VM Ware VCF Licenses

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting quotes for the purchase of 1,008 VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) licenses to support its FireNESS.gov environment after migration to Microsoft Azure VMware Solution. This is a total small‑business set‑aside RFQ; only small‑business firms (NAICS 541519) may submit. Offers must include a VPAT‑based Accessibility Conformance Report for each ICT item, be firm for 60 calendar days, and deliver electronically within 60 days of award. The solicitation references numerous FAR and USDA clauses covering labor, DEI, Buy‑American, and supply‑chain security requirements. • Quantity: 1,008 VCF licenses (part number VCF‑CLD‑FND) • Delivery: electronic (eDelivery) within 60 days after award; FOB destination • Eligibility: total small‑business set‑aside, NAICS 541519, ≤ 500 employees • Mandatory compliance: ACR/VPAT 2.1, extensive FAR/AGAR clauses (e.g., DEI, labor, security) • Questions due: Oct 27 2026 12:00 PM MT; offers must stay firm for 60 days