# New Action: TIC Application Firewall Maintenance Renewal (VA-27-00009587) Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c10b26q0822 - Solicitation number: 36C10B26Q0822 - Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation - Status: Open. Offers due November 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST - Department: Department of Veterans Affairs - Contracting office: Technology Acquisition Center NJ (36C10B) - NAICS: 541519 Other Computer Related Services - Product or service code: DA10 Support services, delivered as a service contract (SaaS or Subscription) involved with the analysis, design, development, code, test and release packaging services associated with application development projects, as well as off-the-shelf Business software. - Set-aside: Service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside - Who can bid, by location: Location not published. The notice publishes no state, city or site; its documents may. - First posted: October 26, 2026 - Last posted: October 26, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a577282552584333bb3839c486e39c82/view ## Description Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 3 of 3 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice *= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 1 of 3 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICIATION This combined synopsis/solicitation serves as Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. 36C10B26Q0822 for the renewal of license subscriptions and maintenance support for brand name Thales Luna Hardware Security Modules (HSM) in support of the Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) Gateway Application Firewall solution that consists of Thales Luna HSM. This announcement constitutes complete solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. This solicitation is issued under a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity basis in accordance with Section 41 U.S.C. 4106(c)(2) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul VA Deviation 16.507-6(b)(2), entitled Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized. The Base Period of Performance (PoP) shall be November 24, 2026, to November 23, 2027, with two (2) 12-month Option Periods to be exercised at the Government s discretion. There is no hardware being procured under this effort. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-07. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 541519 Other Computer Related Services with a size standard of 150 EMP. The points of contact for all information regarding this solicitation are Ana Subashi, Contract Specialist and Kendra Casebolt, Contracting Officer. Complete offers will only be accepted through email to Ana.Subashi@va.gov and Kendra.Casebolt@va.gov. Please use RFQ 36C10B26Q0822 in the subject line. ## Attachments - [36C10B26Q0822_1.docx](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/fb180ac3889447b6a259b035c3b2d740/download) ## Open now in the same industry 35 open in NAICS 541519. - Quantum Scalar Tape Library Support - BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (7/1/2026 - 6/31/2027) ELMT STANDALONE (80NSSC27940543Q), due November 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/80nssc27940543q - 495 - PowerScribe 360 and Upgrade - Three-Year IDIQ - PoP 11-11-26 to 11-10-29 (36C25927R0001), due November 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c25927r0001 - Request for Information (RFI) for On-Premise Serve (28321327RI0000003), due November 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/28321327ri0000003 ## Publications - October 26, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due November 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. Notice a577282552584333bb3839c486e39c82. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a577282552584333bb3839c486e39c82/view ## Points of contact - Ana Subashi, Contract Specialist, Ana.Subashi@va.gov, 848-377-5100 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c10b26q0822.