36U10126Q0023 0007.docx

This is Amendment 7 to a pre-solicitation notice for the 2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) event. The amendment adds an additional NAICS code (541330) to the original solicitation (36U10126Q0023) to expand reach to communities of interest and address a functional limitation in SAM.gov. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged from the previous notice.

The event takes place December 8-9, 2026, at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio, 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 hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, designed for veteran-owned and other small businesses to connect with Procurement Decision Makers (PDMs) regarding Federal contracting opportunities. Registration is available at https://portal.vetbiz.va.gov/nvsbe/2026/. The primary product service code is R499 with multiple applicable NAICS codes. The notice is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation; unsolicited proposals will not be considered. Points of contact include 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.