R499--Small Business Event | VBA Office of Mission Support Virtual Industry Day Session | Cisco Webex Nov 20 | Amendment 2
ID: 36U10125Q0004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF SMALL & DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS UTILIZATION (OSDBU) (36U101)WASHINGTON, DC, 20548, USA

NAICS

All Other Support Services (561990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1d6d09f29b434e3fb3a65ecee4a816c0/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hosting a virtual Industry Day on November 20, 2024, aimed at engaging Veteran-Owned and other small and disadvantaged businesses interested in opportunities with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), specifically the Office of Mission Support (OMS). This event, conducted via Cisco Webex, will provide participants with insights into various federal socio-economic classifications and business opportunities, particularly in areas such as vocational rehabilitation, courier services, and computer systems design. Interested parties can register through the VA’s VetBiz Portal, and for further inquiries, they may contact the Direct Access Program at DirectAccess@va.gov or call 202-461-4694. The registration deadline is set for noon Eastern Time on November 19, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Direct Access Program (DAP)Event Planning
    (202) 461-4694
    DirectAccess@va.gov
    Files
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    36U10125Q0004.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice for a Virtual Industry Day hosted by the VBA Office of Mission Support on November 20, 2024, from 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. EST, via Cisco Webex. It serves as a preliminary announcement aimed at small businesses, providing an outline of business opportunities without issuing a formal solicitation. Registration is required through the provided agency URL. The notice indicates that multiple North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes are relevant and mentions that further amendments may specify additional codes. The primary contact for inquiries is the event planning team, available during standard business hours. The notice emphasizes that it is for informational purposes only, discouraging unsolicited proposals. This initiative is part of the broader efforts to engage small businesses in federal contracting, aligning with government objectives for economic development and support of diverse contractors.
    36U10125Q0004 0001.docx
    The document presents an amendment to a previous notice regarding a virtual industry day event hosted by the VBA Office of Mission Support, scheduled for November 20, 2024. The primary purpose of this amendment is to introduce an additional NAICS code related to targeted communities of interest, aiming to enhance the dissemination and reach of the event notice on SAM.gov, a critical platform for federal contracting opportunities. The original announcement details, including the solicitation number (36U10125Q0004), response deadline, and contact points, remain unchanged. Notably, the document aims to improve access to procurement opportunities for small businesses while ensuring compliance with federal guidelines. The event is organized by the Direct Access Program, which serves as the main contact point for inquiries, facilitating vendor participation and engagement in government contracting processes.
    36U10125Q0004 0002.docx
    The document outlines a modification to a previous announcement regarding the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Office of Mission Support's Virtual Industry Day Session, slated for November 20, 2024. It is primarily aimed at enhancing outreach by referencing an additional North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code associated with specific communities of interest to address limitations found in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). No other information has changed as a result of this amendment. The contracting office's zip code is 20001, and the solicitation number is 36U10125Q0004. Interested parties can contact the event planning team via email or phone during business hours. This amendment serves to ensure broader visibility for potential participants in the procurement process, reflecting the government's strategy to engage small businesses effectively.
    36U10125Q0004 0003.docx
    The document outlines a modification to a previous notice regarding a virtual industry day session hosted by the VBA Office of Mission Support, scheduled for November 20, 2024, via Cisco Webex. The primary purpose of this amendment is to introduce an additional NAICS code relevant to specific communities of interest, addressing a limitation within the SAM.gov database to broaden the outreach of the announcement. The solicitation number is 36U10125Q0004, and responses are expected by noon Eastern Time on November 19, 2024. The event targets small businesses, with an emphasis on enhancing participation and information dissemination. Contact details for event planning are provided, reinforcing the agency's desire for extensive engagement from potential contractors. Overall, the notice reflects the government's commitment to fostering small business involvement in federal projects.
    SAM.gov Notification - VBA OMS Virtual Industry Day_final.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hosting a virtual Industry Day on November 20, 2024, targeting Veteran-Owned and other small and disadvantaged businesses interested in opportunities with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), specifically the Office of Mission Support (OMS). This event, facilitated via Cisco Webex, aims to foster partnerships by informing participants about various federal socio-economic classifications, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones). The agenda includes business opportunity presentations from different divisions, including the Office of Equity Assurance and the Medical Disability Examination Office. Specific areas of interest mentioned are related to services in vocational rehabilitation, courier and delivery services, and computer systems design, highlighting a broad scope of NAICS classifications that businesses can engage with. Participants can register for the event through the VA’s VetBiz Portal, which stresses the government's commitment to empowering small businesses, particularly those owned by veterans and disadvantaged groups, to access federal contracting opportunities. This initiative aligns with federal objectives to promote small business engagement in government contracting.
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