ContractSources SoughtTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

7A20--New Action: WALSH SOFTWARE LICENSE (VA-26-00047463)

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS• 36C10B26Q0349

Response Deadline

Apr 22, 2026

Deadline passed

Days Remaining

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Set-Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Notice Type

Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Technology Acquisition Center NJ on behalf of the Environmental Management Service at Bay Pines, is seeking information on Walsh Software Licenses and Services to keep the existing Walsh QA Inspection Platform operating without interruption. The work covers continued licensing and support for the platform used across Bay Pines and Cape Coral, including customizable checklists, account management, web portal follow-ups, dashboards, reporting tools, additional checklists, inspector and operator user licenses, and integration with UltraSnap ATP swabs and ATP handheld analyzers. The draft requirement also calls for Section 508 software accessibility compliance, sustainable product and service considerations, and VA technical and security alignment, including Zero Trust, SSN reduction, IPv6, and TIC initiatives; the planned period of performance is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with one 12-month option period. This is a sources sought/RFI response due by 10:00 AM EST on April 22, 2026, submitted to Ana.Subashi@va.gov, and responses are limited to no more than 6 pages.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

541519

Other Computer Related Services

PSC Code

7A20

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)

Solicitation Documents

2 Files

DRAFT - Product Description - Walsh.docx

Word•75 KB•Apr 15, 2026

AI Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Environmental Management Service (EMS) in Bay Pines requires continued procurement of Walsh Software Licenses and Services for its QA Inspection Platform. This sole-source acquisition ensures uninterrupted functionality of the existing quality assurance and environmental inspection system, deployed in 2019 across Bay Pines and Cape Coral facilities. The platform supports four critical EMS section programs with customizable checklists, accounts, web portal follow-ups, dashboards, and reports, along with additional checklists, inspector licenses, and operator user licenses. It integrates with UltraSnap ATP swabs and ATP handheld analyzers for cleanliness data. The contractor is the only source for brand-specific licensing, system extensions, ATP integrations, and recurring on-site training. The period of performance is July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with one 12-month option period. The procurement also mandates compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards (specifically software requirements), sustainable product and service guidelines, and VA technical and security requirements including Zero Trust, SSN reduction, IPv6, and Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) initiatives. Electronic delivery of licenses is required.

36C10B26Q0349.docx

Word•28 KB•Apr 15, 2026

AI Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Walsh Software Licenses and Services, specifically the Walsh QA Inspection Platform. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to identify qualified vendors capable of ensuring the uninterrupted functionality of the existing quality assurance and environmental inspection system used by the Environmental Management Service (EMS) at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System. The platform, initially deployed in 2019, supports four critical EMS programs with customizable checklists, account management, web portal follow-ups, dashboards, and reporting tools, including 14 additional checklists, 48 inspector licenses, and 110 operator user licenses. The VA is requesting company information and a brief summary of the technical approach, including previous VA contracts, recommendations for contract vehicles, and feedback on the draft Product Description. Responses are due by April 22, 2026, and will be used for information and planning purposes only, not constituting a solicitation.