VISN 5 Nutanix refresh/upgrade

Sources Sought / RFI

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought notice, not a solicitation. Its purpose is to gather market information regarding potential qualified sources and their size classification for the procurement of Nutanix: Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI) hosting systems for VISN 5 hospitals. The government is seeking information on brand-name or equal products.

• Procurement of replacement hardware for the VISN 5 Nutanix HCI Platform.

• Existing nodes are approaching end-of-life, with some needing replacement as early as March 2027.

• The solution must maintain system functionality and support medical applications/information systems across various medical specialties.

• Replacement of all nodes is intended to standardize the cycle and ensure interoperability.

• Solutions must be brand-name or equal to Nutanix NX-8155 G10 (backup infrastructure) and Nutanix NX-3060 G10 (server infrastructure).

• Hardware must be approved for use with Nutanix Acropolis Hypervisor v7.x.

• Specific core counts, memory, storage, and rack space requirements are detailed for both backup and server infrastructure across multiple VAMC locations (Baltimore, Martinsburg, Washington DC, Beckley, Clarksburg, Huntington).

• Solutions must include necessary data, power, and networking cables, with networking cables connecting to Juniper QFX5120-48Y Switches.

• Hardware support and component failure replacement for at least 7 years post-installation is required.

• Implementation includes node installation, ensuring full functionality, providing documentation, and full platform integration.

• Licensing for Nutanix hypervisor will be purchased separately.

• Training for VISN 5 Biomedical Engineering staff is required.

• Access authority, audit and variance detection, documentation, ID & Authentication, personnel screening, production, remote access, security, and system entry requirements are detailed.

• The solicitation, if issued, will be posted through the NASA SEWP contracting vehicle.

• Award will be made to the bid considered technically feasible with the lowest cost.

• Responses are for planning purposes only and are not offers.

• Interested parties must provide company name, address, point of contact, and size status.

• Specific questions regarding business size, manufacturer authorization, distributor status, subcontracting limitations, COTS items, non-manufacturer rule, and Buy American Act compliance must be answered.

• Capabilities statements demonstrating ability to meet salient characteristics or "equal to" items are required.

• Feedback or suggestions on the Statement of Work are requested.

• Responses must include SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code.

• An attached Excel sheet for products offered must be completed.

• Responses are due by April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT via email to joseph.krupa@va.gov.

• The RFI seeks to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 334111 (size standard of 1,250 Employees).

• This is a Sources Sought/RFI only and does not constitute a solicitation.

• Responses to this notice are not considered adequate responses for a future solicitation announcement.

• If a solicitation is issued, interested parties must respond separately.

• The document includes FAR 52.225-6 Trade Agreements Certificate provision.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a line item worksheet for a Request for Information (RFI) related to solicitation 36C24526Q0422. It details the specific hardware and support items the government is considering for procurement.

• Item Number: Unique identifier for each line item.
• Description: Specific product or service, including location (e.g., Baltimore, Martinsburg, Washington DC) and model numbers (e.g., Nutanix NX-3060 G10 Nodes, NX-8150 G10 Nodes).
• QTY: Quantity required for each item.
• UNIT OF MEASURE: Unit for the quantity (e.g., EA for Each, JB for Job).
• OEM NAME / MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN) / ITEM PART NUMBER: Identifies the original equipment manufacturer and specific part numbers for the items.
• Country of Origin: Not specified in the provided data.
• EA PRICE / TOTAL: Fields for pricing information, which are left blank in this RFI worksheet.

This worksheet provides potential bidders with a detailed breakdown of the infrastructure components and support services the government is interested in. It outlines the specific hardware (Nutanix nodes) and associated hardware support required for upgrades at various locations. Bidders can use this information to understand the scope of potential future procurements, identify the required equipment, and prepare to provide accurate pricing and technical proposals if a solicitation is issued based on this RFI.