6515--NetApp HCI System

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the upgrade of the existing NetApp HCI virtual server infrastructure for medical and special purpose systems at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. The contractor will provide all necessary parts, labor, transportation, and access for a full-service contract to upgrade the system.

• Furnishing of specific NetApp HCI components, including servers, licenses, modules, SSDs, and power supplies as detailed in the "Description of Services" and "Item Information" sections.

• Technical Telephone Support (24/7/365).

• Onsite Technical Support (7:30 am - 4 pm PST).

• Access to generally released software updates.

• Provision of all OEM-manufactured parts required due to normal wear and tear or failure.

• All labor associated with equipment repair.

• Documentation of services performed, including date, summary of action, parts replaced, labor/travel hours, equipment serviced, and purchase order number.

• Contractor must have access to complete service manuals and software diagnostic keys.

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery is required within 90 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the provided sections.

• Offer Due Date: June 25, 2026, 12:00 PM PST (Los Angeles).

• Submission Method: Offers must be submitted via email to Anette.Doan@va.gov. Reference "RFQ 36C26226Q0907 NetApp" in the subject line. Files must be in PDF format and no larger than 10MB.

• Questions Deadline: June 19, 2026, 12:00 PM PST (Los Angeles). Submit questions via email to Anette.Doan@va.gov.

• Offer Validity: Quotes must be valid for at least 60 days.

• Evaluation: Offers will be evaluated using FAR Part 12 procedures, with a trade-off between price and technical acceptability. Technical acceptability will be determined by review against salient characteristics. The award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government.

• Required Documents: SF 1449 (completed blocks), Authorization Letter from OEM (dated no more than 90 days prior to submission deadline), and Price/Cost Schedule.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 513210

• Size Standard: $47 Million

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• Offerors must be an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller.

• Electronic signatures and dates are acceptable.

• No extra time will be given for offer submission.

• Government is not responsible for rejecting emails that exceed e-mail capacity.

• Telephone and fax responses will not be accepted.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a solicitation for the upgrade of the existing NetApp HCI virtual server infrastructure for medical and special purpose systems at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. The contractor will provide all necessary parts, labor, transportation, and access for a full-service upgrade and ongoing support.

• Upgrade of existing NetApp HCI virtual server infrastructure.

• Provision of specific hardware components (e.g., UCS M8 RACK MLB, UCS C220 M8 RACK servers, Intel I6530P CPUs, DDR5 DIMMs, power supplies, cables).

• Ongoing Support Services including 24/7/365 technical telephone support and 7:30 am - 4 pm PST onsite technical support.

• Access to software releases, updates, and generally released software updates.

• Provision of OEM-manufactured parts for wear, failure, or as deemed necessary.

• All labor associated with equipment repair.

• Response times: 2-hour telephone acknowledgment for service requests.

• Detailed reporting of services performed, including date, problem summary, parts replaced, labor hours, travel time, equipment details, and purchase order number.

• Contractor must possess necessary tools, diagnostic equipment, and manuals.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but a NAICS code (513210) and a size standard are provided.

• Delivery: 90 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Quotes must be submitted via email to ANETTE.DOAN@VA.GOV.

• Quotes must be valid for at least 60 days.

• All questions must be received by 12:00 PM PST on June 19, 2026.

• Offers (quotes) must be submitted no later than 12:00 PM PST on June 25, 2026.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-3 by reference. FAR 52.212-5 is attached.

• Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• The Place of Performance is the Department of Veterans Affairs, Tibor Rubin Medical Center, 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach CA 90822.

• Invoices are to be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network.

• Bidders are instructed to refer to the PDF for the full solicitation and clauses.