Sources Sought Announcement 36C25726Q0296.docx
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This is a Sources Sought announcement for a Fast Long-Term Archive (LTA) Network Attached Storage (NAS) server issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 (VISN 17). The announcement, solicitation number 36C25726Q0296, seeks market research and qualified vendors capable of providing one NAS server for medical imaging applications. The server must have a minimum of 20 terabytes raw storage capacity with at least 16 terabytes usable storage, operate on a currently supported Windows Server release, provide remote configuration support, and be approved for use on the VA network. The device will be used to store cone beam CT images from a linear accelerator and serve as backup for critical radiation therapy data, integrating with existing McKesson PACS infrastructure. The equipment specifications include dimensions of 115/30/542 mm (H/W/D), maximum power consumption of 30 watts, and configuration options ranging from 3 to 96 terabytes gross capacity using various SSD hard drive combinations from 256-gigabyte to 8-terabyte units. The contracting office is located in San Antonio, Texas (ZIP 76504), and the response deadline is February 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time.
Interested vendors must submit written responses including company information, UEI number, GSA contract status if applicable, capability statements, product brochures with specifications, Buy American Act compliance confirmation, and an authorized service provider letter from the original equipment manufacturer (Change Healthcare, part number 130954-1). All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and complete electronic representations and certifications per FAR 4.203. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) must be verified through the SBA Small Business Search. The point of contact is Contracting Officer Rafael Rodriguez (Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov). This announcement carries no product service code classification 7K20 and NAICS code 334112, with responses archived 25 days after the response date.
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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| STX Network Attach Storage Server |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 76504 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C25726Q0296 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 02-19-2026 11:00AM CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 25 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
SET-ASIDE
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 7K20 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 334112 |
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 -5441 Babcock Road Ste 302 San Antonio TX 78240
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Offficer Rafael Rodriguez
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
ADDRESS
POSTAL CODE
COUNTRY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
| AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS |
| Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov |
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposal or quote and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses to these Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research, to make appropriate acquisition decisions, and to gain knowledge of potentially qualified businesses capable of providing the following:
· The vendor shall provide one Fast LTA storage server for use in the imaging service.
· The server will have 20 Tb raw storage with not less than 16 Tb useable
· Remote configuration support must be provided
· The OS will be a currently supported release of Windows Server.
Salient Characteristics
| a. |
| Common Nomenclature (commercial description): |
| Network addressable storage |
| b. |
| Kind of material (i.e., type, grade, alternatives, etc.): |
| c. |
| Electrical Data (i.e., 110 v, 60 Hz, 3 Ph, etc.): |
| US voltage and current for standard hospital circuits. |
| d. |
| Dimensions, size, capacity: |
| Not less than 20 Tb raw |
| e. |
| Principles of operation: |
| Data backup for critical information |
| f. |
| Restrictive environmental conditions: |
| Must be approved for use on the VA network. |
| g. |
| Intended use: |
| Medical imaging |
| h. |
| Equipment with which the item is used with |
(N/A if not applicable):
McKesson PACS
| i. |
| End item application: |
| Medical Imaging |
| j. | |
| Original equipment manufacturer part number: | |
| Change Healthcare 130954-1 |
| k. |
| Other pertinent information that describes the item, material or service required: |
| This is a fast LTA network storage device. It will be used to store cone beam CT images produced on the linear accelerator. Also intended for backup of critical data used as part of radiation therapy. |
| Configuration | 1 2 SSD hard drives from 3 different batches (2. 5 inches) |
| Capacity (gross) | 3 Terabytes (256 -Gigabyte SSD hard drives) |
| 6 Terabytes (5 1 2-Gigabyte SSD hard drives) | |
| 1 2 Terabytes (1 -Terabyte SSD hard drives) | |
| 24 Terabytes (2-Terabyte SSD hard drives) | |
| 48 Terabytes (4-Terabyte SSD hard drives) | |
| 96 Terabytes (8 -Terabyte SSD hard drives) | |
| Dimensions | 115 /30/542 mm (H/W/D) |
Power consumption Maximum: 30 watts Features ePaper display as electronic label
If this is within your capability, please respond with the information below:
Company Name Address, Point of Contact, Phone, Fax, and Email UEI number GSA Contract (as applicable).
Please include Capability Statement that clearly and convincingly identifies your ability to fulfill this requirement. Brochures of product being offered to include specifications. Meet the Buy American statute FAR 52.225-1 Authorized service provider letter from OEM.
Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.203, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications to be considered for award. In addition, FAR 4.203 states that prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) database. All Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) shall be verified in SBA at Small Business Search .
Point of Contact for this Sources Sought is Rafael Rodriguez, e-mail Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 -5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302, San Antonio, TX 78240.
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