Opportunity
SAM #36C10B26F0196
Award for IBM Sterling B2B Integration Suite Middleware Licenses, Support, and Health Checks
Buyer
VA Technology Acquisition Center
Posted
June 26, 2026
Identifier
36C10B26F0196
NAICS
541519, 511210, 541512
This award summary covers the Department of Veterans Affairs' procurement of IBM Sterling B2B Integration Suite Middleware software and related services: - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Office of Procurement, Acquisition, and Logistics - Technology Acquisition Center - OEM Highlight: - IBM is the sole OEM for the Sterling B2B Integration Suite Middleware - Vendors: - V3Gate, LLC (awardee) - Products and Quantities: - IBM Sterling B2B Integration Suite Middleware Software Licenses - Approximately 11,200 licenses required - Licenses use IBM's Processor Value Unit (PVU) licensing model - Potential for up to 30% growth in license quantity during the contract - Services Included: - IBM Software Subscription and Support (S&S) for all licenses - Includes security patches, vulnerability remediation, version upgrades, defect resolution, and 8x5 technical support - Health Checks Remote Engagement - Remote evaluation and expert feedback on deployment, installation, and configuration of the middleware platform - Notable Requirements: - Only IBM or authorized resellers can provide the proprietary software and support - Middleware supports mission-critical financial, healthcare, and procurement transaction processing - Contract Structure: - Firm-Fixed Price delivery order - 12-month base period with two 12-month option periods (up to 36 months total)
Description
Award notice of IBM Sterling Business to Business (B2B) Integration Suite MiddleWare Software Licenses, Maintenance, Support and Health Checks Remote Engagement to V3Gate, 555 Middle Creek Parkway, Unit 120, Colorado Springs, CO 80921.