DA01--Small Business Event | Verizon Public Sector Virtual 1 on 1 Session | Cisco Webex Sept 30 | Amendment 3

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is hosting a virtual networking event, not a traditional procurement of goods or services. This Small Business Event features scheduled one-on-one meetings between small businesses and Verizon Public Sector, taking place on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. EST via Cisco Webex. The event targets businesses operating under multiple NAICS codes, with recent amendments adding codes 517111 and 517112 to expand reach beyond the primary code 541511. The objective is to establish relationships with small businesses across various sectors including wireless and wireline networks, customer/veteran experience, wireless connectivity partnerships, and physical security solutions. Registration is required through the VA VetBiz website at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events, with a deadline of September 29, 2025, at 12:00 Eastern Time. The notice explicitly states this is an informational event only and does not constitute a formal solicitation.

No specific set-aside designation is mentioned for this networking event, though it particularly encourages participation from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and other small businesses. Verizon Public Sector is identified as the primary industry partner participating in these one-on-one meetings, working in collaboration with the VA's Direct Access Program. No award values or budget ranges are specified since this is a business development event rather than a procurement opportunity. The event spans a full business day with individual meeting slots scheduled throughout the seven-hour timeframe. Interested businesses can direct questions to the Direct Access Program at directaccess@va.gov or 202-461-4694. The amendment process has been ongoing to maximize participation by including additional telecommunications-related NAICS codes to overcome SAM.gov functional limitations.