36U10126Q0011 0003.docx

This is a modification (Amendment 3) to a pre-solicitation notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. The amendment promotes a virtual business opportunity event scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. EST. The event, titled "Grainger Federal Sales Program Virtual Business Opportunity Session: Introducing Strategic Alliances and Federal Resale Program," will be conducted via Cisco Webex and is intended for small business participants seeking information about federal contracting opportunities. The solicitation number is 36U10126Q0011, and the contracting office is located in Washington, D.C. (ZIP code 20001).

Registration for the event is available at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events, with a response date deadline of February 18, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time. The product service code is R499, and multiple North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes pertain to this opportunity. The purpose of Amendment 3 is to promote event registration to accommodate availability, with all other information remaining unchanged. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation; unsolicited proposals or other offers will not be considered in response to this notice. Points of contact include the Event Planning Direct Access Program (DAP) at DirectAccess@va.gov or 202-461-4694, available Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. EST.