Microsoft Azure compute services
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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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole-source contract to Dell Federal Systems L.P. for Microsoft Azure compute services. This procurement is essential for maintaining compatibility with existing infrastructure, ensuring continuity of cloud operations, and meeting federal security requirements. Interested vendors believing they can meet these requirements must submit a written capability statement by March 19, 2026.
Purpose & Justification
The CDC requires Microsoft Azure compute resources to support its mission-critical cloud workloads. Dell Federal Systems L.P. has been identified as the only authorized vendor capable of providing these services while ensuring seamless integration with current infrastructure, consistent licensing management, and uninterrupted support. The award will be made under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(b)(1) and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which permits sole-source procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements.
Scope of Work
The procurement is specifically limited to Azure compute capacity and the associated Azure monetary commitments. These services are crucial for secure, scalable cloud operations across the agency.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Sole Source Justification)
- Intended Awardee: Dell Federal Systems L.P.
- NAICS Code: 518210 – Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
- Product Service Code: DK10 – Cloud Solutions Delivered As A Service
- Place of Performance: Atlanta, GA, United States
- Published Date: March 5, 2026
Response Information
- Capability Statement Due: March 19, 2026, by 7:00 PM ET
- Submission: Written statements via email to Ronalda Ohio (uex0@cdc.gov). Verbal requests will not be accepted.
- Note: This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. All received capability and pricing information will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted, but the Government's decision not to compete is at its sole discretion.