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Registration Closed - United States Postal Service (USPS) Virtual Business Opportunity Session

Direct Access Program - Unites States Postal Service (USPS) Virtual Business Opportunity Session


 

Date:  April 30, 2024

Time:  1:30-2:30PM  

Virtual Format: Powered by Cisco WebEx


Webex meeting recording: United States Postal Service (USPS) Virtual Business Opportunity Session-20240430 1730-1

Password: YfCMZp8*

Recording link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/ldr.php?RCID=804213fbc8e31d24766cdcef6a39eba1


United States Postal Service (USPS) Presentation .pdf




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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Contact Us

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