Information Technology Advanced Planning Brief to Industry (IT APBI)
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C10B26Q0421
- Agency
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VA Technology Acquisition Center
Headquarters, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Fairfax, Virginia 22030, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is conducting a hybrid Information Technology Advanced Planning Brief to Industry (IT APBI) on June 17, 2026, to inform contractors of VA acquisition and IT transformation initiatives. Pre-registration is required by 5:00 PM EST on June 12, 2026; in-person attendance is limited to two representatives per company on a first-come, first-serve basis (approximately 600 seats available), while virtual live stream participation is unlimited per company (capped at 3,000 Webex attendees). The event runs 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST at Dewberry Hall, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, with on-site check-in from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. VA leadership will present on acquisition policy, innovation mechanisms, small business engagement, and OIT strategic direction. A networking session will address eight mission challenges: Enterprise Data Storage Environment, Technology Fielding and Logistics Pipeline, Operational AI for IT Efficiency, Intelligent Non-Human Agent capabilities, Comply to Connect, AI Expansion Across VA, Optimizing Workload Placement in Hybrid Hosting Environments, and Modernization with Purpose. The afternoon includes discussions on GSA contract vehicles and upcoming OIT requirements. Attendance is free. Email confirmation is required at check-in. Event materials, FY27 contracting opportunities, and a recording will be posted to https://www.voa.va.gov within one week after the event. Points of contact: Ms. Meryl Czaplinski (primary), Mr. Nicholas Racioppi (alternate), and Mr. Tony Owens (small business).
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Update #3 · Latest ·
This announcement has been updated to include the final agenda. Interested parties are encourage to review the revised attachments for the most current and complete event details.
This announcement is released by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Technology Acquisition Center (TAC), Eatontown, NJ, to notify industry of an Information Technology Advanced Planning Brief to Industry (IT APBI) hybrid event on June 17, 2026. The purpose of the APBI is to offer informative briefing sessions addressing Agency acquisition and IT transformation initiatives and objectives. Several briefing sessions with VA leadership, including but not limited to, Mr. Phillip Christy, Chief Acquisition Officer and Principal Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction; Mr. Zachary Schwartz, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology; Ms. Chanel Bankston-Carter, Executive Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, and as well as other senior leaders from the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) will be presented.
Date & Time:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
On-site Registration Check-in: 7:30AM-8:30AM EST
Meeting: 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM EST
Location:
Dewberry Hall – George Mason University
4477 Acquia Creek Lane
Fairfax, VA 22030
Cost & Registration:
PLEASE USE THE LINKS IN THE ATTACHMENT TO REGISTER.
There is no cost to attend this event or to view the live video stream; however, pre-registration is required. Registration links are separate for in-person attendance versus live stream, attendees shall use the links in the attachment to register depending on attending via in-person or live video stream:
In-Person Registration Link: Technology Acquisition Center (TAC) Advance Planning Brief to Industry Tickets, Wed, June 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM EST | Eventbrite
Virtual Live Stream Registration Link: TAC Advanced Planning Brief to Industry Wed, June 17, 2026 at 8:30am EST | Webex
Presentation of email confirmation will be required at check-in. Registration is limited to two attendees per company for in-person attendance and will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis until capacity is reached (approximately 600 seats). There are no limitations on live stream registrants per company; however, the Webex platform is limited to 3,000 attendees (just increased, previously capped at 1,000 attendees).
Final date/time for in-person registration will be 5:00 PM EST Friday, June 12, 2026.
All registrants completing the registration process will receive an email from Eventbrite containing the access link.
Parking for this event will utilize the Shenandoah Parking Deck. Please note there is a parking fee ($19 for all day) associated with Shenandoah Parking Deck (Parking Services - Parking and Transportation - George Mason University).
Additional information will be made available at https://www.voa.va.gov, under Advanced Planning Brief to Industry 2026. Event agenda and FY27 contracting opportunities will be posted under the APBI Library prior to the event. The registration list, briefing charts and recording from the event will be posted within a week following the event.
This event will be recorded. Registration constitutes your consent and release for public viewing.
TAC Points of Contact (POC) are (Primary) Ms. Meryl Czaplinski, Meryl.Czaplinski@va.gov and (Alternate) Mr. Nicholas Racioppi, Nicholas.Racioppi@va.gov.
TAC Small Business POC is Mr. Tony Owens, Tony.Owens2@va.gov, 848-377-5233.
If you require registration assistance or would like to submit questions ahead of time, please send to APBI.TAC@va.gov
Update #2 ·
This announcement is released by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Technology Acquisition Center (TAC), Eatontown, NJ, to notify industry of an Information Technology Advanced Planning Brief to Industry (IT APBI) hybrid event on June 17, 2026. The purpose of the APBI is to offer informative briefing sessions addressing Agency acquisition and IT transformation initiatives and objectives. Several briefing sessions with VA leadership, including but not limited to, Mr. Phillip Christy, Chief Acquisition Officer and Principal Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction; Mr. Zachary Schwartz, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology; Ms. Chanel Bankston-Carter, Executive Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, and as well as other senior leaders from the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) will be presented.
Date & Time:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
On-site Registration Check-in: 7:45AM-8:30AM EST
Meeting: 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM EST
Location:
Dewberry Hall – George Mason University
4477 Acquia Creek Lane
Fairfax, VA 22030
Cost & Registration:
PLEASE USE THE LINKS IN THE ATTACHMENT TO REGISTER.
There is no cost to attend this event or to view the live video stream; however, pre-registration is required. Registration links are separate for in-person attendance versus live stream, attendees shall use the corresponding link below to register depending on attending via in-person or live video stream:
In-Person Registration Link: Technology Acquisition Center (TAC) Advance Planning Brief to Industry Tickets, Wed, June 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM EST | Eventbrite
Virtual Live Stream Registration Link: TAC Advanced Planning Brief to Industry Wed, June 17, 2026 at 8:30am EST | Webex
Presentation of email confirmation will be required at check-in. Registration is limited to two attendees per company for in-person attendance and will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis until capacity is reached (approximately 600 seats). There are no limitations on live stream registrants per company; however, the Webex platform is limited to 1,000 attendees.
Final date/time for in-person registration will be 5:00 PM EST Friday, June 12, 2026.
All registrants completing the registration process will receive an email from Eventbrite containing the access link.
Parking for this event will utilize the Shenandoah Parking Deck. Please note there is a parking fee ($19 for all day) associated with Shenandoah Parking Deck (Parking Services - Parking and Transportation - George Mason University).
Additional information will be made available at https://www.voa.va.gov, under Advanced Planning Brief to Industry 2026. Event agenda and FY27 contracting opportunities will be posted under the APBI Library prior to the event. The registration list, briefing charts and recording from the event will be posted within a week following the event.
This event will be recorded. Registration constitutes your consent and release for public viewing.
TAC Points of Contact (POC) are (Primary) Ms. Meryl Czaplinski, Meryl.Czaplinski@va.gov and (Alternate) Mr. Nicholas Racioppi, Nicholas.Racioppi@va.gov.
TAC Small Business POC is Mr. Tony Owens, Tony.Owens2@va.gov, 848-377-5233.
If you require registration assistance or would like to submit questions ahead of time, please send to APBI.TAC@va.gov
Update #1 ·
This announcement is released by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Technology Acquisition Center (TAC), Eatontown, NJ, to notify industry of an Information Technology Advanced Planning Brief to Industry (IT APBI) hybrid event on June 17, 2026. The purpose of the APBI is to offer informative briefing sessions addressing Agency acquisition and IT transformation initiatives and objectives. Several briefing sessions with VA leadership, including but not limited to, Mr. Phillip Christy, Chief Acquisition Officer and Principal Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction; Mr. Zachary Schwartz, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology; Ms. Chanel Bankston-Carter, Executive Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, and as well as other senior leaders from the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) will be presented.
Date & Time:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
On-site Registration Check-in: 7:45AM-8:30AM EST
Meeting: 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM EST
Location:
Dewberry Hall – George Mason University
4477 Acquia Creek Lane
Fairfax, VA 22030
Cost & Registration:
There is no cost to attend this event or to view the live video stream; however, pre-registration is required. Registration links are separate for in-person attendance versus live stream, attendees shall use the corresponding link below to register depending on attending via in-person or live video stream:
In-Person Registration Link: Technology Acquisition Center (TAC) Advance Planning Brief to Industry Tickets, Wed, June 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM EST | Eventbrite
Virtual Live Stream Registration Link: TAC Advanced Planning Brief to Industry Wed, June 17, 2026 at 8:30am EST | Webex
Presentation of email confirmation will be required at check-in. Registration is limited to two attendees per company for in-person attendance and will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis until capacity is reached (approximately 600 seats). There are no limitations on live stream registrants per company; however, the Webex platform is limited to 1,000 attendees.
Final date/time for in-person registration will be 5:00 PM EST Friday, June 12, 2026.
All registrants completing the registration process will receive an email from Eventbrite containing the access link.
Parking for this event will utilize the Shenandoah Parking Deck. Please note there is a parking fee ($19 for all day) associated with Shenandoah Parking Deck (Parking Services - Parking and Transportation - George Mason University).
Additional information will be made available at https://www.voa.va.gov, under Advanced Planning Brief to Industry 2026. Event agenda and FY27 contracting opportunities will be posted under the APBI Library prior to the event. The registration list, briefing charts and recording from the event will be posted within a week following the event.
This event will be recorded. Registration constitutes your consent and release for public viewing.
TAC Points of Contact (POC) are (Primary) Ms. Meryl Czaplinski, Meryl.Czaplinski@va.gov and (Alternate) Mr. Nicholas Racioppi, Nicholas.Racioppi@va.gov.
TAC Small Business POC is Mr. Tony Owens, Tony.Owens2@va.gov, 848-377-5233.
If you require registration assistance or would like to submit questions ahead of time, please send to APBI.TAC@va.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Final FY26 APBI Announcement.docx | DOCX document | |
| AGENDA VA IT APBI - June 17 2026 - For Public Release.pdf | ||
| FY26 APBI Announcement.docx | DOCX document |
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