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VA Direct Access Program - Veterans Benefits Administration - Security Equipment Repair/Installation and Office Furniture - Virtual Business Opportunity Session


VA Direct Access Program – Veterans Benefits Administration - Security Equipment Repair/Installation and Office Furniture - Virtual Business Opportunity Session  


Date: October 20, 2021

Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET

Virtual Format: Powered by Cisco Webex, audio and video-enabled

 

Virtual session recording
To access the session recording, click the link below

The access password is: UmUSFG@3

Recording Link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/lsr.php?RCID=219ba24d270a312f39c2129bb1a00019

Session Presentation: Presentation - VBA Sec-Furn VBOS-Oct202021-FINAL.pdf

 

Company Opportunities 

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), in collaboration with the Direct Access Program, will host a virtual business opportunity session. 

Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) is seeking small businesses to prime and subcontract to clients.  Small businesses with operations related to the following business sectors, NAICS codes, capabilities, agencies, contract vehicles and socio-economic classifications as outlined below, should consider participating in this event.  

The desired outcomes for this event will be for VBA to provide a program overview, a forecast of business development opportunities and what the organization seeks in its relationships with small businesses.

 

 

By participating in this event, attendees will receive:

By attending this event a participant should expect: 

•       An overview of projects for VBA Facilities for the near term

•       An opportunity to ask questions

•       An opportunity to meet with Facilities Program Office personnel

•       An opportunity to meet with Facilities Acquisition personnel

•       An opportunity to network with other business to establish business
          synergies

 

Business Sectors

VBA is interested in companies with operations related to the following business sectors.

• Federal Health

• Civil Government

• Commercial

 

Applicable NAICS

VBA is interested in companies with operations related to the following NAICS.

 

NAICS         Description

561621        Security Equipment Repair and Installation

337214        Office Furniture

337215        Office Furniture

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capabilities

VBA is interested in companies with the following capabilities. 

• Furniture Removal 

• Furniture Disposal (IAW GSA Disposal Guidelines)

• Furniture Warranty support (repair and replacement)

• Furniture Design and Installation

• Security Equipment Disposal

• Security Equipment Repair and Warranty Work

• Security A/V system design, repair, installation, and disposal


 Federal Socio-Economic Classifications

VBA is seeking small businesses associated with the following socioeconomic statuses.  

• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

• Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)

• 8(a)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

• Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

• Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones)

 

State & Local/Higher Education Socio-Economic Classifications Sought

VBA is seeking small businesses associated with the following statuses.  

• SBE - Small Business Enterprise

• DBE - Disadvantage Business Enterprise

• SDBE - Small Disadvantage Business Enterprise

• MBE - Minority Business Enterprise

• WBE - Women Business Enterprise

• MWBE - Minority - Woman Business Enterprise

• GLBT - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender

 

If you have questions about the virtual event, please contact the Direct Access Program by e-mail at directaccess@va.gov or by phone at 202-461-4694.

About Program Office 

The Veterans Benefits Administration’s (VBA) mission is to serve as a leading advocate for Servicemembers, Veterans, their families, and Survivors, delivering with excellence Veteran-centered and personalized benefits and services that honor their service, assist in their readjustment, enhance their lives, and engender their full trust. VBA strives to provide excellent customer service to ensure Veterans receive prompt and accurate answers to their questions and are always treated with kindness and respect.  

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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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