- The VISN Group AUS Facility Membership Program provides VA Medical Centers, VISNs, and facility leadership with comprehensive access to Acquisition Utilization Specialist (AUS) staffing, training, and certification resources. Membership ensures entire facilities—not just individuals—benefit from a consistent standard of AUS support, compliance readiness, and workforce development tailored to the VA mission.
Enrollment Process
- Request an application via the 'Request an application" Tab.
- Facility Application Submission – Medical Center or VISN submits a Facility Membership Application.
- Eligibility Review – The VISN Group confirms the applicant is a VA facility organization.
- Membership Agreement Execution – Facility representative and The VISN Group sign membership agreement.
- Onboarding & Orientation – Facility receives credentials, program guide, and initial onboarding with The VISN Group team.
Facility Enrollment Requirements
- Must be a Department of Veterans Affairs facility (Medical Center, VISN, or VA organizational unit)
- . Facility must designate a Membership Administrator to coordinate with The VISN Group.
- Membership is facility-level only (individual memberships not allowed).
- Annual renewal and compliance check required to maintain benefits.
Payment Requirements:
- Government Credit Card
- Purchase Order
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Membership Tiers Packages- *Customized Membership is available
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Tier 1 – Core Facility Membership
Designed for facilities needing foundational AUS support at the lowest cost.
- Access to AUS Procurement [U] Certifications and Training for up to 3 staff members; Lev 1(2)-2
- Basic AUS staffing support (on-demand consultation, no embedded resource).
- On Site Facility Assessment
- Dedicated membership administrator liaison.
Value Separation: Provides essential AUS training and resources for small-scale participation without full staffing integration.
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Tier 2 – Strategic Facility Membership
For facilities requiring deeper integration of AUS staffing and expanded training coverage.
- All Tier 1 benefits, plus:
- Access to AUS Procurement [U] Certifications and Training for up to 5 staff members; Lev 1(2),2(2)-3
- Priority access to certified AUS staffing for procurement package development.
- On Site Facility Assessment
- Bi-monthly seminars and live training sessions (facility-wide participation).
- Annual regulation and compliance audit with facility leadership.
Value Separation: Elevates participation from “basic training” to strategic facility-wide capability, with priority staffing and advanced compliance oversight.
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Tier 3 – Strategic Facility Membership + assigned CBOC's
- All Tier 1 & Tier 2 benefits, plus:
- Access to AUS Procurement [U] Certifications and Training for up to 7 staff members; Lev 1(2),2(2),3(2),4 AUS Enhancers Certification
- Embedded certified AUS professional assigned to the facility (up to 40 hours per week).
- On Site Facility Assessment
- Tailored curriculum development aligned to facility-specific procurement challenges.
- Semi-Annual executive-level briefings for leadership on acquisition performance metrics.
- Full access to the VISN Group Case Law Series (live & recorded).
- Annual cost-savings and performance impact report provided to facility leadership.
Value Separation: Moves beyond training and consulting into full-scale AUS integration, embedding a dedicated resource and providing executive-level insights.
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Contact Us for the following opportunities and pricing....
- Customized Membership is available
- Enterprise Facility Membership -Comprehensive support for facilities requiring embedded AUS expertise and continuous training excellence.