VHA ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS SERVICE (EPS) | ELECTRONIC PEST MANAGEMENT FIELD GUIDE APPLICATION
ID: 36C10X26Q0028Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSAC FREDERICK (36C10X)FREDERICK, MD, 21703, USA

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TUITION/REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP FEES (U005)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0ab1c40026dd44dbb7d9bb698351ab6a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified contractors to provide a web-based pest management resource, including training and an electronic Pest Management Field Guide application, for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) enterprise. The objective is to enhance the Integrated Pest Management Program (IPMP) by offering comprehensive educational resources and technical support to ensure a safe and pest-free environment for Veterans, their families, and staff across VA facilities. This initiative is critical as the VA currently lacks the internal resources and expertise to effectively manage pest control, necessitating the development of VHA-specific training courses and a robust support system. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by January 9, 2026, at 15:00 Eastern Time, with responses limited to 10 pages, and can direct inquiries to Angela Ayers at Angela.Ayers@va.gov or Jennifer Benisek at Jennifer.Benisek@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Angela Ayers
    Angela.Ayers@va.gov
    Jennifer Benisek
    Jennifer.Benisek@va.gov
    Files
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    36C10X26Q0028_Sources Sought_20251222.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Strategic Acquisition Center – Frederick has issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C10X26Q0028) for an Electronic Pest Management Field Guide Application. This notice is solely for market research, not a solicitation for proposals, to identify qualified contractors and inform future acquisition planning, including potential set-asides. The VA seeks capability statements from interested parties, both small and large organizations, by January 9, 2026, at 15:00 Eastern Time. Responses, limited to 10 pages, should be submitted via email and include contractor information, business type, relevant experience, existing contracting vehicles, and any additional pertinent information. The requirement details are provided in an attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
    P09 PWS Rev.1 - Draft.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Environmental Programs Service (EPS) requires a contractor to provide a web-based pest management resource, including training and an electronic Pest Management Field Guide application, for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) enterprise. This service is crucial for maintaining a safe and pest-free environment for Veterans, their families, and staff, as the VA lacks internal resources and expertise. The scope of work involves providing comprehensive membership coverage and service training for VA medical facilities, granting access to entomologists, subject matter experts, a VA-branded community site, online training, and an electronic field guide for 3,000 devices. The contractor must also develop VHA-specific training courses, establish a Help Desk, and comply with all federal records management, information security, and privacy requirements, including mandatory training for handling sensitive VA information. Subcontractors are also bound by these requirements.
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