# 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

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