Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Omnissa Horizon VMWare
ID: F4F5BE4201A001Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8604 AFLCMC PZIWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7228, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/adabaff58aeb46eab7a503159562e960/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson AFB, intends to negotiate a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract for the renewal of the Omnissa Horizon Subscription Maintenance for one year. This procurement is essential for maintaining the existing virtual computing resources and enhancing virtual desktop capabilities, as the unique qualifications of OARnet make it the only viable source for the required maintenance and support, following a prior agreement established in 2014. The decision to pursue a sole source contract is supported by market research indicating that alternative vendors would incur significantly higher costs, with OARnet providing a potential 50% cost reduction through educational pricing. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals within five days of this notice, and for further inquiries, they can contact Jessica Foster at jessica.foster.16@us.af.mil or Lisa Belew at lisa.belew@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jessica Foster
    jessica.foster.16@us.af.mil
    Lisa Belew
    lisa.belew@us.af.mil
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    Limited Sources Justification and Approval_Redacted.pdf
    The document outlines a Limited Sources Justification and Approval (J&A) for the subscription upgrade of existing virtual computing resources via OARnet's VMware Horizon Enterprise licenses. It emphasizes the unique qualifications of OARnet as the sole source for maintenance and support due to a prior agreement established in 2014. The upgrade is aimed at enhancing virtual desktop capabilities while avoiding substantial costs associated with alternative vendors. This J&A cites market research indicating that comparable offerings without academic pricing would result in a significant cost increase. The Contracting Officer concludes that OARnet offers the best value, citing a potential 50% cost reduction through educational pricing. To address future acquisition barriers, the agency commits to exploring commercial software solutions and evaluating market trends, ensuring comprehensive consideration for upcoming acquisitions. Overall, the document serves to validate the choice of a single source supplier while outlining fiscal prudence and compliance with procurement regulations.
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