1. VA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) VA Staff Roles and Responsibilities National Veterans Small Business Conference 6-8 August, 2013 1

2. VA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) Definition: Secretary, Chief of Staff, Under Secretaries, Assistant Secretaries, Deputy Under Secretaries. Expectations: (NOTE: Executive engagement will be individually determined based on Executive availability, staff participation, and interests) Participate in Executive Leader Roundtable Visit Breakout Sessions hosted by their staff Visit the Expo Hall Present Awards at the VA Award Ceremony Conference schedule to be determined individually based upon availability Complete a profile in the VetGovPartner (VGP) database Utilize the Poken device to exchange contact information with small business and corporate owners. 2 Executive Leaders

3. VA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) Definition: VHA Network Directors Expectations: Arrive onsite no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, August 5, 2013 to register. Depart no earlier than 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2013 Present a “Network Exchange” session including: how to do business with their VISN, VAMC procurements, and local procurements Host tables during “Dining with Decision Makers” plenary sessions Visit the Expo Hall Conduct a Senior Leader Roundtable to hear feedback from VOSB Be available for Media interviews, as directed Engage with Distinguished Guests Attend NVSBC receptions to engage with VOSB and SDVOSBs in an informal setting Complete a profile in the VetGovPartner (VGP) database Utilize the Poken device to exchange contact information with small business and corporate owners 3 VISN Directors (Senior Leaders)

4. VA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) Definition: SES level program or acquisition managers (people who oversee procurement decisions, policy, and programs) Expectations: Arrive onsite no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, August 5, 2013 to register. Depart no earlier than 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2013 Conduct Training/Breakout Sessions, as appropriate Host a Senior Leader Roundtable to solicit feedback from VOSB and SDVOSB attendees Host tables during “Dining with Decision Makers” plenary sessions Attend conference receptions and visit the Expo Hall to engage with small business owners and corporate organizations Be available for Media interviews, as directed Engage with Distinguished Guests Participate in special receptions as required Conduct follow-up meetings with at least 3 VOSB businesses from the NVSBC Complete a profile in the VetGovPartner (VGP) database Utilize the Poken device to exchange contact information with small business and corporate owners 4 VA Senior Leaders

5. VA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) Definition: Program Managers, Contracting Officials, Acquisition Managers, (people who determine what, how, and when VA procures goods and services Expectations: Arrive onsite no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 5, 2013 to register and receive information and instructions. Depart no earlier than 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2013 Present at Business Requirement Sessions Host tables at the “Dining with Decision Makers” plenary sessions Host 5 - 7 Networking Roundtables, depending on VOSB and industry Visit a minimum of 20 booths in the Expo Hall and engage with small businesses and corporate organizations Attend NVSBC receptions to engage with VOSBs and SDVOSBs in an informal setting Participate in special receptions as required Conduct follow-up meetings with at least 3 VOSB businesses from the NVSBC Complete a profile in the VetGovPartner (VGP) database Utilize the Poken device to exchange contact information with small business and corporate owners 5 Procurement Decision Makers (PDMs)

6. VA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) Definition: VA staff in SB positions or who have small business support or liaison responsibilities Expectations : Arrive onsite no later than 5:00 p.m., Sunday, August 4, 2013 to register, and participate in SBL training and conference preparation. Depart no earlier than 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 9, 2013 Provide updates with VOSBs that they have engaged in the past two years and send updates to OSDBU by June 17, 2013 Send invitations to VOSBs in their network by June 17, 2013 Moderate Business Requirement Sessions with PDMs from their organization Moderate Networking Roundtable sessions Facilitate and coordinate the upload of VetGovPartner (VGP) information by PDMs and Senior Leaders in their organization Participate in the “Dining with Decision Makers” plenary sessions Attend NVSBC receptions to engage with VOSB and SDVOSBs in an informal setting Visit a minimum of 20 booths in the Expo Hall and engage with small businesses and corporate organizations Support the conference operation center as needed Monitor the training sessions to include VGP support Complete a profile in the VGP database Utilize the Poken device to exchange contact information with small business and corporate owners 6 Small Business Liaisons (SBLs)