Bid guide
How to bid on Enterprise Virtualization Rapid Integration Solution (EVRIS) for the DEPT of Defense
What the Army is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Army is seeking commercial virtualization software solutions and related services. This initiative, called Enterprise Virtualization Rapid Integration Solution (EVRIS), aims to diversify the Army's virtualization portfolio, increase market competition, and reduce costs across its global computing network.
This Call for Solutions (CFS) may lead to multiple Army-wide contracts or other agreements. There are plans to expand the scope to the Department of War later, and the government may add more vendors over time.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This opportunity was published on July 31, 2026. The deadline for submissions is August 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
An Industry Day recording and slide deck are available for review. A portal for submitting clarification questions is also open. All submitted questions and the government's answers will be shared with all interested parties without identifying the submitting organization.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms that provide commercial virtualization software and associated services. The Army is looking for innovative solutions to manage its globally distributed network, which includes over 750,000 endpoints across various environments, security classifications, and disconnected domains.
Vendors should be able to offer solutions that enable modular, consumption-based scaling and support seamless migration of existing workloads without disrupting operations. The Army is seeking a multi-vendor approach to avoid vendor lock-in.
How to respond
To access the opportunity, click “View original source” to open the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.
Review the Industry Day recording and slide deck for additional context. Submit any clarification questions through the dedicated portal, ensuring inquiries are clear, concise, and reference specific sections or page numbers of the Call for Solutions.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all provided documents, including the Industry Day recording and slide deck, to fully understand the Army's needs and challenges. Pay close attention to the requirements for modular, consumption-based scaling and seamless workload migration.
When preparing your solution, clearly articulate how your commercial virtualization software and services address the Army's goal of diversifying its portfolio, increasing competition, and reducing total cost of ownership. Highlight your ability to operate within a complex, globally distributed network with varying security classifications and environments. Ensure your proposal is clear, concise, and directly addresses the stated requirements.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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