VMware Justification & Approval
Overview
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Original Source
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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 (DEPT OF DEFENSE) has published a Justification & Approval for a sole-source award to Carahsoft Technology Corp. This action is for VMware Cloud Foundation software licenses and 24/7 telephone support for the 55th Communications Squadron's virtual datacenter infrastructure at St Columbans, NE. This justification is made on an individual basis, citing statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1).
Scope of Work
The requirement includes:
- VMware Cloud Foundation software licenses.
- 24/7 telephone support for the virtual datacenter infrastructure.
- Provision of all necessary software components, ensuring compatibility, security, and long-term support.
- Ongoing support, escalation procedures, proactive maintenance, security updates, and patches at no additional cost.
Contract Details
- Type: Call order under an existing Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) No. HC108425A0002.
- Awardee: Carahsoft Technology Corp.
- BPA Duration: 5-year ordering period with 4 one-year option periods, ending August 5, 2030.
- Base Year for this Call Order: Begins August 5, 2026.
- Product/Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software).
Justification & Authority
This sole-source award is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which states that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. A mandatory use memo from the DAF Chief Information Officer directs all DAF organizations to use the DISA VMware by Broadcom BPA for all new and renewal Broadcom VMware software licenses and maintenance. The underlying BPA was competitively awarded and serves as a unified vehicle for these services across the DoD.
Response & Eligibility
This is a justification for a sole-source award; therefore, no proposals or submissions are being sought for this specific action. A Sources Sought notice was previously posted on SAM.gov, which generated interest from 7 small businesses, but the mandatory use directive superseded the need for further competition.
Key Dates
- Published Date: May 4, 2026
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Joshua Connelly, joshua.connelly.1@us.af.mil, 402-294-4352.