Ansible Red Hat

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for RedHat Ansible Tower 3.8. It outlines the requirements for procuring this software.

• The primary deliverable is "Ansible Tower 3.8".

• A quantity of 3 each is specified.

• The pricing arrangement is "Firm Fixed Price".

• The document details various FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference, which will form the terms and conditions of the contract.

• Evaluation will be based on Price and Technical Capability/Approach.

• A quote must be rated "ACCEPTABLE" for Technical Capability to be eligible for award.

• The government may request data to support price reasonableness.

• The document lists numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to small business set-asides, but specific set-aside information for this opportunity is not explicitly detailed in the provided pages.

• The document includes extensive contract clauses, including those related to payment instructions (WAWF), contract administration, and offeror representations and certifications.

• Delivery is requested by May 01, 2026, to NSWC CARDEROCK, BETHESDA, MD.

• Inspection and Acceptance will occur at the Destination (Both).

Other / Unclassified

This memorandum justifies a non-competitive procurement action under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). It cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 8.405-6 as the basis for soliciting from a single source.

• Manufacturer: DLT Solutions (2411 Dulles Corner Park, Suite 800, Herndon, VA 20171)
• Item/Service: Red Hat Ansible, an open-source automation engine critical for standardizing configurations, automating IT tasks, and managing Linux systems.
• Reason for Sole Source:
  • Exclusive Licensing Agreement: The purchase is mandated through the Department of the Navy (DON) Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) awarded to DLT Solutions LLC under contract # N0018922FR009. DLT Solutions is the only authorized distributor for Red Hat products under this DON BPA.
  • Federal Supply Schedules (FSS): The requirement is unique and highly specialized, with only one source capable of providing the necessary quality.

Failure to renew the Red Hat Ansible license would result in the loss of the ability to efficiently and securely manage Linux systems, introducing significant security risks and impeding the RDT&E mission's operational effectiveness.

This document indicates that a procurement for Red Hat Ansible software, managed through DLT Solutions under a specific DON ELA, will not be competitively solicited. Vendors not authorized under this specific ELA will not be eligible to bid on this particular requirement.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a notice of intent to solicit for Red Hat software licenses on a sole-source basis. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) requires Ansible Tower licenses, available solely through Red Hat's reseller DLT Solutions, LLC, under a DOD Electronics License Agreement (ELA). The government intends to negotiate with only one source per FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) due to the ELA being a mandatory source for the Department of the Navy (DON).

• Ansible Tower licenses.

• Compliant material is available solely from DLT Solutions, LLC.

• The proposed action is for a firm fixed-price purchase order.

• Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used.

• This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals.

• Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement by 12:00 PM Noon on April 14, 2026.

• All responses received by the deadline will be considered by the Government to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.

• NAICS Code: 541519

• Business Size Standard: $34 million

• Solicited on a sole-source basis to DLT Solutions, LLC.

• Inquiries should be directed to Michael Bonaiuto at michael.j.bonaiuto.civ@us.navy.mil.