ContractSources SoughtTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Licensing

DEPT OF DEFENSE• RFI1812478
Response Deadline
May 25, 2026
5 days left
Days Remaining
5
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Air Force’s 87th Contracting Squadron is conducting market research for VMware Cloud Foundation licensing to support the 87th Communications Squadron’s enterprise virtualization environment and IT infrastructure. The work is limited to software licensing and standard manufacturer support, including the specified VCF licenses, any required external ordering fee, and electronic delivery of proof of entitlement and license keys; no hardware installation or on-site services are required. The anticipated performance runs from a base year of February 1, 2026 through August 5, 2026, with four option years extending through August 5, 2030, and the place of performance is Cape May Ch, New Jersey. This is a sources sought/RFI only, and responses are due by email to A1C Theodore Hyatt at theodore.hyatt@us.af.mil no later than 25 May 2026.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541519
Other Computer Related Services
PSC Code
DA10
IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Attachment 1 - VMware Cloud Foundation Software Licensing SOW.pdf
PDF•78 KB•May 18, 2026
AI Summary
The 87th Communications Squadron (87th CS) requires VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) software licenses to modernize its virtual environment. This procurement focuses solely on software and licensing, including an external ordering fee, without hardware installation or related services. The contract covers the procurement of specific VCF-CLD-FND-A licenses and standard manufacturer support for a base year (February 1, 2026 – August 5, 2026) and four optional years, extending through August 5, 2030. The software subscription provides access to updates, security patches, and remote technical support. Deliverables include electronic provisioning of license keys and proof of entitlement to the Government Point of Contact upon award.

Related Contract Opportunities

Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 18, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 25, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 9, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA4484 87 CONS PK

Point of Contact

Name
Theodore Hyatt

Place of Performance

CAPE MAY CH, New Jersey, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

View on SAM.gov