U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
 Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)
 Direct Access Program (DAP)
 and
 Grainger Public Sector (Grainger) 

Virtual Business Opportunity Session
 

Small Business Partnership Event

Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM ET
Virtual Format: Powered by Cisco Webex
 
Session recording:  https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/ldr.php?RCID=b51110d0928297114918b95c5a8d76d4

Recording password: qHPdZq9?

Presentation: Grainger Public Sector Virtual Business Opportunity Session.pdf
 

Join us for an exciting virtual business opportunity session, hosted by Grainger, in collaboration with the VA Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization Direct Access Program (VA OSDBU Direct Access Program). This event will feature Grainger's Corporate Healthcare, Vendor Engagement, and Federal Reseller contacts and resources. Discover how you can partner with Grainger to support their authorized Federal Reseller Program. 

Be prepared to gain valuable insights and explore a wide array of resources that will empower your business to excel. Don't miss this chance to connect with industry leaders and learn how partnering with Grainger can elevate your business to new heights.

Applicable NAICS

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

 NAICS          Description
 423710         Hardware Merchant Wholesalers 

 423830         Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

 423840         Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
 

 Desired Federal Socioeconomic Classifications

• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
• Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
• All other small business classifications are invited.

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.

The Direct Access Program (DAP) is a specialized training program managed by OSDBU. The Program offers unique opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and other small businesses to build partnerships and maximize networking through structured events. DAP events are business opportunity sessions, one-on-one sessions, virtual demonstrations, or virtual information sessions.   

Direct Access Program Planning Support Team 

directaccess@va.gov or (202)461-4694.