OIT Acquisition Office Hours

Welcome to OIT Acquisition Office Hours

The VA Office of Information and Technology (OIT) hosts Acquisition Office Hours to give industry partners and stakeholders a direct, transparent view into upcoming IT acquisition needs, priorities, and modernization efforts across the Department of Veterans Affairs. These monthly sessions offer vendors a consistent forum to hear from program owners, contracting representatives, and technical points of contact about evolving requirements, timelines, and enterprise initiatives.

What to Expect During Office Hours

Each session provides a structured, one‑hour briefing designed to keep industry informed and engaged:

  • Topic Deep Dives – Program leaders present current priorities, discuss modernization efforts, and outline emerging requirements. Recent sessions have included Supply Chain Management DevSecOps updates, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies, Contact Center Infrastructure modernization, and other enterprise initiatives.
  • Real‑Time Q&A – Vendors can ask questions directly to VA representatives about scope, timelines, acquisition strategy, technical requirements, Zero Trust alignment, and future opportunities.
  • Acquisition Transparency – OIT emphasizes clear communication of notional RFI/RFP timelines, technical considerations, integration needs, and priorities across supply chain, cybersecurity, AI, and contact center modernization.
  • Guidance for Vendors – Sessions often include reminders on where to access posted materials, how to engage through VA Pathfinder, how to stay informed about APBI and Industry Day events, and what steps vendors can take to position themselves for upcoming opportunities.

Why Industry Values Office Hours

OIT Acquisition Office Hours provide:

  • Early awareness of upcoming procurements
  • Clarity on technical and functional requirements
  • Direct access to program stakeholders
  • A recurring venue to ask questions and seek follow‑up
  • A central location for agendas, slide decks, transcripts, and after‑action summaries

Materials—such as agendas, presentations, and session transcripts—are posted on the public VOA website, ensuring open access for all participants.

Building a More Collaborative VA–Industry Partnership

Whether discussing supply chain modernization, cybersecurity, AI‑enabled service operations, or enterprise contact center transformation, Office Hours help ensure vendors are equipped with the insight needed to align with VA’s mission and deliver meaningful innovation for Veterans.