Notice of Intent to Award to Carahsoft - Red Hat Software
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 (AFRL/RJZY) at Kirtland AFB, NM, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source purchase order to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for Red Hat renewal software. This notice is not a request for quote or proposal; Carahsoft is identified as the DoD ESI Mandatory Source for Red Hat. Questions or objections regarding this sole source intent are due by February 27, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
This requirement is for Red Hat renewal software assemblies, which are critical for supporting AFRL's ongoing corporate mission requirements. Carahsoft Technology Corp. is the designated mandatory source for Red Hat products under the DoD Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) program.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award (Sole Source)
- Anticipated Awardee: Carahsoft Technology Corp.
- PSC Code: 7379
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Size Standard: 150 employees)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source)
- Notice Published: February 25, 2026
- Questions/Objections Due: February 27, 2026
Additional Notes
This announcement serves to inform potential vendors of the government's plan to award a sole source contract. The notice will close after 15 days of its announcement, with specific questions or objections to the sole source intent due by the stated response date. Interested parties may direct questions to Rosa Davis via email at Rosa.davis.2@spaceforce.mil or by phone at 505-853-3359.