36U10126Q0023 0009.docx

This is Amendment 9 to a pre-solicitation notice for the 2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) event. The amendment adds an additional NAICS code (541519) to the original solicitation (36U10126Q0023) to expand outreach to targeted industry communities of interest and overcome functional limitations within SAM.gov. 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. The primary NAICS code is R499, with the additional code 541519 now included.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is issuing this notice to facilitate networking between veteran-owned and small businesses with federal Procurement Decision Makers. Registration is available at https://portal.vetbiz.va.gov/nvsbe/2026/. The response deadline is December 8, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time. The notice explicitly states that this is a pre-solicitation announcement issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation; unsolicited proposals will not be considered. Points of contact for questions include the Event Planning Direct Access Program at DirectAccess@va.gov or 202-461-4694, available Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. EST.