Anticipated Sole Source to Carahsoft Technologies
Archived on May 6, 2026. Presolicitation posted by DEPT OF DEFENSE (DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE) on April 6, 2026. Solicitation F1S0AQ5344A001.
NAICS 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services). Set-aside: No Set aside used. Place of performance: Edwards, California. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
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This is a presolicitation notice; this is not a solicitation for a Request for Proposal, Invitation to Bid, or a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZG will take procurement action in the matter. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this posting or any follow-up information requests.
The purpose of this notification is to inform industry of the USAF’s intent of contract action and possibly gain knowledge of other potentially qualified sources and their size classifications (small business, large business, etc.) please do not request a copy of solicitation, as one does not exist.
The AFTC Contracting Directorate (AFTC/PZZG), Edwards AFB intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.103-1, to Carahsoft Technology Corp 11493 SUNSET HILLS RD, STE 100, RESTON, VA 20190 USA
The applicable NAICS is 518210; Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services, with a size standard of $40M.
The following is a brief description of the acquisition requirements:
1. Vmware for 411 FLTS office on Edwards Air Force Base.
There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement
The response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e. Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.).
All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the government representative to evaluate and determine if it can meet the requirement.
The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider, and facilitate, the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Ombudsman terms and conditions, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil.
Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 09:00 a.m., Pacific Daylight Time, 21 April 2026. Responses should be submitted via email to: Contract Specialist Abel Alcantar, E-mail: abel.alcantar.1@us.af.mil or Contracting Officer TSgt Jamil Minosa, Email: jamil.minosa.2@us.af.mil.
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F1S0AQ5344A001- Pre-Solicitation
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- Pre-SolicitationCurrentApr 6, 2026
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Additional Details
Solicitation Number
F1S0AQ5344A001
Archive Date
May 6, 2026
Office Address
EDWARDS AFB, CA, 93524-1185