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Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization

 

Direct Access Program

DIRECT ACCESS PROGRAM

Unique opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses to build partnerships, maximize networking, and gain access to Procurement Decision Makers through Direct Access Events.

OVERVIEW

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) plays a large role in ensuring that programs, services, and support resources reach the Veteran small business community.

Direct Access Program (DAP) offers unique opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) to build partnerships, maximize networking, and gain access to Procurement Decision Makers (PDMs) through structured, screened, and periodic events. Examples of activities which may occur at a DAP event include Business Opportunity Sessions (BOS), Networking Roundtables (NRT) and education sessions.  Learn more about the Direct Access Program and view the schedule of upcoming DAP events

DAP Events

Learn more about the Direct Access Program and view the schedule of upcoming DAP events.

Upcoming DAP Events

OSDBU Events Calendar

Attend outreach events, conferences, workshops, and training sessions.

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Doing Business with VA

Access resources and tools to navigate the VA contracting and procurement process.

Doing Business with VA

Small Business Liaisons

Contact a Small Business Liaison for information about doing business with VA.

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Procurement Ready

Procurement ready assures small businesses are positioned to compete for and win business with VA and other federal agencies.

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    810 Vermont Avenue, NW
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    OSDBU Call Center:
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    Email: vetbiz@va.gov
    Hours: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. (Eastern)
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