JA- Redacted- HPE Alletra.pdf

This document is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (JF) for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA seeks to procure two HPE Altera MP SAN storage arrays through a delivery order under the NASA SEWP V Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). The storage arrays are required for the VA Austin Information Technology Center (AITC) to expand and strengthen its VINCI data storage infrastructure, with specific technical requirements including core controller nodes, disk drive enclosures, switches, transceivers, and cables.

The justification explains that only HPE Altera storage arrays can seamlessly integrate with the existing VA storage environment due to proprietary constraints. Market research conducted from January to March 2025 confirmed that alternative vendors like Pure Storage, Netapp, and Dell EMC cannot provide compatible storage solutions. The total estimated contract price was redacted, but the hardware is to be delivered within 30 days of order receipt, with 5-year warranty support. The VA intends to issue this as a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns through the NASA SEWP V GWAC contract vehicle.