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January 2025 Forecast of Business Opportunity Engagements

The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) plays a crucial role in ensuring that programs, services, and support resources effectively reach and benefit 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.


In Collaboration With: 


Verizon | 2-Part Virtual Series    

Verizon works with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and partners to help achieve the VA’s mission and commitment to healthcare. The Verizon network enables advanced clinical capabilities, with a sharpened focus on accelerating product development in fast-growing markets. Verizon has created Innovation Centers that work with product and software developers to embed network capabilities in a new generation of healthcare solutions.

 


Microsoft Public Sector | 2-Part Virtual Series   

Microsoft, sees not only the value that small businesses bring to our company; we also see how small businesses promote continued innovation and growth of our economy. We are committed to working with small business suppliers to help you increase the scope of your company and become a trusted partner with us. The Microsoft Small Business Program is a US-based, Microsoft Federal business unit only, initiative that focuses on supporting Microsoft’s commitment to partner with small business suppliers. Having a range of supplier sizes in our ecosystem allows us to quickly scale to meet business needs while supporting our pledge to continually seek year-over-year (YoY) growth with small businesses.

 

 


  • Engage with Procurement Decision Makers (PDMs) and organization representatives from commercial firms 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.

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.


Check back regularly for added opportunities.

When registrations open, go to VA OSDBU EVENTS for event information.


For more information, please contact the Direct Access Program

 directaccess@va.gov or 202 461 4694.


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Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (eastern)
+1 202-461-4694
DirectAccess@va.gov
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