7K20-STX Network Attach Storage Server

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is conducting a Sources Sought announcement (solicitation number 36C25726Q0296) to identify qualified vendors capable of providing one Fast Long-Term Archive Network Attached Storage (NAS) server for medical imaging applications. The server must meet specific technical requirements including a minimum of 20 terabytes raw storage capacity with at least 16 terabytes usable storage, operate on a currently supported Windows Server release, and provide remote configuration support. The device will be used to store cone beam CT images from a linear accelerator and serve as backup for critical radiation therapy data while integrating with existing McKesson PACS infrastructure. This is a market research announcement only and does not obligate the government to award a contract; vendors must submit written responses by February 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time. Required submission materials include company information, UEI number, GSA contract status if applicable, capability statements, product brochures with detailed specifications, Buy American Act compliance confirmation, and an authorized service provider letter from the original equipment manufacturer, Change Healthcare (part number 130954-1).

No set-aside designations apply to this procurement, though Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses must be verified through the SBA Small Business Search if applicable. The announcement does not specify a potential award value or budget range. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management and complete electronic representations and certifications per FAR 4.203. The equipment specifications include defined physical dimensions of 115/30/542 millimeters (height/width/depth) with a 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, with Rafael Rodriguez serving as the Contracting Officer (Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov), and responses will be archived 25 days after the response date. All interested vendors must contact the contracting office for additional technical details and clarification on requirements prior to submission.