System updates may lag policy updates, so SAM may still require representations based on provisions not included in agency solicitations. Examples include Affirmative Action Compliance and certain Offeror Representations and Certifications for commercial products and services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce them. Entities are not required, and are not able, to update their SAM registration to remove these representations.

This policy update clarifies that SAM system updates may lag behind agency policy updates, so SAM may still require entity representations that are no longer included in agency solicitations, such as 52.222-25 and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce those requirements. Entities are neither required nor able to update their SAM registration to remove these representations. No action is needed from entities regarding removal of these representations in SAM.

SAM system updates may lag policy updates, so the system may still require entities to complete representations based on provisions not included in agency solicitations, such as affirmative action compliance and certain offeror representations for commercial products and services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce those requirements. Entities are not required, and are not able, to update their SAM registration to remove these representations.

The Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina is conducting market research for a potential acquisition of Crucial Learning Getting Things Done training materials for 120 employees. This is a sources sought notice only, not a formal solicitation, and the government will not pay for information submitted. The anticipated requirement is brand-name, but vendors offering like items are encouraged to respond with attachments, information, and part numbers to show their items can meet or exceed the requirement. The applicable NAICS code is 611430, PSC is 6910, and the size standard is $11 million. Interested contractors should email a capability statement and company information, including SAM/CAGE/UEI, socioeconomic status, business size, and relevant federal contract vehicles.