Enterprise Data Storage Solutions (EDSS)

The Enterprise Data Storage Solutions (EDSS) contract, originally planned for award in fiscal year 2015, has been postponed by management due to the limited time remaining before the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2015. While the contract remains a priority for the government, it will now be considered for award in fiscal year 2016, and firms should not factor this acquisition into their current resource planning or vacation scheduling. The Department of Defense, through the Virginia Contracting Activity, issued a sources-sought notice to gather industry feedback on the EDSS Statement of Objective and held an Industry Day event to engage potential contractors. Participation in the Industry Day required firms to have strict security and technical qualifications, including possessing a Facility Clearance, employing a Facility Security Officer, handling DD Forms 254, and being authorized resellers of the proposed technological solutions. The solicitation number for this acquisition is HHM402-15-R-9669, categorized under NAICS code 423430, and the place of performance is Washington, DC. Interested parties were required to register ahead of the event by July 20, 2015, and point of contact for the acquisition was Scott Stoolmiller at the Department of Defense Intelligence Information Systems office, highlighting a structured approach toward vendor engagement despite the deferral of the contract award.