Anticipated Sole Source to Carahsoft Technologies
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force (AFTC/PZZG), Edwards AFB, intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for VMware Cloud Foundation software maintenance support for the 411 FLTS office. This presolicitation notice seeks to identify other potentially qualified sources.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for VMware Cloud Foundation software maintenance support, including:
- Global 24/7 support for Severity 1 issues.
- Fast response times for critical issues.
- Unlimited support requests and remote assistance.
- Online access to documentation, technical resources, and knowledge bases.
- Access to all software patches, updates, and upgrades throughout the contract term.
- The requirement specifies 528 units of VMware Cloud Foundation across the base year and four option years.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Call Order via DISA BPA
- Procurement Type: Anticipated Sole Source under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1)
- NAICS: 518210, Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services ($40M size standard)
- Duration: Base Year (February 1, 2026 - August 5, 2026) plus four option years.
- Place of Performance: Edwards Air Force Base, CA.
- Response Due: April 21, 2026, 09:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time.
- Published: April 6, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a presolicitation notice, not a request for proposal. Vendors who believe they can meet the described requirements should submit a complete technical package providing clear and convincing evidence of their capability. Responses should also include any special requirements for a commercial contract. The government will evaluate submissions to determine if other sources can meet the requirement.
Additional Notes
The contract will be awarded via DISA BPA, contract HC108425A0002. An Ombudsman has been appointed for this acquisition; concerns should first be addressed to the Contracting Officer. Submissions should be emailed to Contract Specialist Abel Alcantar (abel.alcantar.1@us.af.mil) or Contracting Officer TSgt Jamil Minosa (jamil.minosa.2@us.af.mil).