The workshop is designed to provide an introduction on how to do business with the Desert Pacific Healthcare Network (VISN 22). VISN 22 is one of 21 Healthcare Networks operated nationwide by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We are comprised of five hospitals and 29 community based outpatient clinics serving 1.4 million veterans in Southern California and Southern Nevada. 

VISN 22 Annual Report:     

   http://www.desertpacific.va.gov/DESERTPACIFIC/publicaffairs.asp

VISN 22 buys over $300 million worth of products and services annually from hundreds of small businesses in hundreds of different industries. Depending on your line of business, opportunities may exist for you to do business with our Network! 

What to Expect:

      ·         An organizational overview of VA and VISN 22

·         Description of VA small business goals and certifications

·         Learn VA market potential and business opportunity

·         NCO 22 contracting staff participation

 Who would benefit:  

·         Small businesses looking to explore VA and VISN 22 opportunities.  

 We are specifically interested in reaching out to the following categories:  

·         Service-disabled veteran owned small business

·         Veteran owned small business

·         Woman owned small business

·         HUB Zone small business

·         Small disadvantage business

·         Small Business

Registration footnote:

Due to limited seating each class is capped at 25. If you are unable to register for an upcoming workshop then seating for those dates are at capacity. Please email: nco22-info.gov to be placed on a waiting list or check back for the next available workshops.  Thank you for your interest in doing business with the VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network (VISN 22).