7K20--NetApp SAN Storage Renewal for VA OIT VINCI
Overview
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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) has awarded a firm-fixed-price Delivery Order valued at $560,901.94 to THUNDERCAT TECHNOLOGY LLC for NetApp SAN Storage Renewal for the VA Office of Information Technology (OIT) VINCI program. This brand-name procurement was justified to expand and strengthen the VA Informatics and Computing Infrastructure (VINCI) Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) Grid storage.
Scope of Work
The award covers one (1) brand name NetApp C30 Storage Area Network (SAN) two-node storage array, equipped with 16 2X15.3 TB solid state drives (NVMe Drive Packs). This includes associated cabling, components, software, and installation services. Required software comprises NetApp data at rest encryption, NetApp ONTAP One, and SnapMirror Cloud. The vendor is responsible for installing and configuring all hardware and software. Maintenance and support services include NetApp four-hour parts replacement, non-returnable drives, SupportEdge Advisor, and SupportEdge Protect for Government. Hardware delivery is required within 30 days of order, with software and hardware support for a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Delivery Order
- Contract Vehicle: NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC)
- Awarded To: THUNDERCAT TECHNOLOGY LLC (UEI: UER4AJLUB8D5)
- Award Amount: $560,901.94
- Award Date: April 23, 2026
- Published Date: April 30, 2026
Justification & Set-Aside
This procurement was justified as a brand-name requirement due to the critical need for compatibility with the existing VINCI SAS Grid infrastructure, which relies on proprietary NetApp software and code. Market research indicated that transitioning to a different brand would incur an estimated cost of $4,000,000 and a 12-month delay. The VA's SAS Grid storage is projected to exceed 90% capacity by the end of 2026, necessitating this expansion. The justification was provided to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business NASA SEWP V GWAC holders.
Additional Notes
The government will continue market research to identify future opportunities for competition.