VA-25-00067603 VISN 7 HTM Memory Expansion

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center awarded contract VA-25-00067603 to Thundercat Technology LLC for the VISN 7 HTM Memory Expansion. This firm-fixed-price order, conducted as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside via the NASA SEWP V Government Acquisition Contract, focuses on expanding RAM infrastructure for Cisco HyperFlex Servers to support critical clinical applications. The scope of work includes the procurement and installation of 288 units of 32GB RDIMMs and 60 units of 64GB RDIMMs. All hardware must be delivered within 180 days of the award, with all installation services completed within 12 months. Due to the proprietary nature of the existing HyperFlex Server infrastructure, the award was made on a non-competitive basis under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B). The justification for this brand-name requirement specifies that only Cisco-branded components are compatible with the current system, and the use of alternative brands would risk system failure or necessitate a costly full infrastructure replacement. Performance and acceptance will take place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with quality standards governed by the Cisco HyperFlex Data Platform Administration and Drive Compatibility Guides to ensure seamless integration and system stability.