R499--Small Business Event | RPO Central NCO 12 Quarterly Virtual Business Opportunity Session | Cisco Webex Apr 15 | Amendment 3

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is hosting a virtual business opportunity session on April 15, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST via Cisco Webex. This pre-solicitation notice is designed to provide small businesses, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), with information about upcoming procurement opportunities. The event will cover topics including the VA rule of two, Vet First Program, small business hierarchy of preference, subcontracting opportunities, and regional contracting forecasts. Multiple North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes are applicable, including 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 541310 (Architectural Services), 541330 (Engineering Services), 621111 (Office of Physicians), and 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance). Interested participants must register through https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events by April 14, 2025, with limited capacity available.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The event is informational in nature and explicitly states that it does not constitute a solicitation, and neither unsolicited proposals nor other offers will be considered in response to the notice. Potential vendors can direct questions to the Direct Access Program (DAP) at DirectAccess@va.gov or by calling 202-461-4694 during business hours. The primary purpose appears to be providing small businesses with insights into future VA procurement opportunities, with a focus on creating pathways for veteran-owned businesses to engage with federal contracting. The event will be conducted through a virtual platform, making it accessible to businesses across different geographic locations, with the goal of expanding opportunities for small businesses in various service and construction-related industries.