36U10125Q0026 0005.docx

This document is an Amendment 5 to a pre-solicitation notice for a Small Business Event hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. The virtual business opportunity session will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025, from 3:00-4:00 PM EST via Cisco Webex, targeting small businesses across multiple NAICS codes, specifically NAICS 423830. The amendment adds an additional industry NAICS code to expand the announcement's reach, with the primary purpose of providing businesses an opportunity to learn about upcoming procurement opportunities.

Businesses interested in participating must register through https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events for the Direct Access Program (DAP) Virtual Business Opportunity Session. The solicitation number is 36U10125Q0026, with a product service code of R499. The contracting office is located in zip code 20001, and interested parties can contact the Requirements Planner at DirectAccess@va.gov or 202-461-4694. Importantly, the notice explicitly states that it is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, and neither unsolicited proposals nor offers will be considered in response to this notice.