VMware by Broadcom VSphere application (VCF-CLD-FND)
Archived on April 14, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: Note that this is NOT a request for quotes or proposals; the 55th Contracting Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, NE, is seeking information for market research purposes only for the following items listed below:
The government intends to award a contract to Carahsoft Technology Corporation for the requirement of VMWare Cloud Foundations, as required on DOW ESI https://www.esi.mil/. This sources sought is being posted in support of an "Other than full and open competition" justification in accordance with FAR 6.103-1. If offerors have an alternative source that can meet the same capabilities as VMWare Cloud Foundation, Product ID VCF-CLD-FND, and the product is able to communicate appropriately with other products on this software, please submit a capabilities statement with technical data supporting the alternative offering to jake.freligh@us.af.mil and jacob.davis.56@us.af.mil prior to 30 March 2026 at 11 AM CDT.
The NAICS for this product will be 541519 and PSC DA01. If you believe this incorrect, please feel free to let me know what NAICS/PSC better fits the criteria.
IF A SOLICITATION IS ISSUED IT WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement.
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Document | Source | Agency | Posted Date | File Size | Actions | |
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| Sources Sought | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | Mar 18, 2026 | 188.97 KB | |||
| Sources Sought | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | Mar 18, 2026 | 16 KB |
Lifecycle
FA4600_VMware_or_Equal- Market Research
Pre-solicitation or formal solicitation typically follows within 30–180 days. (estimate)
- 2×Market ResearchCurrentMar 13, 2026
VMware by Broadcom VSphere application (VCF-CLD-FND)
Similar Opportunities
Title | Phase | Agency | NAICS | Set Aside | Posted | Deadline | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Award of a modification to Task Order FA873022F8506 to extend the period of performance and increase the overall ceiling price on a sole source basis. | Sole Source / J&A | 541512 | No Set-Aside | 10/15/2026 | Open | 0, NE | |
*****AMENDMENT 1, 5 Oct 2026***** The following documents have been uploaded and must be reviewed before making a quotation: CSS FA813226Q0058 - Furnace Interface Upgrade - Amendment 1 Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement (PWS), Revised 2 Oct 2026 Attachment 2 - Appendix A (Equipment List) Attachment 3 - Appendix C (Safety) Attachment 4 - OC-ALC Operating Instruction 21-103 (referred to in the PWS in section 1.15, 1.16, 1.17) Attachment 5 - Questions & Answers Furnace Interface Upgrade - See Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement, for complete requirement and specification details. | Solicitation | 541519 | Total Small Business Set-Aside | 10/05/2026 | 10/13/2026 | 0, OK | |
Furnace Interface Upgrade - See Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement, for complete requirement and specification details. | Solicitation | 541519 | Total Small Business Set-Aside | 09/29/2026 | 10/13/2026 | 0, OK | |
FY26 Drone Course EquipmentNotice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s):This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.All quotes must be valid through 31 March 2026Response Date: 17 December 2025 @ 10:00 AM CSTSpecific Instructions. To be considered for technical evaluation, offerors must submit a completed Excel spreadsheet, provided as Attachment 1 to this Request for Quote. Failure to submit a completed Excel spreadsheet may result in your proposal being deemed technically unacceptable and ineligible for award. The Government reserves the right to reject proposals that are incomplete, improperly formatted, or contain inaccurate or misleading information. Submit written offers only, oral offers will not be accepted. Please respond to this RFQ by providing the following information in this document.PIEE Submission. Offerors SHALL deliver proposal through the Solicitation Module in Procurement Integrated Environment (PIEE). Offerors are responsible for ensuring PIEE registration and any training needed is completed prior to anticipated solicitationclosing date. See links below: Vendor Registration: https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/cap/docs/pieePIEE_Solicitation_Module_Vendor_Access_Instructions.pdf Solicitation Module Training: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtmlThe North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 541519. The Product Service Code (PSC)is 7A21. The Size Standard for this NAICS is 150 Employees. Evaluation of commercial items in accordance with FAR 52.212-2will be utilized using lowest price technically acceptable. | Combined Synopsis | 541519 | Total Small Business Set-Aside | 12/12/2025 | 12/17/2025 | - | |
NO RESPONSES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNDER THIS CSO UNTIL A CALL IS POSTED This BES CSO is being posted as a pre-solcitation notice to industry in anticipation of potential opportunities to come. No responses of any kind shall be submitted at this time. Future calls will prescribe submission info. | Pre-Solicitation | 541519 | No Set-Aside | 10/06/2026 | Open | - |
Additional Details
Solicitation Number
FA4600_VMware_or_Equal
Archive Date
Apr 14, 2026
Office Address
OFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113