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This is a Sources Sought Notice and pre-solicitation announcement issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization for a virtual business opportunity event. The event is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. EST and will be conducted via Cisco Webex. Interested parties must register at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events for the "Grainger Federal Sales Program Virtual Business Opportunity Session: Introducing Strategic Alliances and Federal Resale Program." The solicitation number is 36U10126Q0011, the Product Service Code is R499, and the primary NAICS code is 423710, though the notice indicates multiple related NAICS codes may apply with potential amendments. The contracting office is located in the 20001 zip code (Washington, D.C.).

The response deadline is February 18, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. EST. This notice is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation; unsolicited proposals or offers will not be considered. Participants will receive an outline of the business opportunity and related details during the session. For additional information, interested parties should contact the Direct Access Program (DAP) planning support team at DirectAccess@va.gov or 202-461-4694 (Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. EST). The notice will be archived 90 days after the response date.