Information Technology Advanced Planning Brief to Industry (IT APBI)

Project ID: 36C10B26Q0421 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	TAC New Jersey
Deadline	06/17/26
Posted	05/09/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	Not Provided
PSC	Not Provided
Location	Fairfax, VA 22030 United States

Description

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Summary

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

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

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Technology Acquisition Center (TAC), located in Eatontown, NJ, is hosting an Information Technology Advanced Planning Brief to Industry (IT APBI) hybrid event on June 17, 2026. The purpose of this event is to provide informative briefing sessions that address the Agency's acquisition and IT transformation initiatives and objectives. Key VA leadership will present during the sessions, including Mr. Phillip Christy, Chief Acquisition Officer; Mr. Zachary Schwartz, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology; and Ms. Chanel Bankston-Carter, Executive Director of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. Work Details The IT APBI will feature several briefing sessions with VA leadership discussing various acquisition strategies and IT transformation goals. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with senior leaders from the Office of Information and Technology (OIT). The event aims to inform industry stakeholders about upcoming contracting opportunities and initiatives within the VA. Period of Performance The event is scheduled for June 17, 2026, with on-site registration check-in from 7:45 AM to 8:30 AM EST and the meeting running from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST. Place of Performance Dewberry Hall – George Mason University, 4477 Acquia Creek Lane, Fairfax, VA 22030.

Contacts

Contact name	Meryl Czaplinski
Contact email	meryl.czaplinski@va.gov
Contact phone	(848) 377-5223
Secondary contact name	Nicholas Racioppi
Secondary contact email	nicholas.racioppi@va.gov
Secondary contact phone	(848) 377-5222