The NAVSUP FLCSD intends to issue a Brand Name sole source order for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, in accordance with FAR Part 12 and 13

The Department of Defense's Naval Supply Fleet Logistics Center San Diego plans to issue a brand name sole source contract for Red Hat Enterprise Linux under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii). This procurement will be conducted by solicitation and negotiation rather than full competitive bidding. Although this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, the government will consider any quotations received by the April 12, 2022 deadline. Interested parties are invited to express their interest and demonstrate their capability to meet the requirement by submitting relevant company information via email, including details such as company name, address, point of contact, CAGE Code, DUNS number, NAICS code 541519, business size, and Tax ID number. Telephone inquiries are expressly not accepted. The contract is for commercial supplies or services classified under NAICS code 541519, with an applicable business size standard of $30 million. The award will be subject to mandatory Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses where applicable. The solicitation number is N0024422Q0089, posted on April 7, 2022, and the place of performance is associated with the Naval Supply Fleet Logistics Center in San Diego, CA. Interested vendors must submit their responses by 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on April 12, 2022, and the government retains sole discretion on whether to pursue a competitive procurement based on the responses received. Further details regarding brand name justification and the statement of work are provided in the attached documents.