Opportunity
SAM #36C10B26Q0752
VA Seeks Thales TCT Maintenance for Luna Network HSMs
Buyer
VA Technology Acquisition Center
Posted
September 23, 2026
Identifier
36C10B26Q0752
NAICS
541519, 541512
This opportunity supports the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information Technology in maintaining its cryptographic infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Office of Information Technology, Infrastructure Operations - OEM Highlight: - Thales TCT is the exclusive OEM for the required maintenance and firmware updates - Products/Services Requested: - Maintenance entitlements, OEM firmware updates, and partition licensing for Luna Network Hardware Security Module (HSM) appliances - Part number: Luna Network HSM appliances - FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated cryptographic modules - Quantities: - Not specified in the summary - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Maintenance and updates must be provided exclusively by Thales TCT or its authorized resellers - Coverage must be continuous with no lapses at renewal or option boundaries - Support must enable post-quantum cryptography upgrades as finalized by NIST - Acquisition sustains the existing government-owned HSM fleet (no new hardware procurement) - Compliance with federal cryptographic standards is mandatory