Intent to Sole Source - VMware Voice Software and License Renewal
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 (DEPT OF DEFENSE), specifically the FA3010 81 CONS CC office in Biloxi, MS, has issued an Intent to Sole Source for VMware Voice Software and License Renewal. The government intends to award a non-competitive contract to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for these services. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested parties may submit quotes and/or capability statements by May 8, 2026, at 8:00 AM CDT.
Scope of Requirement
This requirement is for the renewal of VMware Voice Software and Licenses. The product service code is 7B22, covering computing hardware and software products for servers and converged appliances, including physical and virtual server environments and virtualization software.
Justification for Sole Source
The decision to pursue a sole-source award is based on FAR 6.104-2(a) and FAR 12.102(a). A Single Source Justification document highlights that the current NIPR system relies on VMware, and replacing it would lead to significant cost increases and mission-critical service disruptions. Furthermore, the Department of the Air Force (DAF) has a mandatory use policy for a DISA VMware by Broadcom Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), making Broadcom (via Carahsoft) the sole and mandatory source for these requirements. Market research, including a Sources Sought notice, yielded no alternative sources capable of meeting the specific needs.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Carahsoft Technology Corp.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
- Published Date: May 7, 2026
- Place of Performance: Biloxi, MS, United States
Action for Interested Parties
While this is an intent to sole source, the government will consider all quotes received by the specified due date. However, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Capability statements and quotes should be sent via email to Ms. Macey Behee at macey.behee@us.af.mil.