Notice of Determination to Consolidate Contract Requirements – Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) Blanket Purchase Agreement

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced its intent to consolidate multiple existing small‑business contracts for Hyper‑Converged Infrastructure (HCI) into a single Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The upcoming solicitation—expected to be released on or after 10/01/2026—will cover HCI software licensing and renewals, hardware support and maintenance, lifecycle management, optional migration assistance, and resident engineering services. All contracts will be combined under a small‑business set‑aside to improve pricing, simplify renewal calendars, and provide unified governance. Vendors should monitor the forthcoming solicitation for opportunities to provide HCI solutions to a major federal agency. • Consolidation of nine prior contracts (all small‑business set‑aside) into one BPA. • Scope includes software licensing, hardware support, lifecycle management, migration support, and resident engineering. • Anticipated solicitation release date: 10/01/2026 (or later, with a minimum 7‑day public notice). • NAICS code 541519 (Computer Systems Design and Related Services). • Small business participation is a key requirement. • No current request for proposals; this is an informational notice only.