Forecast of Federal Business Opportunity Engagements
The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) plays a large role in ensuring programs, services, and support resources reach the Veteran small business community. Through Direct Access Engagement, opportunities are provided for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), and other small business classifications to establish valuable partnerships and enhance their networking capabilities.
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FY2025 Forecast
Virtual Business Opportunity Engagements
Collaborations with VA Program Offices |
Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) scheduled 1on1 | Quarterly Virtual Engagements In response to the Veteran-Owned Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business community request to have business networking dialogue with a senior leader in the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction (OALC), the Department made available a series of quarterly events |
Human Resources & Administration (HR&A) Center for Enterprise Human Resources Information Serviced (CEHRIS) Virtual Industry Day The CEHRIS mission is to support best-in-class HR service delivery through integrated, seamless, easy-to-use HR solutions. CEHRIS is customer-centric, responsive, innovative, and focused on quality in everything we do. CEHRIS takes care of VA’s workforce by enabling an automated, seamless HR experience. CEHRIS people solutions support high-caliber, talented professionals who come to VA for a job and stay for a career. |
National Cemetery Administration (NCA) The United States (U.S.) Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA) honors Veterans and their families with final resting places in national shrines and lasting tributes that commemorate their service and sacrifice to our Nation. |
Collaborations with Other Government Agencies (OGA) |
Texas General Land Office
The General Land Office (GLO) is the oldest state agency in Texas, the GLO was formed to determine who owned what and where after the Texians and Tejanos won independence. Today the General Land Office manages state lands, operates the Alamo, helps Texans recovering from natural disasters, helps fund Texas public education through the Permanent School Fund, provides benefits to Texas Veterans, and manages the vast Texas coast. |
United States Postal Service
Provides technical advice, program guidance, and policy interpretation on Supplier Diversity issues. Acting as a liaison with industry and trade associations, government agencies, and special emphasis groups to develop and maintain a communication and information system on Small, minority-owned, and women-owned business issues. Participates in activities that promote supplier development and diversity.
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- Engage with Procurement Decision Makers (PDMs) and program representatives from Federal agencies to build business relationships.
- Learn about industry-specific trends, developments and procurement opportunities to help support business growth.
- Network with other businesses to identify and discuss possible subcontracting and teaming opportunities.
Check back regularly for added opportunities.
When an event opens for registrations, go to VA OSDBU EVENTS for event Information.
Please take note of the following schedule and planning details:
Event registration usually opens 4-6 weeks before the event date.
Part 2 of an event series (one-on-one sessions) typically takes place 4-6 weeks after Part 1.
Event dates are to be determined and may be subject to change.
For more information, please contact the Direct Access Program
directaccess@va.gov or 202 461 4694.
