36U10126Q0023 0010.docx

This is an amendment to a pre-solicitation notice for a small business event. Amendment 10 to solicitation 36U10126Q0023 adds an additional NAICS code (622110) to the 2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) event being held December 8-9, 2026, at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The amendment is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization to overcome functional limitations on SAM.gov and expand the reach of the announcement to related communities of interest. The response date is December 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, and all other terms remain unchanged from the base notice.

The event is designed for veteran-owned and small businesses pursuing federal contracting opportunities and will run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on December 8 and 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on December 9. Registration is available at https://portal.vetbiz.va.gov/nvsbe/2026/. The primary NAICS codes include R499 and 622110, with additional amendments potentially issued for other related NAICS codes. This notice is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation; unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. The point of contact is the Event Planning Direct Access Program at DirectAccess@va.gov or 202-461-4694.