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Registration Closed - United States Postal Service (USPS) Virtual Scheduled One-on-One Meetings


United States Postal Service (USPS)

Virtual Scheduled One on One Meetings


Date: August 8, 2024  
Time: 
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
 (20-min scheduled meeting by confirmed appointment only)

Virtual Format: Powered by Cisco WebEx videoconference
 


In collaboration with the Department of Veteran Affairs, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization - Direct Access Program, United States Postal Service (USPS) will host Part II of the business opportunity session conducted on April 30, 2024.  

For your review and preparation, click the below link to access the archived event recording and presentation. 

It is highly recommended that you review the presentation and recording before registering to ensure that your business capabilities align with the business needs of USPS    

Deadline to register for consideration: 3:00 PM ET, July 26, 2024

The close of registration is subject to change based on the number of selected firms and availability of sessions.     

 Registration DOES NOT guarantee selection 



Selection Process:

  • A DS Logon, LOGIN.gov, or ID.me account is required to enter the VetBiz portal to begin the registration process.
  • Complete registrations will be reviewed by USPS 
  • Selection and appointment scheduling are at the sole discretion of the host.   
  • Selected firms will be scheduled for a 20-minute meeting and notified by the Direct Access Program. 
  • Companies that are not selected will receive communications from  USPS.


You must fully complete your profile, upload your capabilities statement, and click Submit” to complete registration. 



Community Of Interest 


 
About USPS 

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.   Activities include business forums, workshops, seminars, symposiums, business opportunity fairs, and tradeshows.

 Event Goals

USPS is interested in offering guidance on exploring the postal marketplace for potential business opportunity to increase their support within the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

Federal Socio-Economic Classifications

USPS is seeking small businesses associated with the following socioeconomic statuses.  

  • Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
  • Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
  • Woman- Owned Small Business (WVOSB)
  • Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone’s)
  • Minority-Owned
  • Small Business
  • Large Business
  • Small Minority Woman Owned Businesses


 
 Capabilities 

1.  Freight Transportation, Trailer Services, Inter-Bulk Mail Center Trucking Transportation

2.  Construction Services, Cleaning Services, Equipment & Signage, Security & Safety, Pest Control Services, Snow Removal, Recycling and Trash Removal, Utilities, Window Cleaning Services


 
Applicable NAICS

NAICS       Description

484110      General Freight Trucking, Local

484121      General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload

484230      Specialized Freight (except Used Goods), Trucking

Long Distance


 

For more information, please contact the Direct Access Program Planning Support Team at directaccess@va.gov or 202 461 4694.

 

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Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm CST
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