DB10--Large Database NextGen Project (VA-26-00012249)
ID: 36C10A25Q0089Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFTECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER AUSTIN (36C10A)AUSTIN, TX, 78744, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE AS A SERVICE: MAINFRAME/SERVERS (DB10)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/588654e565fa45c6bf426f11bcc02e02/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking industry input through a Request for Information (RFI) for its Large Database NextGen Project (VA-26-00012249), aimed at replacing and modernizing its current Oracle SuperCluster M8 estate. The VA requires solutions that not only meet or exceed existing performance and capacity benchmarks but also enhance resiliency, operability, scalability, and compliance with federal standards. This initiative is critical for ensuring the VA's data management capabilities remain robust and efficient, supporting mission-critical applications and improving overall service delivery to veterans. Interested vendors must submit their responses by November 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, via email to Juan C Perez at juan.perez5@va.gov, with no contract awarded based on this RFI.

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    Juan C PerezContract Specialist
    (512) 981-4467
    juan.perez5@va.gov
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    36C10A25Q0089_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for its Large Database NextGen Project (VA-26-00012249), also known as Solicitation Number 36C10A25Q0089. This RFI seeks industry solutions to replace and modernize the VA's current Oracle SuperCluster M8 estate. The new platform must meet or exceed current performance and capacity benchmarks, while improving resiliency, operability, scalability, and compliance. This is solely for market research to inform future acquisition planning; no contract will be awarded based on RFI responses. Vendors are requested to provide company information, a technical approach (not exceeding 20 pages) addressing benchmark performance, desired outcomes, functional, operational, and technical requirements, security and compliance, high availability and disaster recovery, migration approach, support model, capacity and scalability, and commercials and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Responses are due by November 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST via email to Juan C Perez at juan.perez5@va.gov.
    36C10A25Q0089.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for its Large Database NextGen Project (VA-26-00012249), seeking solutions to replace and modernize its Oracle SuperCluster M8 estate. This RFI, for market research and planning purposes only, aims to gather industry information on platforms that offer superior performance, resiliency, operability, scalability, and compliance. The VA requires a solution that meets or exceeds current benchmark specifications, supports Oracle 19c and future releases, and integrates with various monitoring tools. Key desired outcomes include reduced downtime, simplified operations, lower total cost of ownership, and enhanced performance metrics. Vendors are asked to provide company information, a technical approach (not exceeding 20 pages) addressing functional, operational, and technical requirements, and details on security, high availability, migration, support, capacity, scalability, and commercials. Submissions are due by November 6, 2025.
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