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This is a Modification Notice (Amendment 2) to a Pre-Solicitation announcement issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. The modification adds an additional NAICS code (423840) to the original solicitation to expand outreach to relevant industry communities of interest and overcome a functional limitation in SAM.gov. The primary purpose remains unchanged: to inform small businesses about a virtual business opportunity session scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. EST. The session will introduce participants to the Grainger Federal Sales Program, Strategic Alliances, and Federal Resale Program opportunities.

Registration for the event is available at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events. The response deadline is February 18, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation; unsolicited proposals will not be considered. The contracting office is located in ZIP code 20001, and inquiries should be directed to the Direct Access Program at DirectAccess@va.gov or 202-461-4694 (Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. EST).