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Registration Open – StraightTalk StraightAnswers: Episode 5



U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)

StraightTalk StraightAnswers:

Federal Procurement Insights with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

Training & Engagement Webinar

Date: April 7, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Format: Hybrid (limited in‑person participation available)

Hosted By: VA OSDBU

Click the Link Below to Register:

https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/webappng/sites/veteransaffairs/meeting/register/a6902e7854784afb9146377c61d427d9

Join the Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) for Episode 5 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. Allen Gutierrez, Director of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Participants will gain a practical understanding of how DOT is procuring goods and services in FY2026, the competencies DOT looks for in successful vendors, and how to navigate today’s acquisition environment.

Discussion topics include DOT’s procurement pathways, what it means to be procurement‑ready, the value of early engagement, and how effective market research strengthens competitive positioning.

In‑person participation is limited to 50 attendees in Washington, DC. Secure your seat today and join this important conversation.

What You Will Gain

• Insight into DOT’s FY2026 procurement priorities

• An understanding of the competencies DOT seeks from vendors

• Practical guidance on navigating the current acquisition environment

• Strategies for early engagement and market research

• A live Q&A opportunity for both in‑person and virtual 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 Federal OSDBU leader and strengthen your approach to pursuing DOT procurement opportunities.

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

Email: directaccess@va.gov

Phone: (202) 461‑4694

Monday – Friday, 7:00 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.