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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A)

USTRANSCOM JUSTIFICATION FOR

OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

TerraGo Publisher for ArcGIS 21-19

1. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY.

United States Transportation Command, IT Programs and Support Services Division, USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-D, 508 Scott Drive, Building 1900W, Scott AFB IL 62225-5357.

2. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED.

USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-D intends to issue a Brand-Name only, firm-fixed price (FFP) delivery order for renewal of eight (8) TerraGo Publisher for ArcGIS concurrent maintenance contracts and eight (8) TerraGo Publisher for ArcGIS Pro annual licenses.

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE

AGENCY’S NEEDS.

TerraGo Publisher for ArcGIS is an extension within Environmental Systems Research Institute’s (ESRI) ArcMap standard GIS software for producing GeoPDFs providing the capability to produce maps using ESRI's ArcMap software. This tool runs inside the existing ESRI ArcMap software for seamless integration and ease of use. Since other Federal DoD agencies exclusively utilize this software, compatibility with the TerraGo Publisher for ArcGIS software is imperative. While other manufactures have developed the capability to produce GeoPDFs, only TerraGo’s software meets DoD needs due to compatibility requirements. Period of performance for this requirement is 01 April 2021 through 31 March 2022, with four options years. The total estimated value of this acquisition is

4. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION.

10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), 6.302-1(c)(1) - Item(s) peculiar to one manufacturer (brand name) is authorized. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy Agency Requirements.

5. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE

QUALIFICATIONS OR THE NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF

THE AUTHORITY CITED.

TerraGo Technologies is the sole source for the TerraGo Publisher software and the related maintenance. TerraGo Technologies is the only manufacturer that can fulfill this requirement without substantial duplication of cost to the Government, which is not expected to be recovered through competition. Significant costs would need to be expended on technical reviews, business cases, and functional replacements of installed inventory, as well as training and implementations of new products.

SDDC is heavily vested in TerraGo Technologies’ software as a standard for our GIS product solutions. Switching to another suite of tools would result insubstantial additional costs and schedule delays which would negatively affect SDDC's mission. Without the availability of .

this software, SDDC's critical GIS mapmaking and analysis capabilities utilizing these products would be not be possible . which could lead to mission failure.

6. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE

SOLICITED FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS IS PRACTICAL.

A request for information (RFI) was posted to NASA SEWP from 8 February through 11 February in order to identify potential sources for this requirement. Enterprise Technology Solutions Inc. (ETSI) was the only RFI response received. As a result, this requirement will be posted on beta.SAM as an open-market, brand-name requirement.

7. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE

ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE.

The Contracting Officer will review commercial pricing, previous prices paid for these services in comparison to similar services to determine a fair and reasonable cost.

8. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE

RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASONS MARKET RESERACH WAS NOT

CONDUCTED.

Market research was conducted IAW FAR Part 10. . The market researchconfirmed that TerraGo Technologies is the only sourcethat offers the required software. The SDDCTEA is constantly surveying the GIS market and from this extensive GIS corporate experience knows that this software is proprietary and only available from TerraGo Technologies. Resellers for the software have been identified and will be given the opportunity to alternatively provide the brand name item.

9. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND

OPEN COMPETITION.

The following Technical requirements necessitate the purchase of TerraGo’s Publisher for ArcGIS:

TerraGo software is an integral part of the SDDC GIS enterprise architecture. The software is a key component in achieving the SDDC vision supporting a relevant, usable product.

TerraGo Technologies delivers software applications that empower geospatial collaboration for enterprises that rely on maps, images and related location based information. TerraGo Publisher for ArcGIS allows organizations to consume and optimize data from any source and create a geo-enabled PDF, also known as a GeoPDF. Customers are able to configureeasy-to-use maps and images while embedding relevant business context, forms and workflows. With a strong ecosystem of partners, including Adobe, ESRI, ERDAS, and BAE Systems, millions of professionals use geospatial data that has been enabled by TerraGo Technologies in order to be more productive, improve quality and make better decisions.

10. A LISTING OF SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN THE

ACQUISITION.

TerraGo Technologies, the manufacturer of the software. ETSI, a reseller of the TerraGo software.

11. A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE

OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE MAKING ANY

SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED.

The government will continue to monitor the market place for authorized providers that can meet the government’s need. The government will consider other type of products if and when the Army requirements change.

12. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S CERTIFICATION.

I certify that the data supporting the recommended use of other than full and open competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Matthew J. Hellmann DATE Contracting Officer

13. TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION.

I certify that the supporting data concerningtechnical requirements informationand which form a basis for the justification, have been certified as complete and accurate by the personnel providing this information.

Laura Gire Dods, P.E. DATE Civil Engineer, SDDC-TEA/SID