DA01--Small Business Event | 22nd Century Technologies Virtual Business Opportunity Session | Cisco Webex Sept 24 | Amendment 1
ID: 36U10124Q0036Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f702c95def684a2cb40a17e976d09017/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting a virtual business opportunity session on September 24, 2024, in collaboration with 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., aimed at engaging small businesses across various sectors. The session will focus on identifying potential collaborators for future projects, particularly in areas such as program management, data services, and veterans transition support, while emphasizing participation from socio-economically classified businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. Interested participants must register through the VA events webpage, and inquiries can be directed to the Direct Access Program at DirectAccess@va.gov or by calling 202-461-4694. The event is scheduled from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM ET and serves as a platform for fostering partnerships within the government contracting framework.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Direct Access Program (DAP)Event Planning
    (202) 461-4694
    DirectAccess@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    36U10124Q0036.docx
    The Sources Sought Notice announces a virtual business opportunity session hosted by 22nd Century Technologies, set for September 24, 2024, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EST via Cisco Webex. The event aims to outline a business opportunity and related details for interested participants. Registration is required and can be completed through the provided agency URL. The notice indicates that multiple North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes may be relevant, with the possibility of amendments to include additional codes. Importantly, this notice serves solely for information and planning purposes and is not a solicitation for proposals or responses. The main points of contact for attendance and inquiries are listed, emphasizing the event's organized structure and focused approach toward engaging small businesses for potential contracting opportunities within the government framework.
    36U10124Q0036 0001.docx
    This government document serves as a modification to a previous notice related to the "Small Business Event" hosted by 22nd Century Technologies. The purpose of the amendment, dated September 24, 2024, is to include an additional NAICS code to extend the reach of the event announcement, addressing a limitation within the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). The original solicitation number is 36U10124Q0036, and it is set to close on September 23, 2024, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The document specifies that there are no recovery act funds involved, and the event falls under the product service code DA01 and NAICS code 541512. Contact information is provided for event planning inquiries, demonstrating a structured approach to facilitating participation from interested industries. The amendment confirms that all other details remain unchanged, ensuring clarity for potential participants.
    SAM.gov_22nd Century Tech VBOS - Sept 2024.pdf
    On September 24, 2024, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, will host a virtual business opportunity session aimed at small businesses. The session, scheduled from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM ET, seeks to forge partnerships with small businesses across various sectors, focusing on capabilities like program management, data services, veterans transition support, and more. The event will target multiple NAICS classifications, specifically those related to computing infrastructure and computer systems design. It will also emphasize engagement with socio-economically classified businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The primary goals are to identify potential small business collaborators for future projects and to enhance connections with veteran-owned small enterprises. Participants can register for the session through a dedicated VA events webpage and are encouraged to direct any inquiries to the Direct Access Program via email or phone.
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