eVA Transition Newsroom
Conversion Information
Information for Purchasing Professionals
(State, Higher Ed, Local Gov't Buyers)
•Attention Buyers! Training Assets are refreshed and available for you to access in the LMS. Find out more now!User Guides & Resources
eVA User Guides Know Before You Post - Transition Impacts to Solicitations!
Important Update for Sourcing & Contracting Users
Training
Training Website
eVA Extra 2022
October 26, 2022 - eVA's new platform to GO LIVE!
Sept 20, 2022 - Transition Updates & Reminders
April 18, 2022 Go Live Date Extended & Other Important UpdatesApril 11, 2022 - Transition Reminders & Announcements
March 28, 2022 - Important Dates & ReminderseVA Buyer User Group Meeting Schedule
eVA Buyer User Group Meeting Playback 2023
January 18, 2023 Bug Meeting Playback2022 eVA Buyer User Group Meeting Playback Videos
December 13, 2022 Bug Meeting Playback PowerPoint
October 13, 2022 Bug Meeting Playback PowerPoint
September 15, 2022 Bug Meeting Playback PowerPoint • Questions & Answers August 25, 2022 Bug Meeting Playback PowerPoint • Questions & Answers July 14, 2022 Bug Meeting Playback PowerPoint
June 7, 2022 Bug Meeting PlaybackMarch 10, 2022 Bug Meeting Playback - Training & Testing Updates! Watch the Q&A starting at 39.48 mark. - Testing Update PowerPoint - Training Update PowerPointFebruary 10, 2022 Bug Meeting PowerPoint
February 10, 2022 Bug Meeting Q&A
January 6, 2022 BUG Meeting Playback - Upcoming Transition Milestones by Month
2021 eVA Buyer User Group Meeting Playback Videos December 9, 2021 Open BUG Meeting Playback• All Q&ANovember 8, 2021 Open BUG Meeting Playback• Q&AOctober 14, 2021 BUG Meeting Playback October BUG Meeting Q&A • Updates to ad-hoc supplier registrations (additional updates coming soon) • eMall requisitions in Submitted status • Change orders • LIVE DEMO (High Level): Items shown include: Change orders, Sourcing ProjectsSeptember 16, 2021 Meeting Playback • Review key dates for system conversion • Clarifications and updates • User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and how to participant • LIVE DEMO (High Level): Items shown include: Getting into the system, Messaging within the eVA platform, Catalog Homepage and how to modify dashboard, Access to punchouts, How to view P-card info on the requisition, How to duplicate requisitions, How to search for products and view contracts associated with those products, How to add to cart and view items in previous requisitions if they need to be updated/changed, Adding contact information for suppliers.August 26, 2021 BUG Meeting Playback• Terms to know • Transaction prefixes: Current vs. New • Conversion Timeline updates (including Blackout periods, Conversion/Cutover target dates) • Data integrity improvements to Ad-hoc supplier registrations• VBO Buyer Deactivation updateConversion Road Map August 19, 2021 Bug Meeting Playback • Explanation of software development cycle and how it relates to current project • Introducing new approach to eVA Training • Learning Journeys and how they relate to specific job roles • Testing and Training timelines by month • LIVE DEMO (High Level): Items shown include: Search Feature, Favorites, Messages, To Do List, Browse Requisitions and how to filter, Searching Catalog, Creating Non Catalog items, Creating Sourcing event (Quick Quote), Adding preloaded documents to Sourcing Event, Bids, Force Closing Bidding events, Awarding bids, Submitting PO from Awarded bidJuly 15, 2021 Bug Meeting Playback • Executive Order 77 Reporting Resources • Where to find eVA Previews (Design Briefings; General Overview and P2P/Catalogs) on Transition Newsroom • Where to find Transition Newsroom FAQsJune 10, 2021 Bug Meeting Playback • Analysis Grid Tutorial for reports (Demo included) • eVA Implementation (Communication & Rollout plan overview) • High Level Training timeline overview with details of specific phasesMay 13, 2021 BUG Meeting Playback • Phase I Design Highlights • VCU/PMG Training info • DGS Summit 2021 overview and What to Expect April 15, 2021 BUG Meeting Playback • Contract # field in eMall • EOY Training classes phase out for Legacy eVA February 18, 2021 BUG Meeting Playback • Announced RFP Award • Implementation Strategy OverviewDesign Briefing - Contracts and Vendor Performance - 07/29/21 Design Briefing - Sourcing Overview - 07/19/21Design Briefing - P2P/Catalog Overview - 07/13/21
Design Briefing - General Overview - 07/08/21
FAQs:What's NOT ChangingInformation for Businesses (Suppliers)
NEW Platform Training for Suppliers
Available & Other NewsWe're excited to announce eVA is transitioning to a new platform November 1, 2022 to deliver modernized technology, tools and capabilities to make the purchasing process easier, more intuitive, and streamlined for all of our users.
Training Available 24/7
We want to make sure our suppliers are familiar with the new platform and its features. You will find new training resources off the Transition Newsroom page under Information for Businesses (Suppliers). This training is available 24/7 so you can fit it into your schedule when it’s convenient.
What Will You Learn About?
- Account Maintenance/Updates
- Access Your Orders
- High level Overview for Responding to Solicitations
- Catalog Creation
Want a Preview of the New Platform?
Watch the October 11 preview session. Watch Now
Need More Information About the Transition?
Visit the Transition Newsroom today!
Other Important Reminders
Updates to eVA Supplier Account have been paused starting October 14 until November 1
Supplier Training is Now Available Click Here!
Resources:
eVA New Platform Go-Live Message & Get Help 10/25/22 eVA's New Platform Live November 1, Training & RemindersInformation for Interface and Integration
Announcements
June
June 1, 2022
New eVA Platform
Go Live Date
November 1, 2022
View Announcement by
DGS Director, Joe Damico
February
February 12, 2021- DGS Awards New Contract for eVA Statewide e- Procurement System
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February 2021- Message from DGS Director, Joe Damico
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