MYSQL LICENSE

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides a clarification regarding the nature of the opportunity.

• Question: Is this a renewal or a new opportunity? If it is a renewal, the Oracle CSI # is requested.
• Answer: This is a new requirement.

This clarification confirms that the opportunity is a new requirement, not a renewal. This information is crucial for bidders to understand the context of the solicitation and to ensure they are responding to the correct type of opportunity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Brand Name Justification prepared to procure MySQL Enterprise Edition Licenses for the Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) in Europe. The anticipated funds are from Fiscal Year 2026, OMA funds, and the resultant contract will be a new Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order. The procurement is intended to limit competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

• Procurement of MySQL Enterprise Edition Licenses (On-Premises, 1-4 socket server) for a 1-year term.

• The specific version of MySQL required includes enterprise-grade features such as MySQL Fabric, Partitioning, Utilities, Enterprise Backup, Monitor, High Availability (HA), Scalability, Security, and Audit capabilities.

• The software is needed to support the operation of STIG Manager, a DoD-authorized tool for managing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), by serving as a backend for secure storage and tracking of cybersecurity compliance data.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: 1 year for the licenses.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the justification is for procurement at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

• Not applicable, as this is a justification for limited competition, not a solicitation for proposals.

• This justification cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, indicating a potential sole-source or limited competition scenario.

• The justification states that Oracle is the only reasonable source because the software is proprietary to Oracle, and only authorized resellers or Oracle Direct can provide authentic licenses and required technical support.

• The current STIG Manager implementation operates without a dedicated MySQL backend, limiting performance, scalability, and data integrity. This procurement aims to address these limitations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for MySQL Enterprise Edition (On-Premises, 1-4 Socket Server) licenses and Oracle Premier Support for MySQL. The requirement is for the Network Enterprise Technology Command, Regional Cyber Center Europe.

• Product: MySQL Enterprise Edition (On-Premises, 1-4 Socket Server) with Oracle Premier Support.

• Period of Performance: 30 March 2026 to 29 March 2027.

• Salient Characteristics: Includes Comprehensive High Availability (HA), Enterprise Grade Security and Compliance (TDE, Firewall, Audit, Authentication), Advanced Backup & Recovery, Operational Management & Monitoring, Scalability and Performance features, and Enterprise Tools & Utilities.

• Support: 24x7 Global Technical Support, MySQL Consultative Support, Maintenance & Updates, and Knowledge Base Access.

• Manufacturer: Seller must be a Manufacturer Authorized Channel Partner/Seller.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers).

• Size Standard: 47.

• Offer Due Date: 18 March 2026, 9:00 AM Arizona Standard Time.

• Submission Method: Quotes/Proposals must be received electronically via email by the designated POCs.

• Quote Requirements: Must include a detailed breakdown of the offering, delivery lead-time, POC information, and overall FINAL Price including shipping (FOB Destination).

• Evaluation: Offers will be evaluated based on the ability to meet requirements. Failure to provide sufficient detail may result in a non-responsive or unacceptable rating.

• This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside.

• Questions Deadline: 11 March 2026, 9:00 AM Arizona Standard Time. Submit questions via email to monica.a.gjerde.civ@army.mil.

• Payment: Will be made via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

• Delivery: Destination is in Germany (WACKERNHEIM).

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains two provisions related to telecommunications and video surveillance equipment and services, as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 4.2105. These provisions require offerors to represent whether they will provide or use certain "covered telecommunications equipment or services" in their offered products or services to the Government.

• FAR Clause 52.204-24: Requires offerors to represent whether they will provide covered telecommunications equipment or services. If an offeror will provide such equipment/services, they must provide detailed disclosures about the producer, a description of the equipment/services, and an explanation of their proposed use.
• FAR Clause 52.204-26: Requires offerors to represent whether they provide or use covered telecommunications equipment or services. This provision also mandates a "reasonable inquiry" to determine usage.
• Definitions for "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and "reasonable inquiry" are provided, referencing FAR Clause 52.204-25.
• Offerors are instructed to check the System for Award Management (SAM) for excluded parties.

Bidders must carefully review these provisions and accurately complete the required representations and disclosures. Failure to comply may impact an offeror's ability to be considered for award. The specific representations and disclosures required depend on whether the offeror will provide or use covered telecommunications equipment or services.