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The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) is seeking to procure VMware Cloud Foundation 5 (Part No. VCF-CLD-FND-5) software licensing and support for the SRF Yokosuka data center network in Japan. The solicitation is specifically targeted at authorized ESI/NASA SEWP holders, with a focus on obtaining Software Assurance through Carahsoft Technology Corp., the Department of Navy's Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) contractor for VMware. The government intends to award a firm fixed-price supply/service contract using FAR Parts 12 and 13, with evaluation criteria based on best value considering price, delivery lead times, and past performance. The solicitation was issued on June 6, 2025, with offers due by July 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM, covering a contract period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The procurement is being conducted on a brand-specific basis with Broadcom Inc. as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific small business designation, though it is restricted to small businesses with NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers). The procurement involves 360 units of VMware Cloud Foundation 5, supporting the SRF and JRMC Yokosuka infrastructure in Japan. The primary objective of this procurement is to renew Software Assurance, ensuring licensing agreement adherence and minimizing infrastructure security risks. The contract will be executed through the existing BPA Number N66001-24-A-0034, with Carahsoft as the designated contractor. The software licensing supports critical data center network compliance and infrastructure maintenance, with the procurement specifically restricting purchases to authorized VMware distributors. The place of performance is Kanagawa, Japan, highlighting the international scope of this naval supply contract.