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REGISTRATION CLOSED - Office of Construction & Facilities Management (CFM) Women-Owned Small Business Virtual Industry Day 2024

Women-Owned Small Business

Virtual Industry Day

Hosted by: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (CFM)

AND

THE OFFICE OF SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS UTILIZATION (OSDBU)

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Event Date: March 20, 2024

Event Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)

CFM WOSB Finalized Presentation Part I (3_20_2024).pdf

CFM WOSB Finalized Presentation Part II (3_20_2024).pdf

Recordings:

CFM WOSB Industry Day 2024 Recording Part I

Password: bU3HN3A*

CFM WOSB Industry Day 2024 Recording Part II

Password: xTchqw2@

The virtual industry day will highlight opportunities for Women-Owned Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and other small and disadvantaged businesses that seek to do business with CFM. Participants will learn about CFM’s mission and priorities, and understand the requirements, best practices, and expectations of doing business with the organization. Attendees will also have an opportunity to attend networking break-out sessions with CFM acquisition leaders.

Agenda

Panel Discussion:

SBA Resource
WVOSB CEO Perspectives, Walking in their boots - Barriers, Sustainment & Winning Inspirations

Business Opportunities:

US Army Corps of Engineers
Construction & Facilities Management

Access to Afternoon Networking Sessions

Women Doing Business with VA
Mentoring, Teaming, Bonding
Construction Opportunities
US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE)
Large Business / Subcontracting

The Office of Construction & Facilities Management (CFM) is responsible for the planning, design, and construction of all major construction projects greater than $20 million. In addition, CFM acquires real property for use by VA elements through the purchase of land and buildings, as well as long-term lease acquisitions. Through the construction and real property programs, CFM delivers to Veterans, high quality buildings, additions, large scale renovations, and structural enhancements. CFM also manages facility sustainability, seismic corrections, physical security, and historic preservation of VA’s facilities.

Applicable NAICS
236210	238910	541191
236220	238990	541310
237110	321114	541320
237130	322230	541330
237210	531110	541340
238110	531120	541350
238120	531130	541360
238140	531190	541370
238190	531210	561730
238350	531390	541990
238390	532412	624229

For more information, please contact the Direct Access Program Planning Support Team

directaccess@va.gov or 202 461 4694.

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