R499--Small Business Event | Grainger Public Sector Office Virtual Business Opportunity Session | Cisco Webex Apr 29 | Amendment 2

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is hosting a virtual business opportunity session on April 29, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. EST via Cisco Webex. The event targets small businesses across multiple NAICS codes, specifically focusing on Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710), Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423830), and Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423840). The primary objective is to establish relationships with small businesses that can support current and future VA mission goals, with a particular emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Interested businesses must register through the VetBiz website by April 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The session will provide participants with an outline of business opportunities, though the notice explicitly states that it is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or offers.

While there is no specific set-aside designation for this opportunity, the event prioritizes veteran-owned small businesses across various industry classifications. No specific incumbent contractors or award values are mentioned in the documentation. The virtual business opportunity session will feature one-on-one meetings, allowing small businesses to explore potential partnership opportunities with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Participants can contact the Direct Access Program at DirectAccess@va.gov or 202-461-4694 for additional information, with standard business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST. The event represents a strategic outreach effort by the VA to connect with small businesses that can potentially support their procurement needs across multiple product and service categories.