7E20--VA Request for Information UC Server Replacement
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information for a Unified Communications Server Replacement Lifecycle Refresh to replace End of Life Cisco M5 servers across 150+ sites, with each site supporting 500-7,000 users. The hardware must be delivered within 90 days of award, and installation must be completed within 180 days, with on-site surveys required. The contract includes a 1-year warranty and maintenance support, with options for Cisco Intersight licensing and potential addition to existing enterprise agreements after the first year. The solution involves VMware VCF9 vSAN clusters with two nodes per site, requiring a minimum of 16 physical CPUs for cluster servers and 8 for single servers, with usable storage capacity specified. Performance location is across multiple VA facilities, and responses to this RFI are due by 3:00 PM EST on June 5, 2026.