R499--Small Business Event | Nokia Federal Solutions Virtual Business Opportunity Session | Cisco Webex July 31 | Amendment 4

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is hosting a virtual business opportunity session featuring Nokia Federal Solutions to connect small businesses with potential telecommunications procurement opportunities. The event, scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM ET via Cisco Webex, targets multiple NAICS codes including wireless telecommunications carriers, satellite communications, computer-related services, and telecommunications equipment manufacturing. Small businesses with capabilities in communications solutions (IP routing, optical transport), installation services, and program management are encouraged to participate. The session prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) designations but remains open to all small business categories. Registration is required through https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events with a deadline of July 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. This is an informational event only and does not constitute a formal solicitation, with no evaluation criteria specified as unsolicited proposals will not be considered.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation is being used, though the event strongly emphasizes veteran-owned businesses as priority participants. Nokia Federal Solutions is identified as the featured company presenting the business opportunity, suggesting they may be either an incumbent contractor or potential partner in upcoming procurements. The multiple amendments issued (Amendment 4 being the current version) were specifically designed to expand the announcement's reach by adding various NAICS codes to overcome SAM.gov functional limitations and maximize participation. No specific award values, budget ranges, or contract quantities are disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase, as the event serves as a market research and networking opportunity for potential future procurement opportunities. The solicitation number 36U10125Q0035 under product service code R499 (Support-Professional: Other) indicates this is part of the VA's Direct Access Program for engaging small businesses in telecommunications and technology sectors.