36U10126Q0023 0013.docx

This is a modification (Amendment 13) to a pre-solicitation notice for a small business event. The 2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) is scheduled for December 8-9, 2026, at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The event runs from 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 Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is hosting this flagship event to connect veteran-owned and other small businesses with Procurement Decision Makers (PDMs) pursuing federal contracting opportunities. The solicitation number is 36U10126Q0023, with a response date of December 8, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. EST.

This amendment references an additional NAICS code (621512) closely associated with specified communities of interest to overcome a SAM.gov functional limitation and expand the announcement's reach. The primary NAICS code is R499, with multiple codes applicable to this opportunity. Interested vendors must register at https://portal.vetbiz.va.gov/nvsbe/2026/ to attend. The notice explicitly states this is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation; unsolicited proposals and other offers will not be considered. All other information from the base notice remains unchanged. The contracting office is located in ZIP code 20001, with the Event Planning Direct Access Program serving as the point of contact at DirectAccess@va.gov or 202-461-4694, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. EST.