VMware Replacement
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- Solicitation number
- IHS-06-SS2025
- Agency
- Indian Health Service Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- Place of performance
- Tucson, Arizona 85746, United States
- Points of contact
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- Susan Protho susan.protho@ihs.gov (520) 295-2462
- Bernard Howell bernard.howell@ihs.gov (520) 295-2502
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Indian Health Service (IHS) at their Tucson, Arizona facility is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors capable of replacing their end-of-life VMware virtualization infrastructure with a modern hyperconverged infrastructure platform. The procurement involves deploying three Nutanix NX-1175S-G9 nodes with Intel Xeon-Gold 6426Y processors, 128GB DDR5 memory per node, 3.84TB NVMe SSD storage, and comprehensive virtualization software licensing. Key requirements include role-based access control, CAC/PIV integration, FIPS 140-2 compliant encryption, on-site deployment, workload migration support, staff training, and federal-grade 24x7x365 support with next-business-day hardware replacement. Interested firms must demonstrate their qualifications through capability statements and provide documentation of authorized distributor status from the manufacturer. Written responses must be submitted to Contracting Officer Susan Protho by 5:00 PM MST on July 4, 2025, with reference number IHS-06-SS2025, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) firms under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design and Related Services. No incumbent contractor or current service provider is mentioned in the solicitation documents. While specific contract values are not disclosed in this Sources Sought Notice, the procurement includes 36-month subscription licensing for the virtualization platform and associated support services. The solution must be Trade Agreements Act compliant and delivered within 45 calendar days of contract award. Responding firms must include their business name, address, point of contact information, UEI number, business category designation (ISBEE or IEE), and be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database prior to any potential contract award.
Notice text
This is a Sources Sought Notice Only. This is not a Request for Quote.
The Indian Health Service, located at 7900 South J Stock Rd. in Tucson, AZ is performing market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified: (1) Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or (2) Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) to implement a modern, scalable, and secure virtualization platform to replace the existing VMware-based infrastructure at the Indian Health Service located in Tucson, AZ.
All interested firms who meet the requirements stated in the Scope of Work (SOW) shall respond in writing. See attached SOW for additional specifications. When submitting the information include the Firm's Name, Address, Point of contact (name, title, telephone number, e-mail address) and UEI number. Indicate which business category, ISBEE or IEE in which the organization qualifies.
A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirements. Documentation from the manufacturer (i.e. correspondence from manufacturer) of your firm being an authorized distributor for the manufacturer. Submit responses to the Contracting Officer, Susan Protho at susan.protho@ihs, no later than 5:00 PM MST on Friday, July 4, 2025.
The reference number IHS-06-SS2025 shall be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The NAICS Code 541512- Computer Systems Design and Related Services is applicable to this acquisition.
Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. The Government will use responses to this notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| VMware ReplacementFY2025 SOW Revised.docx | DOCX document | |
| VMware ReplacementSoW.docx | DOCX document | |
| VMware Replacement_FY2025 SoW Revised.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Replacement | Solicitation | |
| VMware Replacement | Pre-Solicitation |
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