Enterprise: DLA and Veterans Affairs Veteran Owned Small Business Training and Matchmaking Event
Start Date/Time:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
End Date/Time:
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Recurring Event:
One time event
Importance:
Normal Priority
Description:

Calling all domestic manufacturers! DLA and the Department of Veterans Affairs are teaming up to bring you an exclusive two-day training and matchmaking event May 19-20, with a cap of 80 seats per day. Registration closes afternoon May 13.

Hereโ€™s what you can expect:

๐Ÿ’ผ Deep-dive workshops on DLA business lines (DLA Troop Support, DLA Energy, DLA Weapons Support & more) with a veteran-owned focus.

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic matchmaking sessions to pair your business with right DLA supply chains.

Don't miss this chance to expand your network, enhance your contracting skills, and support the warfighter!

Event Details:

๐Ÿ“… May 19-20 at 8am EST

๐Ÿ“ WASHINGTON DC (Location received upon registration approval)

๐Ÿ”— Register here: https://vetbiz.va.gov/events/event-detail/?id=4b40478d-3e4a-f111-88b4-001dd800c744

Led by DLA Office of Small Business Programs Executive Director Daniele Kurze and VA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Executive Director Chanel Bankston-Carter, this joint initiative is designed to connect veteran-owned small businesses directly into the DLA opportunity ecosystem through targeted matchmaking and NAICS focuses.

The following product and manufacturing NAICS will be the focus of the two-day training: 336413, 336412, 334511, 332722, 336411, 334419, 336419, 334511, 332510, 332994, 336390, 332911, 332996, 334417, 333996, 335910, 333415, 333241, 332215, 325412, 334515, 334519, 314999, 315990, 315120, 339910, 332911, 335311, 324110, 221310, 221122, 221112.

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Owned by Jakia Velazquez On Friday, May 8, 2026