R499--Small Business Event | Grainger Private Sector Office Virtual Business Opportunity Session | Cisco Webex Feb 19

SOL #: 36U10126Q0011Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

OFFICE OF SMALL & DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS UTILIZATION (OSDBU) (36U101)

WASHINGTON, DC, 20548, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710)

PSC

Other Professional Services (R499)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c557232d58ba4d00acfbcb25752c83f9/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 30, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 18, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 18, 2026, 5:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), in partnership with Grainger Federal Sales, is hosting a virtual Small Business Event on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EST. This informational session, titled "Introducing Strategic Alliances and Federal Resale Program," is a Sources Sought notice for planning purposes, not a solicitation.

Purpose & Scope

This event aims to introduce potential small business partners to Grainger's Federal Reseller contacts and resources. Participants will learn about:

Connecting with Grainger's Federal Reseller contacts and strategic alliances.
Understanding how Grainger's solutions support Veterans First Contracting goals.
Discovering opportunities for teaming, subcontracting, and networking.

The session will provide an outline of a business opportunity and related details.

Target Audience

This event is relevant for small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), particularly those aligned with NAICS codes such as:

423710: Hardware Merchant Wholesalers
423830: Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
423840: Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Multiple NAICS codes pertain to this opportunity, and additional amendments may be issued to target other related codes.

Event Details & Registration

Date & Time: Thursday, February 19, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST
Platform: Cisco Webex (Virtual)
Registration Deadline: February 18, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
Registration Link: Visit https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events and click the link for "REGISTRATION OPEN - Grainger Federal Sales Program Virtual Business Opportunity Session: Introducing Strategic Alliances and Federal Resale Program."