VMWare Renewals
Overview
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PSC
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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 Navy (NSWC CARDEROCK) has awarded a Fixed Priced Contract for VMware Renewals. This award is a BPA Call made against the Department of Defense Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) N66001-24-A-0034. The award was made in accordance with FAR 8.405-1(d) and DFARS subpart 208.7402(1) due to a limited sources justification.
Scope of Work
This BPA Call covers VMware software, maintenance, cloud services, and incidental professional services. The underlying BPA, for which the Limited Sources Justification (LSJ) was prepared, aims to aggregate multiple orders and secure favorable pricing for VMware products. The scope includes VMware perpetual software products, software maintenance (Support and Subscriptions - SnS), and subscription software products. The justification highlights VMware's proprietary technology and its necessity for interoperability with existing DON systems, such as CANES and USMC networks, citing vSphere as the only commercial hypervisor and vSAN as the only virtual storage solution with DISA-approved STIGs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed Priced Contract (BPA Call)
- Awarded Against: DoD ESI BPA N66001-24-A-0034
- Authority: FAR 8.405-1(d) & DFARS subpart 208.7402(1)
- Award Date: Published April 9, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20817, United States
Justification & Evaluation
The award was not competed due to a Limited Sources Justification. The LSJ, which pertains to the establishment of the underlying BPA, was based on the proprietary nature of VMware technology and the critical need for interoperability within the DON's existing infrastructure. Market research for the BPA identified three authorized VMware resellers (Carahsoft Technology, Dell Federal, and Promark), all classified as large businesses. Best value for the BPA was determined based on low price, a current Letter of Supply from VMware, and acceptance of BPA terms and conditions.
Additional Notes
The LSJ for the BPA specifically excludes new license purchases for the VMware Horizon Suite. Orders for Horizon Suite, IaaS cloud services, and certain professional services may require separate justifications at the order level. Funding for the BPA is primarily from Operations & Maintenance (O&M) appropriations, though other appropriations may be used for specific orders.