limited_sources_J_and_A_17 Jun 26_ Redacted_Redacted.pdf

This is a Limited Sources Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a brand name restriction procurement by the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Specialized Contracting Division, AFTC/PZZG.

The contracting activity seeks to acquire Broadcom/VMware licenses and renewal services for five years under Purchase Request numbers F1S0AD5357A001 and F1S0AD5356A001. The requirement includes VMware Cloud Foundation Base Year (2,136 units of Part VCF-CLD-FND and 16 units of Part ANS-VMW-ALB) with a period of performance from 1/26/26 to 1/25/27, plus four option years extending through 1/25/31 with identical quantities and annual renewal periods. The procurement is being conducted under the Multiple Award Schedule Program authority (FAR 8.405-6) and is not classified as a Bridge Action.

The justification establishes that VMware is the only viable option because the 420 FLTS CTF facility's existing system was designed and purchased in FY24 specifically for Dell Technologies hardware that requires VxRail embedded operating system functionality, which only integrates with VMware virtualization and management suite. Alternative solutions such as Nutanix were determined unsuitable due to system redesign requirements, estimated six-month program delays, $0.5M additional costs for critical spares, and invalidation of Dell Technologies warranty support. Market research identified VMware availability through ESI (limited to Department of Navy only), GSA 2GIT (Carahsoft mandatory source per Air Force Blanket Purchase Agreement HC108425A002 effective November 2024), and one Carasoft quote. The Contracting Officer determined fair and reasonable pricing through comparison with commercial pricing for similar items. The procurement was approved on 17 June 2026 by Contracting Officer Jenna Jacobson (AFTC/PZZG).