R499--Small Business Event | SaaS Messaging Modernization Virtual One on One Session | Cisco Webex Apr 1-2 | Amendment 1
ID: 36U10125Q0019Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hosting a virtual Small Business Event focused on SaaS Messaging Modernization, scheduled for April 1-2, 2025, via Cisco Webex. This event aims to facilitate vendor demonstrations that align with the Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs) outlined in a related Request for Information (RFI), with a particular emphasis on engaging Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). The initiative is designed to enhance the VA's procurement capabilities through innovative solutions in messaging systems, thereby broadening opportunities for small businesses in the technology sector. Interested participants must register by March 13, 2025, or until capacity is reached, and can contact the Direct Access Program at DirectAccess@va.gov or 202-461-4694 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Direct Access Program (DAP)Event Planning
    (202) 461-4694
    DirectAccess@va.gov
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    The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the contracting office for a Small Business Event focused on SaaS Messaging Modernization, scheduled for April 1-2, 2025. The event features vendor demonstrations aimed at fostering business opportunities in this area. Registration is required by March 13, 2025, with participants encouraged to visit a designated URL for more information and to register. The notice specifies that it is intended only for informational and planning purposes, clarifying that it does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or offers. Multiple NAICS codes may apply, and further amendments could target related codes. Overall, this notice aims to engage small businesses in potential partnerships while providing details on the upcoming event and opportunities in SaaS modernization.
    The document is a modification to a previous notice regarding a Small Business Event for SaaS Messaging Modernization, hosted virtually via Cisco Webex on April 1-2. This amendment aims to include an additional industry NAICS code to better address specific communities of interest and enhance outreach, addressing a limitation within the SAM.gov system. All previously provided information remains unchanged. The contracting office is situated in ZIP code 20001, with a response deadline set for March 13, 2025, at 15:00 Eastern Time. The relevant details for participants include the solicitation number 36U10125Q0019 and an established point of contact through the Direct Access Program via email and phone during standard business hours. The modification reiterates the commitment to inclusivity by adjusting the scope of solicitation to better reflect the involved communities.
    This document is a modification to a previous notice regarding a Small Business Event focused on SaaS Messaging Modernization, scheduled for April 1-2 via Cisco Webex. The primary purpose of the amendment is to reference an additional NAICS code that will enhance outreach to specific communities of interest, addressing a limitation in SAM.gov. The contracting office's ZIP code is 20001, and the solicitation number is 36U10125Q0019, with a response deadline set for March 13, 2025, at 15:00 Eastern Time. The contact for event planning can be reached at the provided email and phone number during standard business hours. All other details of the announcement remain unchanged. The amendment aims to improve participation by broadening the scope of eligible businesses for government contracting opportunities related to this event.
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will host a virtual vendor demonstration event for selected industry representatives on April 1-2, 2025. This initiative, in collaboration with the VA's Office of Information Technology (OIT) and Technology Acquisition Center (TAC), aims to showcase products that meet the Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs) specified in a related Request for Information (RFI). Registration for participating in the one-on-one meetings is required by March 13, 2025, or until capacity is reached. The event prioritizes involvement from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), although other small business classifications are also welcome. Relevant North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes include software publishing and telecommunications services. This engagement serves to facilitate discussions around modernization in messaging systems, enhancing the VA's procurement capabilities through innovative solutions presented by the vendors.
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