Opportunity
SAM #36C10B26Q0579
Award for Keysight IPv6 Testing Systems Maintenance and Support for VA
Buyer
VA Technology Acquisition Center
Posted
September 17, 2026
Identifier
36C10B26Q0579
NAICS
811219, 541512, 541519
This award supports ongoing maintenance and performance testing for VA's IPv6 network infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Office of Procurement Operations - Technology Acquisition Center - OEM Highlight: - Keysight (formerly Ixia) is the sole OEM referenced, providing hardware and software for IPv6 testing systems. - Vendor: - Alvarez LLC is the awardee. - Products and Services Requested: - Maintenance and support for three existing Keysight IPv6 testing systems at VA sites in Cleveland, OH; Martinsburg, WV; and Austin, TX - Software licenses, embedded software maintenance, firmware updates, and support for Keysight devices - Professional consulting services for hardware/software maintenance and security applications - Threat simulator subscription to enhance security - Notable Requirements: - No new hardware procurement; only maintenance and support for VA-owned Keysight equipment - Support includes all software updates, threat simulation, and consulting for the base and option periods - Estimated Contract Value: - $6,169,932.81 - Period of Performance: - Base period of 12 months with two 12-month option periods - Services cover annual maintenance, software updates, and security subscriptions