REGISTRATION OPEN

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

 Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
 Direct Access Program (DAP)

 and

 Grainger Public Sector (Grainger)

Virtual Scheduled One-on-One Meetings
 

Small Business Partnership Event

Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST (20-min scheduled meeting by confirmed appointment only)

Virtual Format: Powered by Cisco WebEx videoconference
 

Deadline to register for consideration: 3:00 PM ET, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 

In collaboration with the Department of Veteran Affairs, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization - Direct Access Program, Grainger will host Part II of the business opportunity session conducted on Thursday, March 20, 2025. 

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

https://vetbiz.va.gov/events/event-detail/?id=35ab73ce-21f5-ef11-be20-001dd80adfb0

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 Grainger. 

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 Grainger
• 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 Grainger.

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

Company Opportunities

W. W. Grainger, Inc. is always looking for opportunities to collaborate with small businesses aligning to the above NAICS codes as well as others interested in supporting mission of VA. W. W. Grainger, Inc. is seeking partners who have services, capabilities or solutions to help meet current and future VA goals.

Community of Interest:

Applicable NAICS:

Grainger seeks partners that specialize in operations related to the following:

NAICS       Description
423710     Hardware Merchant Wholesalers
423830     Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
423840     Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

Desired Federal Socioeconomic Classifications

Grainger encourages companies with the following federal socioeconomic classifications to participate in this opportunity.

• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
• Veteran- Owned Small Business (VOSB)
• All other small business classifications are encouraged to register for consideration.

About Grainger:

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Grainger achieves its purpose, We Keep The World Working,® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management.

Disclosure Statement:

The participation of any commercial entities in VA outreach and training programs does not convey or imply that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs directly or indirectly endorses any product or service provided, or to be provided, by the commercial entity, its successors, assignees, or licensees. Furthermore, the Department of Veterans Affairs does not warrant any services that may be provided by the commercial organizations listed.

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