DA10--25-SW0057 Velocity Software Licenses and Maintenance (VA-25-00007323)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is seeking to procure Velocity Software licenses and maintenance services through solicitation 36C10B25Q0166. The procurement covers brand name Velocity zPRO Cloud Management software, zVPS performance product suite, and zTUNE performance licenses that are critical for managing virtual Red Hat Linux servers in the VA's z/VM environment. The contract includes five specific Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for different software licenses and maintenance, with comprehensive support including 24/7 technical support, version upgrades, and service packs. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, responsive, and responsible offeror whose quote meets the requirements outlined in the Price Schedule and Product Description. The original proposal deadline was extended via Amendment 0001 to July 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with all other terms and conditions remaining unchanged.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside and represents a sole source contract renewal with Velocity Software, Inc., who has been providing these services to the VA since September 2000. The contract structure is firm-fixed-price with a 12-month base period running from August 13, 2025, to August 12, 2026, covering fiscal year 2025 software requirements. Market research confirmed that Velocity Software is the only provider capable of meeting the VA's specific technical requirements, particularly after previous challenges with alternative IBM WAVE software that lacked necessary functionality. The licenses are subscription-based with various metrics including Per IFL (Integrated Facility License) and Per CEC (Computing Environment Code), and the software provides essential features like automatic IP address assignment, storage allocation, and performance monitoring. The procurement is being conducted under statutory authority 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), which allows for sole source procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements.