DA01--Technology Acquisition Center's (TAC's) utilization of General Services Administration (GSA) Acquisition Gateway's Forecast Tool
ID: 36C10B25Q0058Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFTECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER NJ (36C10B)EATONTOWN, NJ, 07724, USA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4ae9e87f545d451f937acadadabed3ec/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Technology Acquisition Center (TAC), has announced its adoption of the General Services Administration (GSA) Acquisition Gateway's Forecast Tool to enhance the dissemination of upcoming federal contracting opportunities. This initiative aims to streamline access to contracting information by providing an alternative to the VA's existing Forecast of Contracting Opportunities (FCO) tool, ensuring that all TAC opportunities are available on both platforms until further notice. The use of the GSA Forecast Tool is part of the VA's commitment to improving industry engagement and transparency in the procurement process. For inquiries related to the Acquisition Gateway’s Forecast Tool, interested parties should contact gateway@gsa.gov, while TAC-specific questions can be directed to Susan Banasiak at tac@va.gov or by phone at 848-377-5196.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Susan BanasiakTechnology Acquisition Center
    (848) 377-5196
    tac@va.gov
    Files
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    36C10B25Q0058.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Technology Acquisition Center (TAC) has announced its adoption of the General Services Administration (GSA) Acquisition Gateway's Forecast Tool to disseminate information on upcoming federal contracting opportunities. This tool will serve as an alternative to the VA’s own Forecast of Contracting Opportunities (FCO) tool. Currently, all TAC opportunities are accessible on both platforms until further notice. For inquiries related to the Acquisition Gateway’s Forecast Tool, questions should be directed to gateway@gsa.gov, while TAC-specific queries can be sent to tac@va.gov. The announcement emphasizes the VA's initiative to streamline access to contracting opportunities and enhance transparency in the procurement process. The details of the contract are identified by the solicitation number 36C10B25Q0058, with a specified point of contact for further information. This update signifies the VA's commitment to leveraging federal resources to improve industry engagement.
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