R499--Small Business Event | RPO West NCO 19 Quarterly Virtual Business Opportunity Session | Cisco Webex Mar 10 | Amendment 8

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is hosting a Virtual Business Opportunity Session on March 10, 2025, from 3:00-4:00 PM EST via Cisco Webex to provide potential small businesses with information about upcoming contracting opportunities. The session will focus on multiple industry sectors, with a primary emphasis on electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance (NAICS 811210). Participants will receive insights into the VA's rule of two, veteran-first program, and small business subcontracting opportunities for fiscal year 2025. The event targets various socioeconomic business classifications, including Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), 8(a) firms, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), and HUBZone businesses. Registration is mandatory and must be completed through vetbiz.va.gov/events, with limited capacity available.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside designation and will cover multiple North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes spanning industries such as construction, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical equipment, laboratory instruments, wholesale distribution, temporary services, and equipment maintenance. While no specific award values or budget ranges are explicitly stated, the event is designed to provide comprehensive information about potential contracting opportunities with the VA's Procurement & Logistics Office Regional Program Office West. The announcement explicitly notes that this is an informational session and does not constitute a formal solicitation, with a response deadline of March 7, 2025. Interested businesses can direct questions to the Direct Access Program at DirectAccess@va.gov or 202-461-4694 during business hours (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST). The event aims to connect small businesses with potential contract opportunities across various service and product categories.