VHA environmental programs service (EPS) | electronic pest management field guide application

The Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Acquisition Center is conducting market research for the acquisition of a web-based pest management resource and electronic Field Guide application to support the Veterans Health Administration's Integrated Pest Management Program (IPMP) across VA facilities. This pre-solicitation notice (36C10X26Q0028) seeks capability statements from qualified contractors who can deliver comprehensive pest management training, technical support, and educational resources for VA health care facilities and employees. Key requirements include an annual-licensed electronic Field Guide application supporting 3,000 devices with pest identification capabilities, high-resolution imaging, consultation access to professional entomologists, and customizable pest libraries, along with unlimited online training, VA-specific community platforms, and help desk support. The VA has not disclosed specific evaluation criteria in this sources sought announcement, as this is a market research phase intended to inform the government's acquisition strategy rather than evaluate proposals for award. Interested parties must submit a 10-page capability statement in Microsoft Word format by January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time to Angela Ayers and Jennifer Benisek, with the solicitation number included in the email subject line.

This is a non-set-aside procurement classified under NAICS code 611710 (Educational Support Services) and PSC U005 (Education/Training). No incumbent contractor or current award value has been identified in this sources sought announcement. The notice explicitly states this is for market research purposes only and that no contract will be awarded from this announcement, nor will any reimbursement be made for costs associated with submitting information. The solution must be capable of supporting 3,000 devices across the VA enterprise and must include comprehensive training and resource modules for pest management professionals at the National Program Office and individual VA facilities. The government's intent is to use responses to determine qualified potential contractors, conduct preliminary planning, evaluate possible small business set-asides, and select the appropriate acquisition method for the full solicitation that is expected to follow this market research phase.