VMware vSphere Training
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 Navy, specifically the Strategic Weapons Facility, Pacific (SWFPAC), is soliciting proposals for VMware vSphere Training. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for in-person, instructor-led training for 15 personnel at Naval Base Kitsap – Bangor, Silverdale, WA. The training is critical for managing SWFPAC's standardized VMware vSphere 7 infrastructure. Offers are due April 3, 2026, at 05:00 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide a single, five-day, in-person, instructor-led training session for up to 15 students, conducted onsite at SWFPAC facilities. The training must be led by one (1) currently certified VMware Instructor (VCI) and use the official VMware curriculum. Key topics include VMware ESXi™ 7, vCenter Server® 7, vSphere® Client™, standard and distributed switches, VMFS datastores, vMotion® and Storage vMotion®, High Availability (HA) & Distributed Resource Scheduler™ (DRS), and Lifecycle Manager™. Deliverables include 15 sets of official VMware Course Materials and 15 Official VMware Certification Exam Vouchers.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Training must begin no later than September 30, 2026. The overall period of performance is from April 10, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
- NAICS Code: 611420 (Size Standard: $16,000,000.00)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 3, 2026, at 05:00 PM Local Time.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical (including delivery date), price, and past performance.
- Submission: Quotes/proposals are due by the specified date. Questions must be submitted one day prior to the closing date.
- Invoicing: Via WAWF (Wide Area WorkFlow).
Additional Notes
This acquisition has a Brand Name Requirement for OEM VMware vSphere Training, justified due to the agency's standardization on VMware vSphere 7 for mission-critical infrastructure. Only the OEM or authorized partners can provide the required training. Contractors must be able to gain base access to Naval Base Kitsap – Bangor, WA, and adhere to specific base regulations regarding vehicle passes, personnel identification, language in the workplace, political activity, potential threat assessment, contractor appearance, Operations Security (OPSEC), and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP). Training hours are 0700-1600 daily. Contact Tabbatha Austin at tabbatha.austin@swfpac.navy.mil or 360-564-3069 for inquiries.