Carahsoft Technology Corp. Receives VAST Data Federal 2025 Award

Carahsoft Technology Corp. received the 2025 Federal Partner of the Year award from VAST Data Federal. The award was announced at VAST Data’s sales kickoff meeting and credits Carahsoft for work tied to VAST Data’s year-over-year growth.

VAST Data Federal is described as a VAST Data subsidiary delivering the AI Operating System to U.S. Public Sector’s defense, intelligence and civilian agencies. In the release, Carahsoft’s partner role is linked to increased year-over-year growth and an expanded public sector footprint for VAST Data Federal.

Carahsoft cited partnership activities over the past year that included enabling new procurement pathways, providing targeted training and support for a partner ecosystem, and driving growth through renewals and solution expansions. The release also states that coordinated marketing initiatives focused on the rapidly evolving AI landscape aimed to support awareness of VAST Data’s AI Operating System platform across Government agencies, including mission-critical workloads.

Carahsoft’s involvement also included distributing access to VAST Data’s solutions through contract vehicles listed in the release, including Carahsoft’s GSA Schedule No. 47QSWA18D008F, SEWP V contracts NNG15SC03B and NNG15SC27B, ITES-SW2 Contract W52P1J-20-D-0042, OMNIA Partners Contract #R240303, and E&I Contract #EI00063~2021MA. Randy Hayes, Vice President, Public Sector at VAST Data Federal, said, “Carahsoft has been an outstanding partner in helping VAST expand our reach across the Federal market,” and added, “Their understanding of Government procurement, commitment to partner enablement and ability to bring the right solutions to mission-focused customers have made a meaningful impact on VAST's Public Sector growth. This award recognizes the strength of our collaboration and the important role Carahsoft continues to play in helping agencies access the VAST AI OS.” Bryan Jenkins, Sales Director who oversees the VAST Data Team at Carahsoft, said, “We are honored to be recognized by VAST Data as the 2025 Federal Partner of the Year,” and added, “Together, we have expanded access to cutting-edge AI-driven storage technologies, streamlined procurement pathways and delivered scalable, high-performance solutions that help Government agencies meet evolving mission demands. We look forward to continuing to grow our collaboration with VAST Data and our reseller partners to drive meaningful outcomes for our customers across the Federal landscape.”