DA10--26-SW0032 NewEra (SW5027, SW5028)-Recompete (Renewal) (VA-26-00000289)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is procuring software maintenance support and licenses for NewEra Stand Alone Environment (SAE) and Image Focus Core (IFO) Subsystem software running on IBM z/OS and z16 mainframe platforms. This is a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for brand name software maintenance that includes 24/7 technical support, software updates, and diagnostic capabilities. The contract is classified under NAICS Code 513210 (Software Publishers) and PSC DA10 (IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service). The VA conducted extensive market research and determined that NewEra Software, Inc. is the only vendor capable of providing the specialized maintenance support required for these critical mainframe systems. Prospective contractors must submit quotes by December 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with electronic documentation submitted to the VA Program Manager and IT Asset Management Software Team.

This procurement carries no set-aside designations and targets NewEra Software, Inc., the current incumbent contractor located in Gilroy, California. The estimated contract value is $45,330.39 for the base period, with a total size standard of $47 million across the full contract period. The contract structure includes a 12-month base period with four additional 12-month option periods, providing continuity of critical mainframe software support over a potential five-year performance period. The contractor must maintain perpetual licenses per CPU and provide support capabilities including secure file transfer and diagnostic information uploads. The primary place of performance is the VA's Austin Information Technology Center (AITC), with the contracting office located in Eatontown, New Jersey at 23 Christopher Way, ZIP code 07724.