VMware by Broadcom VSphere application (VCF-CLD-FND)

SOL #: FA4600_VMware_or_EqualSources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA4600 55 CONS PKP

OFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113, United States

Place of Performance

St Columbans, NE

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

Support Services For Activities Involved With Application Development And Support To Include Analysis, Design, Development, Coding, Testing, And Release Packaging, As Well As Support Of Off The Shelf Business Applications. (DA01)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1da4e150f4a047a798002256ea08cd36/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 13, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 16, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 30, 2026, 3:00 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 55th Contracting Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, NE, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research regarding VMware by Broadcom VSphere application (VCF-CLD-FND). The government intends to award a contract to Carahsoft Technology Corporation under an "Other than full and open competition" justification. However, they are seeking capabilities statements from offerors who can provide an alternative source that meets the same capabilities as VMWare Cloud Foundation, Product ID VCF-CLD-FND, and can communicate with existing software. Responses are due by March 30, 2026, at 11 AM CDT.

Scope of Work

This requirement is for the sustainment of current software provided by Broadcom (VMware Cloud Foundation) for the Network Virtual Environment, specifically for 702 Core Licenses for Virtual Data Center services supporting the 55th Wing. The scope includes:

Virtual Datacenter Infrastructure Software Licenses: Provision of software licenses and 24/7 telephone support.
Software Procurement: Ensuring compatibility, security, and long-term support, utilizing the DoD ESI program where possible.
Support and Maintenance: The software manufacturer must provide ongoing support, escalation procedures, proactive maintenance, security updates, and patches at no additional cost.

Licensing Requirements

Specific licensing needs for VMWare Cloud Foundation (Part Number: VCF-CLD-FND) are detailed:

Base Year (ending Aug 5, 2026): 702 licenses.
Option Year 1 (ending Aug 5, 2027): 638 licenses.
Option Year 2 (ending Aug 5, 2028): 638 licenses.
Option Year 3 (ending Aug 5, 2029): 638 licenses.
Option Year 4 (ending Aug 5, 2030): 638 licenses.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS: 541519
PSC: DA01
Response Due: March 30, 2026, 11 AM CDT
Published: March 16, 2026
Place of Performance: St Columbans, NE

Submission Instructions

Offerors with alternative solutions must submit a capabilities statement with technical data supporting their offering to jake.freligh@us.af.mil and jacob.davis.56@us.af.mil. This is not a request for quotes or proposals, and a formal solicitation, if issued, will be announced separately.