LSJ - ArcGIS_Redacted.pdf

This is a Limited Sources Justification and Approval (J&A) document authorizing a restricted procurement action for ArcGIS mapping software and spatial analytics technology for the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS).

The contracting activity (AFLCMC/C3IAK) seeks to place an order against an existing GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract (GS35F253CA) with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), the sole developer and provider of ArcGIS software. The estimated contract cost is $68.5 million for a 5-year period of performance from July 28, 2026 through July 27, 2031, structured as a 12-month base period plus four 12-month option periods with Firm Fixed Price contract line item numbers. This action is authorized under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) for supplies or services that are unique or highly specialized, with ESRI being the only source capable of meeting the Government's requirements due to the proprietary nature and deep integration of ArcGIS within the AF DCGS GEOINT baseline. The requirement includes software licenses, annual maintenance, training courses, and Embedded Innovation Engineer (EIE) services supporting the AF DCGS weapon system and the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing (ISRW). Market research completed on May 21, 2025 confirmed no viable alternatives exist, as switching vendors would necessitate substantial system re-architecture, cost over $200 million in additional engineering efforts, and create unacceptable mission delays. The document was coordinated on February 10, 2026 and approved by the Competition Advocate on February 27, 2026. Authorized users will receive unlimited ArcGIS Enterprise Creator Federal Named User licenses, unlimited ArcGIS Online Creator and Viewer users with credits, annual conference registrations, and access to a Tier 1 help desk.