R499--Small Business Event | Grainger Private Sector Office Virtual Business Opportunity Session | Cisco Webex Mar 20 | Amendment 2

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is hosting a virtual business opportunity session with Grainger Private Sector Office on March 20, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EST via Cisco Webex. The event aims to establish relationships with small businesses, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), though all small businesses are welcome to participate. The session will focus on businesses operating under NAICS codes 423710 (Hardware Merchant Wholesalers), 423830 (Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers), and 423840 (Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers). Interested parties must register through the VetBiz website at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events by March 19, 2025. The event is informational only, and no solicitation or proposals will be accepted in response to this notice.

The pre-solicitation notice does not specify a specific set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractors are mentioned. While the exact award value or budget range is not disclosed, the session is designed to explore potential business opportunities with Grainger in supporting the VA's mission. The event will provide an overview of business opportunities and related details, targeting small businesses across multiple NAICS codes. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about Grainger's current and future VA goals and potential collaboration opportunities. Questions regarding the event can be directed to the Direct Access Program (DAP) team at DirectAccess@va.gov or 202-461-4694 during business hours (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST, Monday-Friday).