# SAM #36C10B26Q0752

VA Procurement: Maintenance and Licensing for Thales Luna Network HSM Appliances

**Buyer:** VA Technology Acquisition Center
**Posted:** September 23, 2026
**Identifier:** 36C10B26Q0752
**NAICS:** 541519, 541512

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information Technology is sustaining its cryptographic infrastructure with maintenance and licensing for Luna Network Hardware Security Module (HSM) appliances.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of Veterans Affairs
  - Office of Information Technology, Infrastructure Operations
- OEM Highlight:
  - Thales TCT (manufacturer of Luna Network HSM appliances)
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Maintenance entitlements for Luna Network HSM appliances
  - OEM firmware updates
  - Partition licensing
  - All items must be provided exclusively by Thales TCT or authorized resellers
- Technical Requirements:
  - FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated cryptographic modules
  - Maintenance must ensure compliance and enable post-quantum cryptography upgrades
  - No replacement of hardware; coverage sustains existing government-owned HSM fleet
  - Continuous, uninterrupted coverage with no lapses at renewal or option boundaries
- Notable Requirement:
  - Only the OEM or authorized resellers may provide maintenance to preserve compliance and upgrade capability

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