DH10--IBM Mainframe as a Service - RFI ONLY
ID: 36C10B26Q0104Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFTECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER NJ (36C10B)EATONTOWN, NJ, 07724, USA

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM AS A SERVICE: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE (DH10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3fa20f04c75b4b1a9fbb24b46eaab87c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information from contractors regarding a Mainframe-as-a-Service (MFaaS) solution for its IBM mainframe environment, specifically targeting IBM Z16 mainframes and associated software. The procurement aims to identify contractors with expertise in managing mainframe systems, ensuring 24/7/365 availability, efficient storage, transaction processing, and robust security administration, while also overseeing software procurement, installation, and program management. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the VA's IT infrastructure and ensuring compliance with operational standards, with responses to the Request for Information (RFI) due by January 9, 2026. Interested parties should contact Contract Specialist Shannon Hines at Shannon.Hines@va.gov or 848-377-5243 for further details.

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    Shannon HinesContract Specialist
    (848) 377-5243
    Shannon.Hines@va.gov
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    36C10B26Q0104.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Technology Acquisition Center has issued a Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number 36C10B26Q0104) for an IBM Mainframe as a Service (MFaaS) solution. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only, seeking to gather information from potential contractors. The RFI was posted on December 18, 2025, with responses due by January 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The relevant Product Service Code is DH10 and the NAICS Code is 518210. Interested parties are directed to refer to the attached documents: RFI_IBM MFaaS_12.18.2025 and Attachment 1 – RFI_IBM MFaaS_SW Inventory_12.16.2025. The point of contact for this RFI is Contract Specialist Shannon Hines.
    Attachment 1 - RFI_IBM MFaaS_SW Inventory_12.16.2025 .xlsx
    This document is a comprehensive list of software licenses and maintenance agreements from various vendors, primarily focusing on mainframe software for IBM z/OS and z/VM environments. It details products from companies like BMC Software, IBM, Broadcom, Rocket Software, SAS Institute, and Precisely. The functionalities of these software solutions span a wide range, including storage management, capacity and performance management, operations automation, security administration, diagnostic and troubleshooting tools, job management, data and reporting, bulk printing/mailing, disaster recovery, utility and administration, REXX language extensions, file compression and encryption, and database management. Each entry specifies the vendor, product description, existing product quantity, license metric (e.g., Per MSU, Per MIP, Per VU, Per User), and license type (Subscription or Perpetual). The document also includes comments, primarily indicating "Install & Maintain" for most entries, and notes some products are being decommissioned or are new for FY26. The purpose of this document is to catalog and track the software assets and their associated maintenance details, which is crucial for federal government RFPs, grants, and state/local RFPs where detailed IT asset management is required.
    RFI_IBM MFaaS_12.18.2025.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking a Mainframe-as-a-Service (MFaaS) solution for its IBM mainframe environment. This RFI aims to identify contractors with deep expertise in operating and managing mainframe systems, specifically IBM Z16 mainframes, and associated software from 22 OEM providers. The VA requires a comprehensive MFaaS solution that includes managing hardware, software, and labor, ensuring 24/7/365 availability, efficient storage, mainframe tuning, transaction processing, and robust security administration. The contractor will be responsible for software procurement, installation, tracking, and program management, with a focus on specific IBM technologies like HSM, SMS, RMM, CICS, and DB2. Key performance measures include 99.9% uptime, timely ticket resolution, continuous monitoring, and adherence to VA's change control processes. Deliverables encompass various monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on uptime, ticket resolution, efficiency, compliance, security incidents, and software management. Responses to this RFI, due by January 9, 2026, should detail capabilities, corporate experience as a prime contractor, software support, potential cloud integration, and a rough order of magnitude for solution costs.
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