Horizon/Omnissa Virtualization Software and Maintenance Support
ID: W519TC-24-HorizonType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RIROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/059c2bab2f4e437fb60e5cafa3e0cfc9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command – Rock Island, is seeking information from industry regarding the procurement of Horizon/Omnissa virtualization software and maintenance support. This request for information (RFI) aims to gather insights to assist in the development and planning of a potential requirement for various editions of Horizon software, including extensive license purchases for both Horizon 7 and Horizon 8, categorized by types and quantities for different term licenses. The initiative reflects a strategic effort to enhance IT infrastructure and improve operational efficiency within government agencies. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capability statements to the designated contacts by September 11, 2024, with further details available through the provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Maria Baskovic
    maria.g.baskovic.civ@army.mil
    Irene Kremer-Palmer
    irene.m.kremer-palmer.civ@army.mil
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    DRAFT RFI Products.pdf
    The document outlines a series of license purchases for various editions of the Horizon software, categorized by types and quantities for different term licenses. It details the acquisition of licenses for Horizon 7 and Horizon 8, both in Enterprise and Standard editions, including specific packs for concurrent and named users. The quantities listed indicate extensive deployments, highlighting significant investments in IT infrastructure over multiple terms. The total number of licenses accumulates to a substantial figure across several types, with additions for both one-year and three-year licenses. The structure of the file presents quantities under each software edition, showing a breakdown of needs across potential base and option years of contracts. This file is a part of federal and state/local RFPs, indicating a government initiative to enhance digital services, likely to improve operational efficiency and user accessibility within its agencies. Overall, it reflects strategic planning for software resource management in the public sector.
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