R499--Small Business Event | RPO Central NCO 23 Quarterly Virtual Business Opportunity Session | Cisco Webex Aug 12 | Amendment 2

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is hosting a virtual business opportunity session to inform small businesses about upcoming contracting opportunities through the Direct Access Program. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 3:00-4:00 PM EST via Cisco Webex, will provide participants with outlines of business opportunities and related details across multiple industry sectors. The session specifically targets businesses operating under various NAICS codes including Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Architectural Services (541310), Engineering Services (541330), Offices of Physicians (621111), and Precision Equipment Repair (811210). While the event welcomes all small businesses, it places particular emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Registration is required through the VA's vetbiz.va.gov website, with the registration deadline set for August 11, 2025. This notice serves purely informational purposes and explicitly states that it does not constitute a formal solicitation, with unsolicited proposals not being accepted.

No specific set-aside designation is indicated for this pre-solicitation notice, as this represents an informational session rather than an actual procurement opportunity. The documents do not identify any current contractors or incumbents, nor do they provide specific award values or budget ranges since this is a business outreach event designed to inform potential vendors about future opportunities. The session will cover topics including the VA rule of two, the Vet First Program, small business hierarchy of preference, and sub-contracting opportunities, along with a regional forecast of contracting opportunities from the VHA Procurement & Logistics Office Regional Program Office Central NCO 23. Event capacity is limited, and interested parties can obtain additional information by contacting directaccess@va.gov or calling 202-461-4694. The opportunity will be archived 90 days after the response date, and additional amendments may be issued to target other related NAICS codes as needed.