System updates may lag behind policy updates in SAM, which can still require representations based on clauses not in current solicitations. Examples include Affirmative Action Compliance and certain Offeror Representations. Contracting officers will not consider these outdated representations in award decisions or enforce them. Entities are not required to update SAM to remove these representations, nor are they able to do so.

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to solicit quotes for a small business set-aside contract for brand name Draeger blood pressure cuffs and EKG cables for the Pharmacy Department. Performance will be at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. The solicitation is anticipated to be posted on SAM.gov on or about August 13, 2026, and interested contractors will need to download it and any amendments themselves. The period of performance is a base year plus four option years, and all responsible sources may submit quotes.