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VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Licensing

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RFI1812478Federal

Submission Closed05/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The 87th Contracting Squadron is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable vendors for VMware Cloud Foundation software licensing, with no intent to award a contract at this time. The requirement is strictly for software licensing and standard manufacturer support, excluding any hardware, installation, or on-site labor. The Government seeks 256 annual VMware Cloud Foundation license subscriptions for a base period from February 1, 2026, through August 5, 2026, with four optional one-year renewal periods extending through August 5, 2030. Each license must include full manufacturer support covering software updates, security patches, and remote technical support for the entire license duration. Deliverables are entirely electronic, consisting exclusively of valid license keys and proof of entitlement, to be provided directly to the designated Government Point of Contact upon any future award. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, requiring respondents to disclose their small business status and participation in programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB. Vendors must confirm they are authorized resellers or distributors of VMware Cloud Foundation through an approved VMware channel. Responses must describe capability to meet these requirements and are due by May 25, 2026, via email to the designated point of contact. No pricing, contract value, or formal evaluation criteria are provided, as this RFI is purely for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or binding commitment from the Government.

General Info

87th Contracting Squadron seeks VMware Cloud Foundation licenses with support, subscription, no hardware, responses due May 25, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4484 87 Cons PkView Agency

NAICS

541519 - Other Computer Related ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

CAPE MAY CH, NJ, 08641, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

(1)

VMware Cloud Foundation Software Licensing SOW

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 18

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 25

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4484 87 Cons Pk

Contacts1 person available

OfficeJB MDL, NJ, 08641, USA

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Department Of Defense → FA4484 87 Cons Pk

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Office AddressJB MDL, NJ, 08641, USA

Contacts

Theodore Hyatt

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The 87th Contracting Squadron is seeking information from industry for the purpose of conducting market research for VMware Cloud Foundation software licensing. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or any other type of contractual document.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ). NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

Statement of Characteristics

The 87th Communications Squadron requires enterprise-grade virtualization software licensing to support its IT infrastructure. The requested VMware Cloud Foundation software licensing is intended to sustain and modernize critical environment functionality, support mission readiness, and maintain operational efficiency.

Specifications

The Government is seeking sources capable of providing VMware Cloud Foundation software licenses and standard manufacturer support. This requirement is strictly for software and licensing only. No hardware installation, site readiness validation, physical decommissioning services, or on-site labor are required.

The anticipated requirement includes VMware Cloud Foundation annual subscription licensing for a base year, with optional additional licensing periods for Option Years 1 through 4. The contractor shall provide the exact software part numbers and quantities identified in the Statement of Work, to include VMware Cloud Foundation annual subscription licensing and any required external ordering fee.

The requested licensing must include a standard manufacturer software subscription and support coverage for the duration of the active license term. Support shall include access to all software updates, security patches, and remote technical support provided by the vendor. The primary deliverable is proof of entitlement and license keys, provided electronically to the designated Government Point of Contact upon award.

The anticipated periods of performance are as follows:

Base Year: 02/01/2026 – 08/05/2026
Option Year 1: 08/06/2026 – 08/05/2027
Option Year 2: 08/06/2027 – 08/05/2028
Option Year 3: 08/06/2028 – 08/05/2029
Option Year 4: 08/06/2029 – 08/05/2030

For full requirement details, please refer to Attachment 1 - VMware Cloud Foundation Software Licensing SOW.

Information Requested

Capability of providing the required VMware Cloud Foundation software licensing and associated manufacturer support.
Confirmation that the contractor can provide the required licenses, proof of entitlement, and license keys electronically upon award.
Small business size status of the company, including any small business socioeconomic contracting programs, such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, that your firm is registered under.
Whether the company is an authorized reseller, distributor, or otherwise capable of providing VMware Cloud Foundation licensing through an approved channel.

Response Guidelines

Responses must specifically describe the contractor’s capability to fulfill the requirement as stated in the Statement of Work and meet the requirements outlined in this RFI. Companies who wish to respond to this RFI should send responses via email no later than 25 May 2026 to A1C Theodore Hyatt at theodore.hyatt@us.af.mil.

Questions

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by email to A1C Theodore Hyatt at theodore.hyatt@us.af.mil. The Government will not reimburse companies for any costs associated with the submission of their responses.

Disclaimer

The issuance of this sources sought is being done strictly for the purpose of market research. This sources sought will be the basis for collecting information on capabilities available and is being issued solely for information and planning purposes. All information contained in this sources sought is preliminary and subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. Issuance of this sources sought will not result in contract award and is not to be construed as any form of commitment on behalf of the Government. The Government will not reimburse companies for any costs associated with the submission of their responses.