Opportunity
SAM #FA301026Q58166892
Intent to Sole Source - VMware NIPR Software and License Renewal for Keesler AFB
Buyer
81st Training Wing
Posted
May 07, 2026
Respond By
May 08, 2026
Identifier
FA301026Q58166892
NAICS
513210, 423430
This notice announces the intent of the 81st Contracting Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base to award a sole source contract for VMware NIPR software and license renewal. - Agency: 81st Contracting Squadron (81 CONS CC), Keesler AFB, Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Department of the Air Force - Procurement Type: Sole source (non-competitive) - Vendor: Carahsoft Technology Corp. - OEM: VMware - Requirement: Renewal of VMware NIPR (Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network) software and licenses - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Justification: Only Carahsoft Technology Corp. is deemed capable of meeting the government's requirements for this renewal - Opportunity for Others: Interested parties may submit capability statements or quotes for consideration, but the government intends to proceed with Carahsoft - Place of Performance: Keesler AFB, Biloxi, Mississippi - No product or service line item details, quantities, or period of performance specified in the notice
Description
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for competitive quotes.
This non-competitive award is implemented by FAR 6.104-2(a) and FAR 12.102(a), as it has been deemed that only one source is available to meet this specific requirement. The Government intends to award a sole source contract to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for VMware NIPR Software and License Renewal.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all quotes received by the date specified herein will be considered by the Government.
Interested parties may identify their interest and may submit a quote and/or capability statement by 8:00 AM CDT, 8 May 2026. Capability statements and quotes shall be sent via email to macey.behee@us.af.mil.
A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.