VISN Group | AUS–ISO 6100 Business Partner Program

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 VISN Group | AUS–ISO 6100 Business Partner Program

Advancing Excellence in VA Acquisition Support

Tier 1: Essential Partner (Entry-Level Engagement)

Overview: Essential Partners are firms currently providing acquisition support staff to VA. They demonstrate commitment to professionalization by introducing AUS–ISO 6100 certification pathways to their workforce.

Requirements:

• Active contract or subcontract supporting VA acquisition functions. 
• Commitment to certify at least 10% of staff at AUS–ISO 6101–6105 within 12 months. 
• Compliance with VA acquisition workforce standards and ethics.
   

Benefits:

• Use of Essential Partner Seal. 
• Preferred access to AUS–ISO 6100 awareness workshops. 
• Discounted rates for staff certification enrollment. 
• Recognition in VISN Group’s annual Partner Roll Call.
   

Tier 2: Strategic Partner (Established Engagement)

Overview: Strategic Partners demonstrate measurable impact by embedding AUS–ISO certification into their staffing model, raising the competency of acquisition professionals assigned to VA.

Requirements:

• At least 25% of deployed staff AUS–ISO certified across relevant levels. 
• Documented internal training & CPD plan aligned with AUS–ISO 6106 & 6107. 
• Participation in at least one VA–VISN innovation or training pilot project. 
• Minimum of 3 years providing acquisition support to federal agencies.
   

Benefits:

• Use of Strategic Partner Seal. 
• Public recognition as a workforce professionalization leader. 
• Priority access to VISN Group federal contracting initiatives. 
• Joint branding in VA partner outreach campaigns. 
• Quarterly strategy sessions with VISN Group accreditation advisors.
   

Tier 3: Premier Partner (National Impact & Leadership)

Overview: Premier Partners set the standard for acquisition support excellence, with a workforce that is predominantly AUS–ISO certified. They lead in professionalizing VA acquisition support and shaping future workforce standards.

Requirements:

• At least 50% of deployed staff AUS–ISO certified, including AUS–ISO 6110 Master-level professionals. 
• Workforce development plan fully integrated with AUS–ISO accreditation standards. 
• Demonstrated capacity to support enterprise-level VA missions across multiple VISNs. 
• Direct contribution to AUS–ISO 6100 governance or advisory boards.
   

Benefits:

• Use of Premier Partner Seal. 
• Recognition as a VA Acquisition Workforce Transformation Leader. 
• Reserved participation in Federal Contractors Chamber of Commerce (FCCoC) leadership forums. 
• Co-development opportunities with VISN Group for advanced training programs. 
• Eligibility for federal innovation showcase initiatives led by VISN Group. 
• Exclusive access to workforce analytics dashboards measuring certification ROI.
   

Tier Advancement Path

• Partners move from Essential → Strategic → Premier as their staff achieve higher AUS–ISO certification adoption. 
• Annual partner evaluation ensures alignment with VA mission and accreditation standards.
   

Why This Program Matters

• Positions The VISN Group as the national accreditation and workforce transformation hub for VA acquisition support. 
• Creates a clear path for VA contractors to professionalize their staff through AUS–ISO 6100. 
• Strengthens the VA acquisition community with competency, ethics, and quality assurance. 
• Encourages long-term, high-value relationships with VA-focused businesses.