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.

Here’s what you can expect:

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

🎯 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:

📅 May 19-20 at 8am EST

📍 WASHINGTON DC (Location received upon registration approval)

🔗 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