# VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Licensing Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/rfi1812478 - Solicitation number: RFI1812478 - Notice type: Sources sought - Status: Closed. Deadline was May 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Air Force - Agency: Department of the Air Force - Contracting office: FA4484 87 Cons PK (FA4484) - NAICS: 541519 Other Computer Related Services - Product or service code: DA10 Support services, delivered as a service contract (SaaS or Subscription) involved with the analysis, design, development, code, test and release packaging services associated with application development projects, as well as off-the-shelf Business software. - Set-aside: Total small business set-aside - Place of performance: Joint Base MDL, New Jersey - County: Burlington County (FIPS 34005). https://abierto.us/counties/burlington-county-nj-34005 - First posted: May 18, 2026 - Last posted: May 18, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2af8a99d9cc44938afb93642c959fff4/view ## Description The 87th Contracting Squadron is seeking information from industry for the purpose of conducting market research for VMware Cloud Foundation software licensing. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or any other type of contractual document. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ). NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. Statement of Characteristics The 87th Communications Squadron requires enterprise-grade virtualization software licensing to support its IT infrastructure. The requested VMware Cloud Foundation software licensing is intended to sustain and modernize critical environment functionality, support mission readiness, and maintain operational efficiency. Specifications The Government is seeking sources capable of providing VMware Cloud Foundation software licenses and standard manufacturer support. This requirement is strictly for software and licensing only. No hardware installation, site readiness validation, physical decommissioning services, or on-site labor are required. The anticipated requirement includes VMware Cloud Foundation annual subscription licensing for a base year, with optional additional licensing periods for Option Years 1 through 4. The contractor shall provide the exact software part numbers and quantities identified in the Statement of Work, to include VMware Cloud Foundation annual subscription licensing and any required external ordering fee. The requested licensing must include a standard manufacturer software subscription and support coverage for the duration of the active license term. Support shall include access to all software updates, security patches, and remote technical support provided by the vendor. The primary deliverable is proof of entitlement and license keys, provided electronically to the designated Government Point of Contact upon award. The anticipated periods of performance are as follows: **Base Year:** **02/01/2026 – 08/05/2026 Option Year 1:** **08/06/2026 – 08/05/2027 Option Year 2:** **08/06/2027 – 08/05/2028 Option Year 3:** **08/06/2028 – 08/05/2029 Option Year 4:** 08/06/2029 – 08/05/2030 For full requirement details, please refer to Attachment 1 - VMware Cloud Foundation Software Licensing SOW. Information Requested Capability of providing the required VMware Cloud Foundation software licensing and associated manufacturer support. Confirmation that the contractor can provide the required licenses, proof of entitlement, and license keys electronically upon award. Small business size status of the company, including any small business socioeconomic contracting programs, such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, that your firm is registered under. Whether the company is an authorized reseller, distributor, or otherwise capable of providing VMware Cloud Foundation licensing through an approved channel. Response Guidelines Responses must specifically describe the contractor’s capability to fulfill the requirement as stated in the Statement of Work and meet the requirements outlined in this RFI. Companies who wish to respond to this RFI should send responses via email no later than 25 May 2026 to A1C Theodore Hyatt at theodore.hyatt@us.af.mil. Questions Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by email to A1C Theodore Hyatt at theodore.hyatt@us.af.mil. The Government will not reimburse companies for any costs associated with the submission of their responses. Disclaimer The issuance of this sources sought is being done strictly for the purpose of market research. This sources sought will be the basis for collecting information on capabilities available and is being issued solely for information and planning purposes. All information contained in this sources sought is preliminary and subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. Issuance of this sources sought will not result in contract award and is not to be construed as any form of commitment on behalf of the Government. The Government will not reimburse companies for any costs associated with the submission of their responses. ## Publications - May 18, 2026: Sources sought, due May 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 2af8a99d9cc44938afb93642c959fff4. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2af8a99d9cc44938afb93642c959fff4/view ## Points of contact - Theodore Hyatt, theodore.hyatt@us.af.mil, 6097543629 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/rfi1812478.