Upcoming VA Small Business Engagement Opportunities – Please Share with Your Networks
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization sent this bulletin at 08/03/2026 12:19 PM EDT
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Please share these events with your small business networks and encourage participation. Your support helps ensure Veteran-Owned and other small businesses have access to these critical opportunities.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) invites you to participate in several upcoming events designed to help Veteran-Owned and other small businesses connect with VA and its partners. These sessions provide valuable insights, networking opportunities, and strategies to position your business for success.
VA OSDBU Office Hours
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. ET
Format: Virtual
Register:
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/weblink/register/r2ad6a2e4d4905f8842f68085feae2817
Space is limited to 25 participants.
Connect directly with a VA Program Specialist and Contracting Officer during this interactive session. Receive guidance on capability statements, solicitation expectations, market research responses, and strategies for doing business with VA.
VA OSDBU Program Integration Directorate (PID) Office Hours
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Format: Virtual
Register:
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/weblink/register/r6e8a7d9608d961133af2eec1e8e8dea1
Learn how the Program Integration Directorate supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), and other small businesses through initiatives that strengthen engagement and business intelligence across the Federal marketplace.
Office of Construction and Facilities Management Virtual One-on-One Meetings
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. ET
Format: Virtual (appointment required)
Register: https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events/event-detail/?id=8ce7cdff-5184-f111-ab0f-001dd800b811
Meet one-on-one with senior leaders from VA's Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction and Office of Construction and Facilities Management. Construction, engineering, and architecture firms can discuss acquisition-related topics and ask questions during these scheduled 20-minute sessions.
Space is limited to 13 appointments.
Webinar: Seeing and Being Seen — Market Research in the AI Era
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 1–2 p.m. ET
Format: Virtual
Register: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/weblink/register/rd199d1c5cc40d36e1d2ebabe8db69117
Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming Federal market research. Learn practical strategies for identifying opportunities, strengthening capability statements, improving business visibility, and using AI responsibly to support your Federal contracting efforts.
VA OSBU Program Integration Directorate (PID) Office Hours
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. ET
Format: Virtual
Register:
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/weblink/register/r43744b734193faa91945039220477c03
Stay informed about PID initiatives that support Veteran-Owned and other small businesses. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about ongoing efforts to improve engagement with the small business community.
Doing Business with Alabama, Florida, and Georgia
Hosted by APEX Accelerators
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time: 11 a.m.–12 p.m. ET
Format: Virtual
Register:
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/weblink/register/r4dc60f6450db9d6421236c419c68d9d4
Looking to expand beyond Federal contracting? Hear directly from APEX Accelerator counselors in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia as they discuss state procurement processes, vendor registration, and strategies for identifying state and local contracting opportunities.
Stay Connected
Visit the VA OSDBU Calendar of Events to view additional training, networking, and outreach opportunities.
Questions? Contact the Direct Access Program Planning Support Team at DirectAccess@va.gov or (202) 461-4694.
Please email any questions or feedback about the webinar series to OSDBUStratComm@va.gov.
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