1. PURPOSE: This amendment is being issued to reference an additional industry NAICS code that is closely associated with the specific communities of interest (COI), as a means of overcoming a functio... 1. PURPOSE: This amendment is being issued to reference an additional industry NAICS code that is closely associated with the specific communities of interest (COI), as a means of overcoming a functional limitation of SAM.gov, and maximize the reach of this announcement. All other information remains unchanged by this amendment.

The VA’s 2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) is a flagship event for Veteran-owned and other small businesses pursuing federal contracting opportunities. It will be held December 8, 2026, 8:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M. EST and December 9, 2026, 8:00 A.M.–3:00 P.M. EST in Cleveland, Ohio at the Huntington Convention Center. The agenda emphasizes arriving prepared, connecting with Procurement Decision Makers, and demonstrating measurable operational and Veteran-impacting value. Registration is available through the VA VetBiz portal at https://portal.vetbiz.va.gov/nvsbe/2026/. This notice is for information and planning only, is not a solicitation, and will not consider unsolicited proposals or other offers.

The VA will host the 2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) on December 8, 2026, 8:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M. EST and December 9, 2026, 8:00 A.M.–3:00 P.M. EST at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. This flagship event connects Veteran-owned and other small businesses with Federal contracting opportunities and Procurement Decision Makers. Participants should arrive prepared to engage on real challenges and demonstrate measurable operational and Veteran-impacting value. Registration is available through the VA’s NVSBE portal. Multiple NAICS codes apply, and this notice is solely for information and planning purposes—it is not a solicitation, and unsolicited proposals or offers will not be considered.