Enterprise Virtualization Rapid Integration Solution (EVRIS) - Call for Solution

The U.S. Army is seeking innovative commercial virtualization software and associated services to diversify its enterprise‑wide virtualization portfolio, increase competition, and reduce total cost of ownership across a globally distributed computing estate of >750,000 endpoints. The solicitation is issued as a Call for Solutions (CFS) under DFARS 212.70 (Commercial Solutions Opening) and will result in one or more firm‑fixed‑price IDIQ contracts covering multiple “tiers” of complexity—from lightweight laptop‑class clients to hyperscale global data‑center control planes and VDI solutions. Offerors may be OEMs, resellers, integrators, or distributors and must submit a single solution‑brief package that identifies the tier(s) they address, provides a rough order‑of‑magnitude (ROM) cost estimate, and demonstrates compliance with stringent DoD security, auditability, and licensing requirements. The process includes three phases (Solution Brief, Pitch/Demo, Full Proposal) with a final deadline of 27 Aug 2026. The Army intends to maintain an open vendor pool with continuous on‑ramp/off‑ramp mechanics, KPI‑based performance management, and a focus on modular, consumable licensing and migration support. • Scope: Commercial virtualization platforms (hypervisors, management planes, VDI) for laptop, edge, regional data‑center, enterprise, and VDI tiers. • Eligibility: OEMs, resellers, integrators, distributors (prime contractors). • Deliverables: Solution brief (technical, compliance, ROM), optional pitch/demo, full proposal (RSP) if selected. • Evaluation: Compliance first, then technical merit, ROM narrative, IP/data rights. • Contract Type: Multiple‑award IDIQ (FAR Part 12, firm‑fixed‑price) with ongoing competition. • Key Requirements: DoD RMF/ATO, DISA STIG, IL5/IL6 compliance, audit logs, role‑based access, license portability, modular licensing, migration tooling, training, and KPI‑driven performance.