This is a policy update regarding system lags in the System for Award Management (SAM). It clarifies that certain outdated representations, such as 52.222-25 and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, will not be considered by contracting officers in award decisions. Entities are not required or able to remove these representations from their SAM registration. No specific timelines, budget amounts, or performance locations are mentioned in this description. The update serves as guidance for entities maintaining their SAM registrations.

This is a policy update regarding system lags in the System for Award Management (SAM). It clarifies that certain outdated representations, such as Affirmative Action Compliance, will not be considered by contracting officers in award decisions. Entities are not required or able to remove these representations from their SAM registration. No specific timelines, budget amounts, or performance locations are mentioned in this description. The update serves as guidance for entities navigating current system limitations.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking maintenance service for the LYNX Panic Alarm System at the Hampton VA Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia. This opportunity is a Small Business Set-Aside, with the solicitation expected to be posted on SAM.gov around July 20, 2026. The contract covers a one-year base period for standard server maintenance service. The applicable NAICS code is 561621, with a small business size standard of $25.0 million. Interested parties must monitor SAM.gov for the solicitation and submit quotes by the anticipated closing date of July 24, 2026.