7A21--RFQ 24 Licensing for HYCU Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically Network Contracting Office 16, is soliciting quotes for HYCU Licensing and Support Services for the Nutanix HCI Platform at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotes are due by March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the procurement, installation, and support of a HYCU software solution integrated with the existing Nutanix HCI environment. Key deliverables include:
- Provision of 24 HYCU licenses and any necessary hardware.
- Comprehensive installation, configuration, and integration with the Nutanix HCI infrastructure.
- Initial backup and recovery configuration.
- User training sessions and detailed documentation.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: One (1) 12-month base year with two (2) 12-month option years.
- Base Year: March 30, 2026 - March 29, 2027
- Option Year 1: March 30, 2027 - March 29, 2028
- Option Year 2: March 30, 2028 - March 29, 2029
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 541519, Size Standard $34 Million).
- Place of Performance: Overton Brooks VA Health Care, Shreveport, LA.
- Questions Due: March 24, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time.
- Quotes Due: March 27, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Rhonda Gibson (rhonda.gibson2@va.gov).
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Quotes will be evaluated on Technical Acceptability, Past Performance (CPARS review), and Price. The lowest-priced quote that meets all technical requirements will be considered for award.
Applicable Clauses
This acquisition incorporates FAR subpart 12.6 and Part 13, along with provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, as well as an addendum to FAR 52.212-4 and other FAR and VAAR clauses.