N0017326Q5325 - vmware renewal

Closed Special Notice Posted

Solicitation number
N0017326Q5325
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Welcome, Maryland 20693, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Research Laboratory issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source purchase order to Carahsoft Technology Corp., Reston, Virginia, for VMware Cloud Foundation software with a response deadline of August 26, 2026. This procurement is restricted to a single source and will not be competed absent clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government.

NRL seeks 1,296 units of VMware Cloud Foundation (Annual BSO 14.2), classified under NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and PSC 7A21 (IT and Telecom—Business Application Software). The purchase will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR 13.106-1(b), with a ceiling at the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.

Interested parties may submit written responses by August 26, 2026, identifying their capability and demonstrating why competition would prove advantageous to the Government. Responses will be evaluated solely to inform the Government's discretionary decision whether to open the procurement to competition. No solicitation package is available, and email requests for capability information will not be honored. Respondents must reference Notice of Intent N0017326Q5325 in all correspondence and subject lines. No cost reimbursement will be provided for capability submissions.

Notice text

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP. (Vendor Name) of RESTON, VIRGINIA(City & State) to furnish: ____ See Attached Schedule of Supplies/Services __X___ See Chart Below
Line Item: 1
Description: VMware Cloud Foundation (Please contact Carahsoft prior to ordering for assistance determining required core count) AnnualBSO 14.2
Quantity: 1296

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541519 with the size standard of LARGE.

The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 7A21.
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:
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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N0017326Q5325 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.

Files

File Type Posted
N0017326Q5325 - Sole Source Notice Intent (SSI).pdf PDF

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