Sources Sought RedHat VMWare SAM.docx

The 42d Contracting Squadron, Maxwell AFB, AL is requesting information from industry that can renew the support / maintenance of the Red Hat Linux Operating System in support of the Air Force Legal Operations Agency at Maxwell AFB, AL. The Government is seeking information from industry to assist in determining what types of products and capabilities are available in the market for this type of requirement outlined in the attached DRAFT Statement of Requirements (SOR).

NOTES OF IMPORTANCE:

1. A solicitation does not exist for this requirement. This is only a sources sought synopsis, so please do not submit quotes. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this sources sought.

2. If the Government decides to pursue a solicitation, portions of your responses to this sources sought may be incorporated into the final solicitation. Respondents are discouraged from submitting any information deemed competition-sensitive or proprietary.

3. Respondents will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred in responding to this sources sought. Information submitted will not be returned to the respective respondents.

4. Oral submissions of information will not be considered in response to this sources sought.

To assist the Government in developing a potential acquisition strategy, please provide the following information:

1. GENERAL INFORMATON:

a. Company name, address, point of contact, voice and fax telephone numbers and e-mail address.

b. Type of business, (i.e., small, 8a, woman-owned, Hub Zone, serviced-disabled veteran-owned small business, large business, etc.). Please provide CAGE Code and UEI Number.

c. Under which NAICS code does your company usually provide the requirements described in the attached SOR?

d. Please describe any customary commercial contract terms or conditions that you feel would make any resulting contract more effective if applicable.

2. CAPABILITIES: The Government is seeking qualified, experienced sources interested in meeting the requirements of the attached “draft” SOR. Please address the following regarding your capabilities in meeting the requirements contained in the attached “draft “SOR.

a. Can your company meet the requirement by providing the specific brand-named item “Red Hat Linux Operating System”? If so, please indicate so in your company’s response.

b. If your company can provide an “or equal” product that will meet the minimum specifications listed in the attached SOR, please provide the product name, item number, and specifications. Additionally, if you are providing an “or equal” product, please refer the following statement below.

c. Specify the brand names of the requested equipment that your company will provide to meet this requirement. Please note that all equipment must be compatible with existing Red Hat equipment to be considered an acceptable “or equal” product.

d. Can your company meet this requirement via your SAM Schedule? If so, please provide supporting documentation to verify the items are available via SAM (price list, product sheet, etc.) A bill of material or product list are acceptable, but it is imperative the Government validates items are available from your schedule and not open market items.

3. RESPONSES: Responses to this sources sought shall be uploaded to SAM or sent via email to the points of contact identified below. The due date and time for responses to this sources sought is at 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on Monday, 12 August, 2024.

A1C Marc Engel (Contract Specialist) @ marc.engel@us.af.mil (334)953-3079, and Jeremy Kersey (Contracting Officer) @ jeremy.kersey.1@us.af.mil (334)953-3526.

Attachment:

“Draft” Statement of Requirements (SOR)