VMWare Cloud Foundation 5
ID: SpRCO25RFI004Type: Sources Sought
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Software Publishers (513210)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0642406d761942e58a43f35fd0864dfd/view
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    The United States Space Force is seeking small business vendors for the procurement of VMWare Cloud Foundation 5, as part of a Sources Sought notice. This opportunity aims to identify qualified suppliers who can provide software solutions that enhance cloud infrastructure capabilities at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. The VMWare Cloud Foundation is critical for modernizing IT infrastructure and supporting various operational needs within the military. Interested parties should reach out to Ally Pierce at allyson.pierce.1.ctr@spaceforce.mil or Jennifer Wilterdink at jennifer.wilterdink.1@spaceforce.mil for further details regarding this total small business set-aside opportunity.

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    Ally Pierce
    allyson.pierce.1.ctr@spaceforce.mil
    Jennifer Wilterdink
    jennifer.wilterdink.1@spaceforce.mil
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