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Title: Lunch & Learn VIP Series: Mandatory Sources
Instructor: Gabe Curry, Procurement Management Account Executive at DGS
Delivery:
 Virtual
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST
Education Hours: 1.5
Fee: FREE - Members, $10- Non-members

Session Overview: For local government entities, the "mandatory" nature of state sources is often a choice of local policy rather than a state mandate—with a few critical exceptions. This session clarifies when local procurement professionals must use state sources (such as when using certain state grant funds) and when they should use them as a strategic advantage. We will explore how to access Virginia Correctional Enterprises (VCE), Virginia Industries for the Blind (VIB), and the Virginia Distribution Center (VDC) to streamline local operations without the need for a formal solicitation.

Learning objectives:

  • Understand the "Joint and Cooperative Procurement" provisions of the VPPA (§ 2.2-4304) that allow locals to use state contracts without further competition.
  • Assess the benefits of purchasing from Mandatory Sources.

Date and Time

Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 12:00 PM until 1:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)
Videoconference information will be provided in an email once payment is received.

Event Contact(s)

Wendy Cole-Morris

Category

Chapter Hosted Course

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Cancellation Policy:
Payment is due at the time of registration. Fees are non-refundable unless written notification of cancellation is given to VAGP by individual/individual’s agency at least five (5) business days prior to the date of the seminar.

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