Intent to Sole Source - VMware NIPR Software and License Renewal

Project ID: FA301026Q58166892 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	Air Education and Training Command
Deadline	05/08/26
Posted	05/07/26
Estimated Value	$50,000 - $249,999 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	513210 - Software Publishers
PSC	7B22 - IT And Telecom - Compute: Servers (Hardware And Perpetual License Software)
Location	Biloxi, MS 39534 United States

Description

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This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for competitive quotes. This non-competitive award is implemented by FAR 6.104-2(a) and FAR 12.102(a), as it has been deemed that only one source is available to meet this specific requirement. The Government intends to award a sole source contract to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for VMware NIPR Software and License Renewal. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all quotes received by the date specified herein will be considered by the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest and may submit a quote and/or capability statement by 8:00 AM CDT, 8 May 2026. Capability statements and quotes shall be sent via email to macey.behee@us.af.mil. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Government intends to award a sole source contract to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for the renewal of VMware NIPR Software and License Renewal. This decision is based on the determination that only one source is available to meet the specific requirements of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) as mandated by the DISA VMware by Broadcom Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The goal of this contract is to ensure continuity of mission-critical services by renewing licenses that are essential for the operation of Network Operations Systems. Work Details The contract involves the renewal of VMware licenses and technical support specifically for Network Operations Systems. The current licenses supporting the NIPR system are exclusively VMware, and it is critical that renewal licenses remain consistent with this brand to prevent software failure. The justification for this sole source award includes: - The necessity to maintain existing VMware licenses to avoid increased costs and potential service disruptions. - Compliance with DAF's mandatory use of DISA VMware by Broadcom BPA, which requires all DAF organizations to procure new and renewal Broadcom VMware software licenses through this agreement. This includes software maintenance, support renewals, product upgrades, and technical services. Place of Performance The performance will occur at locations designated by the Department of the Air Force.

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