Intent to Sole Source - VMware Voice Software and License Renewal

The US Air Force is seeking to award a sole source contract for the renewal of VMware licenses and technical support for Voice Systems Operation. The current licenses are VMware and require the renewal licenses to be the exact brand to prevent software failure. The contract will be awarded to Carahsoft Technology Corp. due to a mandatory use of DISA VMware by Broadcom Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). • The contract is for the renewal of VMware licenses and technical support. • The current licenses are VMware and require the renewal licenses to be the exact brand. • The contract will be awarded to Carahsoft Technology Corp. due to a mandatory use of DISA VMware by Broadcom BPA. • The US Air Force conducted market research via Ability One and FPI UNICOR websites and posted a Sources Sought to GSA Advantage, but received no responses. • The contract is expected to be awarded without competition due to the mandatory use of DISA VMware by Broadcom BPA.