D--Sole Source Justification (Redacted)

The Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate, on behalf of the Peace Corps, is seeking a Digital Asset Management (DAM) platform that is cloud-hosted. The platform should provide a centralized system for print, digital, and multi-media brand assets, and should be able to integrate with the Peace Corps' existing systems. The contractor should provide implementation, execution, and maintenance services for the DAM platform, including training and support. The system should be able to support up to 750 permission-based end-users, 10 administrative users, and public access, and should provide a minimum of 500 GB of storage. The system should also enable digital asset management, complex and customizable metadata options, and search capabilities. Some of the key features of the system include: • Software integration with the Peace Corps' existing systems • Performance and level of service that meets the requirements for users in the field with latency and poor bandwidth conditions • Implementation that supports up to 750 permission-based end-users, 10 administrative users, and public access • Training and support services for business hours • Scalability and options for additional users, including international locations • Cloud information systems with IT security and privacy requirements The Peace Corps has successfully implemented their DAM system with Canto, Inc. since 2019, and is seeking to continue this partnership.