Defense Logistics Agency In-Person Veteran-Owned Small Business Training and Matchmaking Event

May 19-20,2026

In Person

Washington-DC

Free Event

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.

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.

Register here: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/weblink/register/rc5c4b89e803a6b6c47f8e1a5a1eb62cd

WASHINGTON, DC (Location received upon registration approval)

May 19-20

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

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

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

Here’s what you can expect:

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 will close May 13.

Please email any questions or feedback about this event to DirectAccess@va.gov.