36U10126Q0023 0016.docx

This is Amendment 16 to a pre-solicitation notice for the 2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) event. The amendment adds an additional NAICS code (623110) to the original solicitation (36U10126Q0023) to expand outreach to specific communities of interest and overcome SAM.gov functional limitations. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged from the previous notice.

The event is hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and takes place 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. Registration is available at https://portal.vetbiz.va.gov/nvsbe/2026/. This is an informational event designed to connect veteran-owned and other small businesses with federal procurement decision makers; it does not constitute a formal solicitation and unsolicited proposals will not be considered. Point of contact for inquiries is the Event Planning Direct Access Program at DirectAccess@va.gov or 202-461-4694 (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. EST).