N059--VAMC TLS Upgrade (VA-26-00038390)

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to upgrade the existing Software House C•CURE 9000 Physical Access Control System (PACS) infrastructure from Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.2 to TLS 1.3 encryption standards. The contractor will be responsible for replacing unsupported first-generation iSTAR Edge controllers with second-generation hardware, updating firmware on all applicable controllers, and maintaining secure connectivity between controllers and the C•CURE 9000 server environment. The project will be performed at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, Omaha Division Medical Center, and the Grand Island VA Medical Center. The period of performance is from 03-30-2026 to 06-30-2026. • Upgrade existing Software House C•CURE 9000 Physical Access Control System (PACS) infrastructure from TLS 1.2 to TLS 1.3 encryption standards • Replace unsupported first-generation iSTAR Edge controllers with second-generation hardware • Update firmware on all applicable controllers • Maintain secure connectivity between controllers and the C•CURE 9000 server environment • Perform controller-level programming updates • Configure system schedules, alarms, and operational parameters • Deploy updated system graphics and configuration settings as required