36U10126Q0023 0003.docx

This is Amendment 3 to a pre-solicitation notice for the 2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) event. The amendment adds an additional NAICS code (513210) to the original solicitation (36U10126Q0023) to expand outreach to specific communities of interest and overcome functional limitations on SAM.gov. The primary product/service code is R499. All other terms from the original notice remain unchanged.

The NVSBE event is scheduled for December 8-9, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio at the Huntington Convention Center, with sessions running 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST on December 8 and 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. EST on December 9. This is a flagship engagement opportunity designed for veteran-owned and small businesses seeking federal contracting opportunities. The event features direct access to Procurement Decision Makers (PDMs) and focuses on building authentic relationships and demonstrating business capabilities. Registration is available at https://portal.vetbiz.va.gov/nvsbe/2026/. The response date is December 8, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time. The issuing agency is the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, with inquiries directed to DirectAccess@va.gov or 202-461-4694 (Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. EST). This notice is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation.