7C20--Data Center and Telecommunications Modernization (VA-26-00039374)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a modification to a previous notice regarding the Data Center and Telecommunications Modernization (VA-26-00039374) project. This amendment, identified by solicitation number 36C10B26Q0218, informs interested vendors that the VA has not yet finalized an acquisition strategy for the Enterprise Data Center and Telecommunications Modernization (EDCTM). Periodic updates will be posted approximately every 30 days to Contract Opportunities until an acquisition strategy is determined. The notice provides general information including the contracting office's zip code (07724), response date (May 15, 2026, 14:00 Eastern Time), product service code (7C20), NAICS code (541519), and contact details for Michelle Prinston, the Contract Specialist.

The RFI 36C1026Q0218, Attachment 1, outlines the standardized telecommunications, IT, power, electrical, environmental, cooling, facilities, and life safety infrastructure components required for VA data centers and telecommunications spaces. Key categories include EIA-310-E compliant equipment racks (42U minimum for data centers, 24U-45U for telecom rooms, with a 2,500 lbs load capacity and seismic anchoring), ladder rack/cable tray systems, Category 6A copper structured cabling, single-mode/multimode fiber optic cabling, and compatible patch panels/termination hardware. The document also specifies rack-level PDUs (metered, switched, or monitored with network-manageable features), room-level power distribution, busway systems, and TIA-607-D compliant grounding. Environmental requirements cover in-row, overhead, or perimeter CRAC/CRAH cooling systems, hot/cold aisle containment, and environmental monitoring sensors for temperature, humidity, airflow, and leak detection. Life safety components include VESDA or equivalent fire detection, clean agent suppression systems (FM-200, Novec 1230) compliant with NFPA 75/76, UL-listed firestopping for conduit penetrations, and physical security infrastructure like access control and CCTV. All installations require bundled services such as design, installation, testing, certification, and as-built documentation, adhering to VA standards, NEC, and local AHJ requirements.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for its Enterprise Data Center and Telecommunications Modernization (EDCTM) initiative. This RFI aims to identify qualified vendors and gather industry input on the best approach for modernizing VA's geographically distributed data centers and telecommunications spaces, which currently lack a single standard configuration. The VA envisions a firm-fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for hardware-led deliverables with bundled services, focusing on standardizing infrastructure, replacing obsolete components, and eliminating high-risk designs. The RFI seeks vendor capabilities, socioeconomic data, industry best practices, and alternative contract vehicles. Respondents are asked to provide information on their experience, the feasibility of the proposed approach, suggested deliverable categories, pricing for site-unseen work, bundling strategies, and recommendations for standardization, quality management, and small business participation. Responses are due by March 11, 2026.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Technology Acquisition Center has issued a Sources Sought Notice, solicitation number 36C10B26Q0218, for a Data Center and Telecommunications Modernization project (VA-26-00039374). This Request for Information (RFI) is under Product Service Code 7C20 and NAICS Code 541519, with a response date of March 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The point of contact for this solicitation is Michelle Prinston at michelle.prinston@va.gov. This notice seeks to gather information for an upcoming modernization effort related to data center and telecommunications infrastructure.

The Request for Information (RFI) 36C10B26Q0218 Amend 01, Enterprise Data Center and Telecommunications Modernization (EDCTM), addresses key questions regarding the scope and strategy for modernizing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) IT infrastructure. A vendor sought a list of facilities in scope, including geographic locations and size classifications, to better inform recommendations and pricing. The VA responded that a complete list is unavailable due to the extensive and continuously changing nature of its operating environment. However, it provided a general overview, including approximately 170 VA medical centers, three Enterprise Data Centers (in Austin, Philadelphia, and Martinsburg WV), four Gateway collocation facilities, around 50 Veterans Benefits Administration locations, about 1,200 outpatient clinics, and other small facilities, totaling an estimated 10,000 individual telecommunications spaces. The RFI also clarified that cloud migration is not an intended component of this modernization requirement, focusing strictly on on-premises data center infrastructure standardization and refresh.

This document is a modification to a previous notice regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Data Center and Telecommunications Modernization (VA-26-00039374) project. The modification, identified by solicitation number 36C10B26Q0218, provides an attachment containing Questions and Answers related to the Request for Information (RFI). It explicitly states that the RFI response date and time, which is March 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, is not extended. The contracting office is located in Eatontown, NJ, and the point of contact is Michelle Prinston. This notice serves to update interested parties with additional information without altering the submission deadline.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a modification to a previous notice regarding the Data Center and Telecommunications Modernization project (VA-26-00039374), under solicitation number 36C10B26Q0218. The purpose of this amendment is to inform interested vendors that the VA is still conducting market research and has not yet determined an acquisition strategy. The contracting office, located in Eatontown, NJ, will post periodic updates, approximately every 30 days, to Contract Opportunities until an acquisition strategy is established. The response date for this notice is April 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The Request for Information (RFI) 36C10B26Q0218 Amend 03, concerning Enterprise Data Center and Telecommunications Modernization (EDCTM), is a market research tool issued to assess industry capabilities and contract structures. As of March 12, 2026, a solicitation date for this opportunity is unknown. This RFI represents a new requirement, not a recompete of an existing contract. Furthermore, there are no identified funding risks associated with this work at this time. The RFI seeks to gather information to inform future procurement decisions for this modernization effort.

This document is a modification notice for the Data Center and Telecommunications Modernization project (VA-26-00039374), identified by solicitation number 36C10B26Q0218. Issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Technology Acquisition Center in Eatontown, NJ, this notice updates a previous announcement. The response deadline for this modification is March 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The project falls under Product Service Code 7C20 and NAICS Code 541519. Michelle Prinston, a Contract Specialist, is the point of contact. The modification includes an attached document: P02_RFI_Amend_03_QandA_3.12.26. This indicates an amendment to a Request for Information (RFI) with accompanying questions and answers, providing additional details for interested parties regarding the data center and telecommunications modernization efforts.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released an amended Request for Information (RFI) for the Enterprise Data Center and Telecommunications Modernization (EDCTM) project, extending the response deadline to March 18, 2026. This RFI seeks industry insights and professional judgment for modernizing VA's extensive and diverse physical data center and telecommunications infrastructure across approximately 1,500 facilities. The scope primarily focuses on physical infrastructure, including equipment racks, structured cabling, power distribution, cooling, fire suppression, and associated turnkey installation services, as detailed in Attachment 1. It explicitly excludes major architectural or structural building modifications, utility-side upgrades, central plant mechanical engineering, enterprise IT application migration, server virtualization, storage refresh, cloud transition activities, and ongoing 24x7 break-fix maintenance. The VA is seeking recommendations on procurement strategies for hardware specifications, minor structural accommodations, post-installation warranty, maintenance, and handling hazardous conditions encountered during modernization. The government will manage hazardous waste disposal and major structural modifications separately. While a specific site list is not available, the VA is considering tiered pricing mechanisms to address site variability and welcomes industry input on pricing approaches for geographically dispersed portfolios. The RFI also requests information on physical security solutions and DCIM capabilities compatible with existing VA platforms, but does not require contractor-owned enterprise DCIM hosting within a FedRAMP-authorized cloud.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Technology Acquisition Center has issued a modification to a previous notice concerning the Data Center and Telecommunications Modernization (VA-26-00039374) project. The solicitation number is 36C10B26Q0218, and the response date for this Request for Information (RFI) has been extended to March 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. This notice, identified by product service code 7C20 and NAICS code 541519, includes attached documents: P02_RFI_Amend_02_QandA_3.9.26 and P02_RFI Amend 02_Attachment 1. Michelle Prinston, a Contract Specialist, is the point of contact for inquiries at michelle.prinston@va.gov. The modification indicates the availability of additional information through the provided attachments, and it serves to update the timeline for responses related to this modernization effort.