SDVOSB ENTRYWAYS TO PARTNERING WITH USAID
ID: SDVOSB_ENTRYWAYS_TO_PARTNERING_WITH_USAIDType: Special Notice
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID OSDBUWASHINGTON, DC, 20523, USA

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Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
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    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is hosting a webinar titled "Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) Entryways to Partnering with USAID" on November 12, 2024, aimed at enhancing collaboration between USAID and American small businesses, particularly SDVOSBs. The objective of this initiative is to provide practical strategies and essential resources for SDVOSBs to effectively partner with USAID, as the agency revises its procurement policies to promote equitable opportunities for small businesses. This webinar is part of USAID's broader efforts to support veteran entrepreneurship and facilitate access to federal contracting opportunities. Interested participants must register for the virtual session, which will take place via Zoom from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET, and can direct inquiries to osdbuoutreach@usaid.gov.

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    The USAID Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is hosting a webinar titled "Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) Entryways to Partnering with USAID" on November 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. ET. This initiative aims to enhance collaboration between USAID and American small businesses, particularly SDVOSBs, by revising procurement policies to promote equitable opportunities. The webinar is designed to equip SDVOSBs with practical strategies for partnership and to provide vital resources and information. It is specifically targeted towards SDVOSB and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) in the U.S. The session will take place virtually via Zoom, and attendees must register to participate. For inquiries, contact osdbuoutreach@usaid.gov. This webinar represents a strategic move by USAID to facilitate access for small businesses to federal contracting opportunities, aligning with broader government efforts to support veteran entrepreneurship and equitable procurement practices.
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