Microsoft SQL Server License

This government solicitation, N0018926QW177, is an RFP for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) for Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Standard Edition Perpetual 1 Server Licenses and User CALs. The solicitation was issued by NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK with an offer due date of May 26, 2026. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, with delivery of the software and user licenses required by July 31, 2026, and a final delivery date for items 0001 and 0002 by November 13, 2026. Key clauses include requirements for electronic submission of payment requests via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and specific instructions for contractors regarding transportation and payment. The document also incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference and full text, addressing topics such as combating trafficking in persons, prohibition on foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems, and authorized deviations in clauses. The acquisition is set aside for WOSB, with a NAICS code of 513210.

The Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) requires Microsoft SQL Server 2025 licenses to upgrade its database instances and maintain security compliance. This justification for a brand-name acquisition outlines the need for two server licenses and fifteen personnel licenses, which are perpetual and do not require renewal. The new licenses are needed by July 31, 2026, to replace the end-of-life SQL Server 2016 licenses. The primary reason for restricting the purchase to Microsoft is compatibility with NSMRL's existing Windows Server 2019 operating systems, current SQL Server database backup files, and proprietary SQL language scripts. Migrating to an alternative database system would demand significant time and expertise, whereas SQL Server 2025 offers ongoing support, updates, and seamless integration with the existing Microsoft Server infrastructure, along with free productivity tools. This brand-name action is certified as a minimum government requirement.