JA RF _ 411 FLTS Vmware_Redacted.pdf

This is a Department of the Air Force Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI document) for a contract action under $10M.

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), located at Edwards AFB, California, is procuring VMWare Cloud Foundation software maintenance support through a new Firm Fixed Price Call Order to be awarded to Carahsoft via the DISA BPA contract HC108425A0002. The contracting officer is TSgt Jamil Minosa, and the Purchase Request number is F1S0AQ5344A001. The requirement covers VMWare Cloud Foundation Software for 411 FLTS with a base year running from 02/01/2026 to 08/05/2026, followed by four one-year option periods (Option 1 through Option 4) extending through 08/05/2030. The procurement includes VMWare Cloud Foundation licenses and external ordering fees calculated at 0.25% of the total order value for each period.

The justification for other than full and open competition is based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The rationale emphasizes that the required VMWare Cloud Foundation 5 software is vendor and model-specific, must interface with existing technology, include 24/7 support for critical issues with unlimited support requests, remote support, online documentation access, and software patches/updates. While VMWare is available through the ESI BPA, it is restricted to DoN use only; therefore, the Air Force is utilizing the DISA BPA as the mandatory source. Carahsoft is identified as the DISA vendor and a known supplier registered with SAM.gov. The contracting officer is responsible for determining fair and reasonable pricing per RFO Subpart 15.4, and future market research will seek alternative solutions to overcome competitive barriers.