7B20--EQUIP 644-26-2-218-0017-PHX_ENGINEERING_SALIENT SERVERS
Overview
Buyer
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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 22, is soliciting quotes for Salient Servers/Network Video Recorders (NVRs). This Firm-Fixed-Price acquisition aims to replace existing NVRs that lack the computing power to support current camera systems. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement and delivery of eight (8) NVR units to be installed in the OIT server room for use by VAPD and Special Systems. The NVRs are crucial for storing camera system recordings. Specific salient characteristics include:
- Seven (7) Platinum Servers: Must have 120TB R5 storage, Xeon 5418Y processor, 64GB RAM, Windows Server 2022 OS, 5-year Basic Warranty, and a 480GB OS R1; Rev03 Hard Drive.
- One (1) Elite Server: Must have 384TB R6 storage, Xeon 5418Y processor, 64GB RAM, Windows Server 2022 OS, 5-year Basic Warranty, and a 480GB OS R1; rev01 Hard Drive.
Delivery of all items is required by August 31, 2026.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Computer Systems Design Services)
- Size Standard: $34 Million
- Delivery Date: August 31, 2026
- Payment: Electronic payments will be processed via the Tungsten Network.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 25, 2026, 12:00 PM PST (Los Angeles).
- Questions Due Date: May 19, 2026, 12:00 PM PST (Los Angeles).
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to Anette.Doan@VA.GOV. The subject line should be "RFQ 36C26226Q0776 Salient Servers". Quotes must be in PDF format and no larger than 10MB.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 60 days.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer, following FAR Part 13 procedures. Technical acceptability is determined by meeting all specified salient characteristics.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and include their UEI number. Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, and provide an authorization letter dated within 90 days of submission. SDVOSB/VOSB verification is required via veterans.certify.sba.gov.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Anette Doan
- Email: anette.doan@va.gov
- Phone: 562-766-2200