This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 , as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Limited Source Rationale: IAW AFMAN 33-153 3.2.1 AF software will be procured using applicable AF enterprise buying programs. The primary sources for these programs are Enterprise License Agreements (ELAs) and DoD ESI/SmartBuy. Under the ESI BPA for Red Hat, approved vendors are listed. All Red Hat ESI BPA holders are invited to submit a quote. SMXG requires continued maintenance support for the licesnsing of the operating system that is installed on Linux workstations and servers. The Linux OS environment is designed for advance and power users which is required by SMXG software engeineers and developers for testing and coding. The Department of Defense and the United States Air Force Chief Information Officer developed and implemented Department of Defense enterprise processes to reduce problems identified with procuring software for the Department of Defense (including price, acquisition cost, distribution, training, maintenance, and support) for common-use, standards-compliant software. Bids must be IAW the equipment list/SOO provided. The deliverables will be destination. Shipping must be included in the CLIN pricing and not separately priced. Period of Performance varies as stated in the SOO/equipment list. Please ensure all quotes hold a duration of at least 30 days. Direct all questions to
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