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Event Detail

National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Grounds Maintenance and Construction Virtual Business Opportunity Session

REGISTRATION OPEN
 

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Direct Access Program

and

National Cemetery Administration (NCA) 
Grounds Maintenance and Construction

Virtual Information Session

 

 

Date:  Thursday, July 7, 2022

Time:  1:30 PM – 2:30 PM ET

Virtual Format:  Powered by Cisco Webex

 

 

To register for this virtual session, go to:  

https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/onstage/g.php?MTID=e6aa9aaf1690805e901676f92e8d6d4f5

 
Agenda

  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Presentation
  • Question and Answer
  • Conclusion


Company Opportunities

The National Cemetery Administration (NCA), in collaboration with the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), Direct Access Program (DAP), will host a virtual information session.  This event is intended to identify prospective Veteran-Owned small business partners for potential procurement or strategic partnership opportunities.

 

By attending this event, attendees will receive information about:

 

  • Mutual beneficial contracting arrangement and strategies to provide agency-wide Grounds Maintenance and Construction opportunities.

 

  • Gathering input on a wide range of options to ensure an enduring supply of Grounds Maintenance Services to meet long-term needs of the agency.

 

  • Seeking input on contracting mechanisms that could be considered in planning future requirements and developing acquisition alternatives.

 

 

Business Sectors

NCA is interested in Veteran-Owned companies with operations related to the following business sectors:

 

  • Specialized Industrial Construction
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Landscaping
  • Specialty Trade Contracting

 

Applicable NAICS

NCA is interested in Veteran-Owned small businesses related to the following NAICS:

NAICS         Description

561730        Landscaping Services

237990        Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

238110        Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors

238120        Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors

327991        Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing

238140        Masonry Contractors

238390        Other Building Equipment Contractors

238910        Site Preparation Contractors

238990        All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

236220        Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

327390        Other Concrete Product Manufacturing

561612        Security Guards and Patrol Services

561720        Janitorial Services

221310        Water Supply and Irrigation Services

561210        Facility Support Services

238190        Other foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors

237110        Water and Sewer line and other related structures construction


  

Desired Federal Socio-Economic Classifications

NCA is seeking Veteran-Owned small businesses associated with the following socioeconomic statuses:

 

  • Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
  • Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
  • Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

 

 

About the Program Office

The United States (U.S.) Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA) honors Veterans and their families with final resting places in national shrines and lasting tributes that commemorate their service and sacrifice to our Nation.

 

 

If you have questions about the virtual event, please contact the Direct Access Program by email at directaccess@va.gov or by phone at 
202-461-4694.

 

 

Location

Contact Us

Monday – Friday: 9:00AM – 5:30PM MST
+1 202-461-4694
directaccess@va.gov
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