DA01--Small Business Event | What the CMMC 48CFR Final Rule Means Virtual Training Webinar | Cisco Webex Feb 11

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is hosting a virtual training webinar on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and its implications under the 48 CFR Final Rule for veteran-owned Department of Defense contractors. The webinar, titled "CMMC is Here: What the CMMC 48CFR Final Rule Means for Veteran-Owned DoD Contractors," will be delivered via Cisco Webex on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. EST. The training objectives focus on understanding updates to DFARS clause 252.204-7021 and its contract impact, learning the CMMC framework and compliance steps for veteran-owned small businesses, and discovering how CMMC affects bidding and award decisions. This is a pre-solicitation notice issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation; therefore, no unsolicited proposals or offers will be accepted. Interested parties must register by visiting https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events, with the registration deadline set for February 10, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time.

This pre-solicitation notice does not utilize any set-aside designations and targets Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and other small business classifications across seven NAICS categories, with 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) listed as the primary classification. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, as this announcement is designed to provide information about upcoming compliance requirements rather than solicit bids or proposals. The event is being conducted by the VA's Strategic Outreach and Communications Program (SOC) and the Event Planning Direct Access Program, with Curtis Brandon serving as the primary point of contact for program inquiries and the Direct Access Program Planning Support Team available at DirectAccess@va.gov or 202-461-4694 for registration support. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in connection with this webinar event. The archive period for this notice extends 90 days after the response date, and no Recovery Act funds are involved in this initiative.