R499--Small Business Event | SaaS Messaging Modernization Virtual One on One Session | Cisco Webex Apr 1-2 | Amendment 2

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is hosting a virtual one-on-one vendor demonstration event focused on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Messaging Modernization on April 1-2, 2025. The event aims to explore potential technology solutions for modernizing messaging infrastructure, targeting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Applicable NAICS codes include 513210 (Software Publishers), 517112 (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers), and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services). Interested vendors must register by March 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST through the VetBiz.va.gov events platform, with participation subject to selection by a VA Technology Acquisition Center-Office of Information Technology (TAC-OIT) panel. While this is a pre-solicitation notice and does not constitute an official solicitation, it provides an opportunity for businesses to outline their SaaS messaging capabilities and potentially position themselves for future contract opportunities.

This event has no specific set-aside beyond preferential consideration for veteran-owned businesses and does not indicate a predetermined award value or specific contract budget. The virtual demonstration sessions will be conducted via Cisco Webex from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST, with confirmed appointments only. Potential vendors can contact the VA's Direct Access Program at DirectAccess@va.gov or 202-461-4694 for additional information. The solicitation number is 36U10125Q0019, and the product service code is R499 (Support-Professional: Other). While the VA emphasizes that this notice is purely informational and that unsolicited proposals will not be considered, it represents a strategic outreach to explore potential SaaS messaging modernization solutions that could potentially lead to future procurement opportunities.