U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization VOSB / SDVOSB / 8(a) Event
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONOFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS UTILIZATIONOFC OF SMALL BUSINESS UTILIZATIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20405, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ae4576569008438fa2723456c42f7434/view
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    Description

    The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is hosting a virtual event aimed at supporting Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and 8(a) Participants on November 13, 2024. This event will provide attendees with insights into contract opportunities available through GSA Region 5’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) and Public Building Service (PBS), as well as guidance on creating effective capabilities statements with the APEX Accelerators. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to enhancing opportunities for small, veteran-owned businesses within the federal contracting landscape. Interested participants must register in advance due to limited space, and for further inquiries, they can contact Mylethea Green at mylethea.green@gsa.gov or Kimberly Hutchinson at kimberly.hutchinson@gsa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mylethea Green
    (312) 428-0333
    mylethea.green@gsa.gov
    Kimberly Hutchinson
    (312) 353-1889
    kimberly.hutchinson@gsa.gov
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    GSA OSDBU R5 VOSB Event.pdf
    The GSA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is hosting a virtual event on November 13, 2024, to celebrate Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and 8(a) Participants. The event aims to inform attendees about contract opportunities available through GSA Region 5’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) and Public Building Service (PBS). Participants will also receive guidance on creating effective capabilities statements with the APEX Accelerators. Attendance is free but limited, and registration is required. After registration, attendees will receive a confirmation email with meeting details. For further information, two contact emails are provided. This initiative reflects the government's commitment to supporting and enhancing opportunities for small, veteran-owned businesses within the federal contracting landscape.
    GSA OSDBU Region 5 Event Flyer.pdf
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