Virtual Suite Upgrade
SOL #: FA483026Q0035Sources Sought
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA4830 23 CONS CC
MOODY AFB, GA, 31699-1700, United States
Place of Performance
Fort Moore, GA
NAICS
Computer Systems Design Services (541512)
PSC
Support Services For Delivery Processes Including It Service Management (Itsm), Project Program And Portfolio (Ppm), And Operations Centers (Noc, Goc). Itsm Processes Include Incident, Problem And Change Management Services As Part Of The Itsm Program. It Project Management Includes Support For Agile And Continuous Improvement/Development (Ci/Cd). (DD01)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
May 18, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 20, 2026, 6:00 PM
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 is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for a Virtual Suite Upgrade at Moody Air Force Base, GA. This initiative aims to transition existing Cisco infrastructure to a multi-site high-availability architecture by deploying new Cisco UCS-C220 M8S servers and a VMware vSAN storage layer. The goal is to provide resilient failover capabilities for current workloads. Responses are due May 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves a complete replacement of an existing, non-compliant hardware and software platform.
- Product: Procure and install two (2) new Cisco UCS-C220-M8S hyper-converged servers with necessary components, including Cisco Intersight SaaS licensing for three years.
- Service: Provide professional engineering services to:
- Deploy servers across two separate buildings.
- Configure a VMware vSAN cluster for a resilient, high-availability storage tier.
- Configure VMware HA (High Availability) and vMotion for automatic failover of virtual machine workloads.
- Provide On-the-Job Training (OJT) to government personnel.
- Deliver comprehensive "As-Built" diagrams and configuration documentation.
- Configure all applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
- Integrate M8S and M6 nodes into a unified vCenter management instance.
- Conduct "Building Isolation" and "Host Failure" testing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: May 18, 2026
- Delivery Lead Time: Hardware has a 132-day After Receipt of Order (ARO) lead time.
- Sustainment: Software-as-a-service and support licensing through March 2029.
Requirements for Response
Interested parties must submit:
- Company name, address, CAGE Code, SAM UEI, and main point of contact.
- A capability statement demonstrating ability to meet the requirement.
- Recent related work history.
- Socio-economic status (e.g., large business, small business, 8(a)).
- The email subject line must include the Sources Sought ID: FA483026Q0035.
Special Requirements
- Security Clearance: Technicians performing on-site engineering services must possess and maintain an active Military Secret security classification.
- Government Furnished: The government will provide required low-latency 10Gb/25Gb network connectivity between the two installation buildings.
- Standards: Solution must comply with DISA STIGs and DoD directives prohibiting EOL software. Implementation should adhere to industry best practices for VMware vSAN stretched clusters.
- Place of Performance: Moody AFB Buildings 454, 803, and other necessary locations.
- Base Access: Requires providing personnel details 14 days prior to arrival and LEADS background checks.
People
Points of Contact
SSgt Justin DeJesusPRIMARY
Erick BoswellSECONDARY
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Posted: May 18, 2026