Oregon APEX Accelerator

Veterans Affairs (VA) Industry Day

How to Do Business with Veterans Affairs (VA)

Date: February 25, 2026, 9:00-10:30AM MST

Location: Virtual Webinar

Are you a business interested in working with the Department of Veterans Affairs?

Join us for an informative webinar to learn about the business opportunities and processes at the Veterans Affairs (VA). The mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs is one of service to more than 27 million Veterans who have so unselfishly served their country. To accomplish this mission, VA acquires products and industry services through a nationwide system of hospitals, clinics, Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN), data processing centers, and National Cemeteries which require a broad spectrum of goods and services. VA purchases these goods and services on a national, regional, and local level.

This event is for small businesses, Veteran-owned small businesses, contractors, and suppliers looking to partner with the VA.

Key Talking Points:

  • How to Engage with the VA: Learn the different ways to partner with the VA, from research collaborations to supplying goods and services.
  • Doing Business with the VA: Understand the structure of the VA's procurement.
  • Business Goals: Discover the VA's commitment to providing significant opportunities to a diverse range of small businesses, veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.
  • What Does the VA Buy: Get a comprehensive overview of the wide variety of goods and services the VA procures to support its mission and facilities.
    • Commodities: Office and supplies, industrial supplies, tools, and more.
    • Services: Employment services, technical services, engineering, facility support, and maintenance.
    • Construction: Opportunities for new facilities and system upgrades.
  • Where to Find Opportunities: Learn about the official sources for finding VA solicitations.
  • Responding to a Solicitation: Get tips on how to effectively prepare and submit a bid.
  • Evaluation and Selection Process: Gain insight into how VA’s acquisition team evaluates proposals and selects suppliers.

If your are interested, please email your request for attendance to info@gcap.org