In Part I of this workshop, workshop facilitators will take you through the essentials of how prices of prescription drugs are determined through the key federal programs. Part II will focus on the essential building blocks of FSS contracting.

Part I: Overview of key federal programs and agencies

• Identifying the “Big Four” agencies: Veteran Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), Public Health Service (PHS) and the Coast Guard
• Examining the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992 and their relation to government procurement and “Big Four” contracting
• Understanding the essentials of drug pricing under key federal programs:
  • Medicare and Medicaid (including the 340B Program)
  • DoD’s TRICARE program
  • VA’s prime vendor program
  • the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) for pharmaceuticals program

Part II: Essentials of VA FSS contracting

• Understanding VA FSS contracts, statutory price controls, and market access considerations
• Comprehending the mechanics of FSS contracts and the associated timelines
• Completing the Commercial Sales Practices and its disclosures
• Examining non-FAMP and FCP calculations
• Entering into the Master Agreement (MA) and a Pharmaceutical Pricing Agreement (PPA)
• Complying with ongoing contractor obligations
• Preparing for and navigating audits