Operation Parachute - Women Veteran-Owned Small Business Initiative Virtual Engagement Series
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)
Women Veteran-Owned Small Business Initiative (WVOSBI)
“OPERATION PARACHUTE (OP) PROGRAM”
6-Week Virtual Training Series
Delivering Opportunity - Elevating Success of Women Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Every Tuesday & Thursday | June 10 – July 24, 2025
Attendance is required for 3 out of 5 sessions to receive an invitation to the Week 6 Capstone Readiness Briefing.
Operation Parachute (OP) is a broader initiative led by VA OSDBU designed to support Women Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (WVOSBs) through training, networking, and direct access to procurement opportunities such as industry days and matchmaking events. This program aims to close long-standing access gaps and increase the utilization of Women-Owned Small Businesses across Federal procurement.
Each Operation Parachute engagement provides an opportunity for direct access to decision-makers, critical procurement intelligence, and strategic coaching. This ensures that WVOSB leaders are not only prepared for opportunity but positioned to lead.
WVOSB 6-Week Readiness Intensive – Standalone OP Event
By completing this 6-week program, participants will:
- Define and communicate their value clearly to government buyers.
- Develop a targeted capability statement for government audiences.
- Present a concise, integrated briefing that showcases their procurement readiness across identity, capability, strategy, and financial posture.
Training Session Descriptions + Registration Information
| Week 1 | June 10 & 12 | ||
| Session Title | Objective | Registration Link Dial-in Access |
| Articulate the Value Rite (AVR) | By the end of this session, participants will be able to articulate value propositions using AVR and UNCLE SAM. | Registration Link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com /weblink/ register/r58449471b0c5c96 ddf7c26c3d2cf4a3c Dial-in Access: 14043971596 USA Toll Number | Access code: 2827 615 3720 Week 1 attendees will receive WebEx access information to Thursday's Power Hour at the session's conclusion. |
| Week 2 | June 17 & 18 (WED) | ||
| Writing a Capability Statement Writing & Auditing DSBS/SAM Profiles | By the end of this session, participants will be able to develop a capability statement and align (DSBS)/SAM (Dynamic Small Business Search/System for Awards Management) with their core capabilities to market to the government. | Registration Link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com /weblink/ register/r6f9ff188c64c4abe96 f7f450dca944d9 Dial-in Access: 14043971596 USA Toll Number | Access code: 2823 461 7646 Week 2 attendees will receive WebEx access information to Wednesday's Power Hour at the session's conclusion |
| Week 3 | June 24 & 26 | ||
| Understanding Contract Vehicles & Market Research Tools | By the end of this session, participants will be able to identify target customers and align outreach strategies with the agency’s procurement needs, buying behavior, and engagement practices. | Registration Link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com /weblink/ register/r0467357847e638cece3514057 df786ce Dial-in Access: 14043971596 USA Toll Number | Access code: 2823 616 6561 Week 3 attendees will receive WebEx access information to Thursday's Power Hour at the session's conclusion. |
| Week 4 | July 8 & 10 | ||
| Do's and Don'ts of Proposals Mentor-Protégé & Teaming | Part 1: By the end of this session, participants will be able to build confidence in preparing a proposal. Part 2: Developing strategies for successful business partnerships. | Registration Link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com /weblink/ register/r8b058254c3ad7442 dcb1c5f3fafd7566 Dial-in Access: 14043971596 USA Toll Number | Access code: 2827 618 1220 Week 4 attendees will receive WebEx access information to Thursday's Power Hour at the session's conclusion. |
| Week 5 | July 15 & 17 | ||
| Understanding Key Financial Responsibility and Accounting Methods in Federal Contracting | Understand the importance of key financial statements and understand accounting methods relevant to demonstrating financial responsibility for Federal contracting. | Registration Link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com /weblink/ register/r2ee4eb5a0c54fd068 eac49e7f9cdce8b Dial-in Access: 14043971596 USA Toll Number | Access code: 2830 019 2019 Week 5 attendees will receive WebEx access information to Thursday's Power Hour at the session's conclusion. |
| Week 6 | July 22 & 24 Attendees will be scheduled based on community of interest and participation in the 5-week series. | ||
| Capstone Readiness Briefing: CEO Value Message | Individual Presentations: 5 Groups w/1 SBLs and PMs CEO message | Capability Alignment | Financial Readiness | Target Agency Outreach Plan | |
Tailored coaching, procurement-readiness resources, and strategic matchmaking to help you compete for contracts
in VA-priority sectors:
• Construction (e.g., NAICS 236220, 238220)
• Information Technology (IT) (e.g., NAICS 541512, 541519)
• Professional Services (e.g., NAICS 541611, 541618)
• Medical Supplies (e.g., NAICS 423450, 339112)
• Staffing (e.g., NAICS 561320, 621111)
📬 For registration information, contact the Direct Access Program Planning Support Team:
directaccess@va.gov or (202) 461-4694
For information about the Women Veteran-Owned Small Business Initiative:
Michelle “G-I” Gardner-Ince at osdbuwvosb@va.gov