

• Contract-related services, product acquisition, and procurement within healthcare environments.
• Overseeing pre-award and post-award contract phases.
• Preparing procurement packages with complex, unique, or emergent requirements, including:
  • Performance Work Statements (PWS) and SOOs.
  • Cost-benefit and gap analyses.
  • Sole-source justifications.
  • Market research and past performance evaluations.
• Negotiating across all contract phases and monitoring expenditures for compliance with contract terms.

Individual Capabilities

Depending on Certification Levels:

• Conducting Market Research
• Developing Acquisition Strategies and Plans
• Facilitating and participating in IPTs
• Providing Cost and Pricing Support
• Drafting IGCEs, SOWs, PWSs, and SOOs
• Planning and Supporting Industry Days
• Preparing Solicitations, RFPs, and RFQs
• Offering Source Selection Evaluation Assistance
• Administering Contracts, Modifications, and Negotiations
• Monitoring Performance and Contractor Burn Rates
• Processing Invoices and Managing Surveillance
• Performing Contract Closeout Activities

System Expertise

Our team members are proficient in:

• FORCE
• IFCAP
• ECMS
• PD2
• SharePoint
• PROGNET
• Acquisition Knowledge Portal (AKP)

With a results-driven approach and extensive experience, The VISN Group, LLC is dedicated to enhancing the acquisition capacity and operational excellence of the VA Healthcare System.