DA01--Small Business Event | VA HR&A CEHRIS Virtual Industry Day Session | Cisco Webex Sept 30
ID: 36U10124Q0037Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/caeb242458f8485e8ce7622855497d97/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hosting a virtual Industry Day on September 30, 2024, aimed at promoting business opportunities for Veteran-Owned and other small disadvantaged businesses. This event, facilitated by the Center for Enterprise Human Resources Information Services (CEHRIS) and the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), seeks to foster connections between industry representatives and agency program offices while gathering industry feedback for future Requests for Proposals (RFPs). The event will cover key topics related to human capital modernization and is particularly focused on engaging Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs), and Minority-Owned entities. Interested participants must register through the designated URL, and inquiries can be directed to the Event Planning team at the Direct Access Program (DAP) via email at DirectAccess@va.gov or by phone at 202-461-4694. The deadline for registration is September 27, 2024, at noon Eastern Time.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Direct Access Program (DAP)Event Planning
    (202) 461-4694
    DirectAccess@va.gov
    Files
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    36U10124Q0037.docx
    The Sources Sought Notice announces a Virtual Industry Day hosted by the VA Human Resources & Administration (HR&A) Center for Enterprise Human Resources Information Services, scheduled for September 30, 2024. This event, taking place via Cisco Webex from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm EST, aims to outline business opportunities relevant to the VA and encourage participation from small businesses. Registration is available through a designated URL. The notice highlights that multiple North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes are associated with this opportunity, with potential amendments to include additional codes. This notice serves primarily for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals. It clarifies that unsolicited proposals will not be accepted in response to this notice, ensuring participants understand its informational intent. Overall, the event emphasizes the government's commitment to engaging small businesses in its procurement processes while providing industry stakeholders the necessary information to align their offerings with the VA's requirements.
    36U10124Q0037 0001.docx
    This document is a modification notice related to a Small Business Event hosted by the VA, specifically the HR&A CEHRIS Virtual Industry Day Session scheduled for September 30. The amendment aims to include an additional NAICS code to better connect with targeted communities and address limitations within the SAM.gov system, while all other information in the notice remains unchanged. The contracting office is located in Washington, DC, with a response deadline set for September 27, 2024, at noon Eastern Time. The Point of Contact for this event is the Event Planning team at the Direct Access Program (DAP), available for inquiries during standard business hours. This amendment is part of a larger initiative to expand outreach to potential bidders, emphasizing the government's effort to involve small businesses in federal contracting opportunities.
    SAM.gov Notification - CEHRIS Virtual Industry Day -final.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will host a virtual Industry Day on September 30, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET via Cisco Webex, aimed at promoting business opportunities for Veteran-Owned and other small disadvantaged businesses in collaboration with the Center for Enterprise Human Resources Information Services (CEHRIS) and the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). The event seeks to foster connections between industry representatives and agency program offices, gather industry feedback for RFP development, and share updates on ongoing and future projects related to human capital modernization. Target socio-economic classifications include Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs), and Minority-Owned entities, among others. Key topics of interest for potential attendees cover areas such as automated classification and workers' compensation information management. The event aims to enhance collaboration and innovation in the realm of human capital information systems and related services.
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