Broadcom VMWare Licenses
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 (DEPT OF DEFENSE) has issued an Award Notice for the acquisition of Broadcom VMWare Licenses. This action is justified as a limited sources acquisition under FAR 8.405-6, citing that the items are peculiar to one manufacturer and essential for the agency's existing virtual infrastructure. Switching to an alternative would incur significant costs, labor, training, and potential downtime. The acquisition covers a total of five years.
Scope of Work
This award covers the acquisition of Broadcom/VMWare Licenses, including:
- VMware Cloud Foundation (Part #: VCF-CLD-FND): 2,136 units for the base year and each of the four option years.
- VMware Avi Load Balancer (Part: ANS-VMW-ALB): 16 units for the base year and each of the four option years. These licenses are critical for the agency's virtual infrastructure across all networks.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (based on a Limited Sources Justification and Approval)
- Duration: One base year (1/26/26 - 1/25/27) plus four option years, extending the Period of Performance until 1/25/2031.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Brand Name Justification).
- Award Date: February 27, 2026.
- Contracting Activity: AFTC/PZZG.
Evaluation
The justification indicates that the anticipated cost was determined to be fair and reasonable through price analysis. Market research, including outreach to Broadcom and solicitations to GSA 2GIT and NASA SEWP, yielded no responses from other vendors capable of providing compatible solutions without significant disruption.
Additional Notes
A new DAF BPA for VMWare (HC108425A0002) was identified. The agency plans to assess transitioning to alternative software in the future to promote competition.