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Registration Open - StraightTalk StraightAnswers Episode 6



U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)

StraightTalk StraightAnswers Episode 6


Date: April 27, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET

Format: Virtual

Hosted By: VA OSDBU

Click the Link Below to Register:

https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/weblink/register/r32b15cdb390759483867fa20d195e1d4 

Join the Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) for Episode 6 of StraightTalk StraightAnswers, a podcast‑style training series created for Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), and small business owners seeking clear, jargon‑free insight into Federal procurement.

This episode features Mr. Jeffrey Bishop, Acting Associate Executive Director of the VA Technology Acquisition Center (TAC). Topics to be discussed include TAC's priorities, winning strategies, and early engagement.

What You Will Gain

  • Understanding the TAC
  • Vets First and what it means in practice
  • How to engage early and influence opportunities
  • Where future IT demand is headed
  • Common proposal mistakes and how to avoid them
  • Using forecasts and data to compete smarter
  • A live Q&A opportunity for participants

Who Should Attend

  • VOSBs and SDVOSBs
  • Small businesses seeking to enter or expand in Federal contracting
  • Firms interested in enhancing their acquisition readiness

Take advantage of this opportunity to hear directly from a VA acquistion leader and strengthen your approach to pursuing VA TAC procurement opportunities.

For more information, please contact the Direct Access Program Planning Support Team

Email: directaccess@va.gov

Phone: (202) 461‑4694

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (ET)


Location

Contact Us

Monday - Friday, 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Eastern)
+1 202-461-4694
DirectAccess@va.gov
Please note: Content on this Web page is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal advice or to be a comprehensive statement or analysis of application statures, regulations, and case law governing this topic. Rather, it's a plain language summary. If you are seeking claims assistance, your local VA regional office, a VA-recognized Veterans Service Organization, or a VA-accredited attorney or agent can help.