R499--Small Business Event | Grainger Private Sector Office Virtual Business Opportunity Session | Cisco Webex Feb 19 | Amendment 3

Amendment / Modification

This amendment is issued to promote event registration to accommodate availability. All other information remains unchanged by this amendment.

Not specified, but the primary purpose is to facilitate event registration.

No impact on proposal deadlines or requirements is indicated, as this amendment pertains to an event.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment is issued to reference an additional industry NAICS code (423840) that is closely associated with the specific communities of interest (COI). This is intended to overcome a functional limitation of SAM.gov and maximize the reach of the announcement.

• NAICS Code: 423840 has been added.

All other information in the original solicitation remains unchanged. This amendment does not appear to modify proposal deadlines or submission requirements, but it expands the potential bidder pool by including an additional relevant NAICS code.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment is issued to reference an additional industry NAICS code that is closely associated with the specific communities of interest (COI). This is intended to overcome a functional limitation of SAM.gov and maximize the reach of the announcement.

• NAICS Code

All other information in the original solicitation remains unchanged by this amendment.

Other / Unclassified

This document announces a virtual business opportunity session hosted by Grainger Federal Sales in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). The session, titled "Introducing Strategic Alliances and Federal Resale Program," aims to introduce potential small business partners to Grainger's Federal Reseller contacts and resources.

This event is relevant for small businesses interested in collaborating with Grainger Federal Sales, particularly those aligned with the following NAICS codes:

• 423710: Hardware Merchant Wholesalers
• 423830: Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
• 423840: Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

The session will cover:

• 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.

It also highlights federal socio-economic classifications, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), and encourages participation from all small business classifications. Interested parties can register for the virtual session on February 19, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM ET, via the provided link. For further information, contact the Direct Access Program Planning Support Team.

Other / Unclassified

This document announces a virtual business opportunity session hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Direct Access Program (DAP) in partnership with Grainger. The session, titled "Grainger Private Sector Office Virtual Business Opportunity Session," will take place on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EST via Cisco Webex.

This event is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Participants will receive an outline of a business opportunity and related details. Interested parties are instructed to register for the "Grainger Federal Sales Program Virtual Business Opportunity Session: Introducing Strategic Alliances and Federal Resale Program" by visiting https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events and clicking the provided registration link. Multiple NAICS codes may apply, and additional amendments might be issued. This notice is not an offer and will not be considered for unsolicited proposals.