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This is Amendment 4 to a Pre-Solicitation notice for the 2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) event. The amendment adds an additional NAICS code (516210) to the original announcement to better reach specified communities of interest and overcome functional limitations in SAM.gov posting capabilities. All other terms and conditions from the base notice remain unchanged.

The 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 Department of Veterans Affairs networking and engagement event designed for Veteran-owned and small businesses seeking federal contracting opportunities. The event facilitates connections between small business owners and Procurement Decision Makers through structured networking aimed at demonstrating capabilities and building strategic relationships. Registration is available at https://portal.vetbiz.va.gov/nvsbe/2026/. The notice explicitly states that this announcement is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation; unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Point of contact is the Event Planning Direct Access Program at DirectAccess@va.gov or 202-461-4694, available Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. EST.