VMWare Cloud Foundation Software (SW) License Renewal
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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
This is an Award Notice for the VMWare Cloud Foundation Software (SW) License Renewal for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Digital Capabilities Directorate (AFRL/IZ) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. This procurement is justified as a sole source under FAR 8.405-6 due to VMWare being the only capable solution that meets AFRL/IZ's comprehensive Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platform requirements without significant mission impacts or duplicative costs. The procurement is conducted through the DISA Joint Enterprise License Agreement (BPA) with Carahsoft Technology Corp as the sole reseller.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a one-year license for VMWare Cloud Foundation, with four subsequent option years. This includes an integrated private cloud IaaS solution providing enterprise-class compute, networking, storage, management, and security. Key deliverables support isolated workload domains, scalability improvements, enhanced SDDC manager, and life-cycle management, ensuring integration with existing infrastructure across all endpoints. This renewal supports the AFRDMI and EBS programs.
Contract Details
- Contracting Activity: AFRL/PKI
- Authority: Multiple Award Schedule Program (FAR 8.405-6)
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: March 24, 2026 - August 5, 2026
- Option Year 1: August 6, 2026 - August 5, 2027
- Option Year 2: August 6, 2027 - August 5, 2028
- Option Year 3: August 6, 2028 - August 5, 2029
- Option Year 4: August 6, 2029 - August 5, 2030
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source Justification)
- Place of Performance: Wright Patterson AFB, OH
Justification for Sole Source
VMWare is identified as the only solution capable of meeting AFRL/IZ's requirements without necessitating a costly and time-consuming redesign of the existing architecture. Market research confirmed that alternative products do not meet or cannot be modified to meet AFRL's specific needs. The acquisition leverages the DISA Joint Enterprise License Agreement (BPA #HC108425A0002), where Carahsoft Technology Corp is the sole authorized reseller for VMWare. AFRL/DCD will continue market research for future full and open competition.