7K20--HCI Backup Solution Refresh (Cohesity) (VA-25-00097266)

The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded contract NNG15SD19B 36C10B25F0291 to ALVAREZ LLC on September 23, 2025, for a total amount of $173,442.20. This firm-fixed price delivery order, issued via the NASA SEWP V GWAC, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside. The contract provides for the renewal of software subscriptions, technical support, and hardware maintenance for Cohesity Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Backup, Archival, and Ransomware Protection Appliances located at VA datacenters in Sterling, Virginia, and Chicago, Illinois. Due to the proprietary nature of the source code and specialized technical requirements, the award was made as a brand-name limited competition under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B). The scope of work ensures the continuous operation of critical disaster recovery and continuity of operations systems, including local backups, inter-site synchronization, and cold vaulting. Key performance requirements include 24/7 phone support, with OEM-certified technicians and replacement hardware required to be onsite within four hours of notification. The contract structure consists of a 12-month base period with three additional 12-month option periods, allowing for a total potential performance duration of up to 48 months. Administrative oversight is managed by the Technology Acquisition Center in Eatontown, New Jersey.