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EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION CLOSED - Essential Principles of Integrated Pest Management


Space still available !  

Registration will close COB, May 24, 2024 


EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION 

    Essential Principles of Integrated Pest Management

(IPM)

Training Conference   

Registration is open for companies to be selected to exhibit at the IPM conference  


Date: June 25, 2024

Location:  Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston - Harbor 1

                      100 Ferry Wharf Rd. 

                      Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

The Veterans Health Administration has an opportunity for Pest Management products or services vendors to exhibit their offerings during the annual Integrated Pest Management (IPM) training in Charleston, SC on June 25.

This event provides an opportunity for federal staff to interact and learn about products and services that can help support IPM in VA medical facilities.

If you would like to showcase your products or services at the upcoming live event, please submit your registration. 

The VA will carefully evaluate all submissions and select the top vendors who meet the necessary business criteria. 


Target audience: 

  • Pesticide/biocide manufacturer
  • Pesticide/biocide distributor
  • Pest management service provider
  • Pest management equipment/device manufacturer
  • Pest management equipment/device distributor

 NAICS 

 Description 

 32532 

 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing

 325320

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing

 325998

All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing

 32599

 All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing

 424690

 Pesticides (except agricultural) merchant wholesalers

 424910

 Lawn care supplies (e.g., chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides) merchant   wholesalers

 561710

 Exterminating and Pest Control Services  

 926140

 Pest control programs, agriculture, government



  • A DS Logon, LOGIN.gov, or ID.me account is required to enter the VetBiz portal to begin the registration process.
  • Completing registration does not guarantee selection to participate.
  • Selections are at the sole discretion of the VA IPM team.  
  • You must fully complete your registration profile, upload your capabilities statement, and click “Submit” to be considered for selection.  
  • Companies will receive final exhibit and logistic details upon notification of selection.       
  • Selected companies will be notified the week of  May 28, 2024. 

Planning Considerations: 

  • There is no registration fee for selected vendors to participate.
  • Companies shall NOT make travel arrangements until selected to exhibit and notified by the Direct Access Program.
  • Exhibitors will not be allowed to attend any training sessions or general sessions. 
  • Food and refreshments will not be provided. 
  • One designated table-top display per firm.  

 

 About Healthcare Environment and Facilities Programs (HEFP)

 The VHA Office of Healthcare Environment and Facilities Programs (HEFP) - Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program  provides effective and innovative leadership, guidance, oversight, professional development, and solutions that continually improves the health care environment. 


For information related to the IPM conference, please contact Mr. Tony Hughes, Management & Program Analyst - VHA Healthcare Environment and Facilities Programs (HEFP)

Email: tony.hughes@va.gov 



 

Event Agenda

Location

100 Ferry Wharf Road
Mount Pleasant, SC

Contact Us

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