Editshare

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10, specifically the Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, has issued a Special Notice for a sole source procurement of an EditShare storage solution from Point Breeze Communications. The notice details a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for specialized media production and storage equipment, including an EditShare EFS Series scalable shared storage system. The procurement is designed to acquire a comprehensive media asset management solution compatible with Windows, Mac OS, and Linux workstations, featuring advanced storage capabilities like RAID-6 protection and enterprise-level hardware redundancy. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 532490, with a small business size standard of $40 million. Point Breeze Communications, identified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is the sole authorized distributor for the specified EditShare products.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their capabilities information by Monday, April 7, 2025, at 5 PM EST, with all inquiries emailed to Rachelle Hamer using the subject line "RFQ 36C25025Q0447| EditShare". The government reserves sole discretion on whether to pursue competitive procurement based on the responses received. The total contract value is less than $250,000, with a required delivery date of 30 days after receipt of order. The solicitation includes multiple line items beyond the primary storage system, such as workstations, monitors, networking equipment, and supporting infrastructure. Extensive market research was conducted across databases like VetCert, GSA eLibrary, SAM.gov, and DSBS to validate the sole source justification. The procurement targets a storage system with unique characteristics including single namespace storage, built-in file auditing, guaranteed video performance, expandability, and integrated archiving capabilities. Potential contractors should carefully review the detailed requirements and be prepared to demonstrate their capabilities if seeking to challenge the sole source determination.