R499--Small Business Event | NCA Grounds Maintenance Virtual Business Opportunity Session | Cisco Webex July 24
ID: 36U10124Q0025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8efee33281cf4ec3b54c9c56dc6ea9f2/view
Timeline
    Description

    Sources Sought VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking landscaping services (NAICS code: 561730) through a virtual business opportunity session on July 24, 2024. The session will provide participants with an outline of a business opportunity and related details. Interested parties can register at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Direct Access Program (DAP)Event Planning
    (202) 461-4694
    DirectAccess@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    36U10124Q0025.docx
    SAM.gov Flyer-NCA VBOS - July 2024-final.pdf
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