7B22--VISN 21 Biomedical IT System Refresh - VA-26-00065101
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 VISN 21, is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified sources for Biomedical Information Technology (BioMed IT) system refresh and expansion services. This RFI aims to gather industry feedback on infrastructure modernization, commercial products, services, and implementation approaches. Responses are due by June 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The VA requires infrastructure modernization and expansion for its BioMed IT environment across multiple VA medical facilities. The existing infrastructure primarily utilizes VMware virtualization, Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), and NetApp storage platforms. The anticipated requirement includes upgrades to existing server, virtualization, networking, and storage infrastructure to address increased workload demands, improve resiliency, and support future growth, including the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program.
Additionally, a new virtual machine (VM) infrastructure environment is planned for the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (Hawaii), leveraging existing Government-owned NetApp storage. The requirement may also include professional services such as planning, design validation, installation, configuration, migration, testing, optimization, documentation, knowledge transfer, and implementation support. All solutions must comply with VA Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) standards and cybersecurity requirements.
Key Product Requirements
The RFI lists specific hardware components for which information is sought, including:
- Cisco UCS C240M8 servers (Small and Large Site Configurations)
- Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect 6536 switches
- CISCO 25G and 40G QSFPs
- NVIDIA L4 GPUs
- NetApp DS224C Storage Shelves and Disks
- Optional DDR5 memory and Network Adapters
- NetApp Professional Services
Purpose of RFI & Industry Feedback
The Government is particularly interested in feedback regarding recommended implementation approaches, anticipated manufacturer lead times, supply chain considerations, installation and migration strategies, performance risks, support requirements, and innovative commercial practices. The RFI also poses specific questions to industry regarding experience, contract vehicles (e.g., SEWP, GSA MAS), teaming arrangements, lead times, supply chain risks, implementation approaches, performance periods, and the appropriateness of an SDVOSB set-aside.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: June 16, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Published: June 9, 2026
- Potential Acquisition Strategy: Competitive acquisition, potentially utilizing the NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), as a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) procurement.
Submission Information
Responses should be submitted via email to matthew.newell@va.gov and Kalil.ONeal@va.gov.