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This is an amendment to a pre-solicitation notice for a virtual business opportunity session. Amendment 1 to Solicitation Number 36U10126Q0011, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, modifies the original announcement to reference an additional NAICS code (423830) closely associated with the specific communities of interest. This amendment was necessary to overcome a functional limitation of SAM.gov and to maximize the reach of the announcement to relevant small business contractors. The response date for registration is February 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. All other information from the original notice remains unchanged.

The virtual business opportunity session is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EST via Cisco Webex. The event, titled "Grainger Private Sector Office Virtual Business Opportunity Session," will introduce strategic alliances and the federal resale program, with participants receiving details about the business opportunity. Registration is available at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events. The notice explicitly states this is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation; unsolicited proposals will not be considered. The contracting office point of contact is the Event Planning Direct Access Program at DirectAccess@va.gov or 202-461-4694 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM EST).