Intent to Sole Source - VMware NIPR Software and License Renewal

The U.S. Air Force, through the 81st Contracting Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, intends to award a sole source contract to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for the renewal of VMware NIPR software licenses and associated technical support services, pursuant to FAR 6.104-2(a) and FAR 12.102(a), as only one source is capable of meeting the government’s requirements. This action is mandated by the Defense Information Systems Agency’s VMware by Broadcom Blanket Purchase Agreement, which designates Carahsoft as the exclusive authorized reseller, thereby precluding competition. The solicitation, identified by number FA301026Q58166892, was posted on May 7, 2026, with responses due by 8:00 AM CDT on May 8, 2026, to be submitted exclusively via email to macey.behee@us.af.mil. Interested parties may submit a quote or capability statement, though no competitive evaluation process will be conducted, and the government retains full discretion to determine whether to proceed without competition. Performance will occur in Biloxi, Mississippi, with contract administration handled by the contracting office at Keesler AFB. The contract is expected to be firm-fixed-price, aligned with commercial item acquisition practices under FAR Part 12, and governed by Department of the Air Force Manual 17-1203, Section 3.2, which enforces mandatory compliance with the DISA BPA. No pricing details, delivery schedules, inspection criteria, packaging requirements, or evaluation factors are specified in the documentation, as the procurement is non-competitive and based solely on regulatory constraint and technical necessity. While the NAICS code 513210 identifies the category as software publishing, no socioeconomic certifications, representation forms, or clause-specific provisions are included in the submission materials, indicating that such information, if required, was submitted separately through SAM.gov or other administrative channels.