Redacted JA Global Precision Imaging - Mylar Digitalization_Redacted.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Agency: DLA Aviation – Engineering Directorate Contracting Activity: DLA Contracting Services Office at Richmond

2. The action being requested is approval for a Justification For Other Than Full And Open Competition in the acquisition of supplies or services.

3. Supply / Service: MYLAR Digitalization Total estimated dollar value (including options):

[ ] will not include an option.

[ ] will include an Option for Increase Quantity - FAR Clause 52.217-7.

[ ] will include an Option to Extend Services - FAR Clause 52.217-8.

[X] will include an Option to Extend the Term of the Contract Services - FAR Clause 52.217-9.

4. Statutory Authority: Proposes to acquire the supplies/services cited herein on an other than full and open competition basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) stated in FAR 6.302-1, available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources to satisfy agency requirements.

5. Unique qualification based on below reason(s):

[ ] Only Known and Approved Source [ ] Brand Name Acquisition [ ] Proprietary Item Available Only from Manufacturer or Original Source

[ X ] Other (Explain):

Ezekiel Aeronautics (1WAV6), now operating as Global Precision Imaging (8GN37), has proven to be the only company capable of transferring DLA’s images from the original format into clean and accurate files suitable for use in manufacturing. There have been several unsuccessful past attempts at using other sources for this service, including . Of the few sources available, Global Precision Imaging is the only one that can convert the "dirty" images into a digital product that is sufficient, accurate, and of a file size that is manageable in the DLA electronic repository.

Digital MYLARs have proven to be more efficient than film medium in the storage and usage of data. As a result of utilizing digital MYLARS, lead times associated with the reproduction of film copies have been eliminated. Several thousand film MYLARs, used by DLA Aviation in the procurement of spare parts, have been converted to a digital format. DLA Aviation continues to have this film to digital conversion need. There is a continual transfer of new items to DLA’s management. And dormant bid-sets are constantly being reactivated for procurements.

In the past, DLA utilized as sources for MYLARS. Although the MYLAR accuracy has been acceptable, blemishes and/or dark tint on the film has been an on-going issue. Also, the file size produced by these companies was either too large, or the digital images were too blotchy.

Global Precision Imaging employs a unique technique that cleans the data prior to scanning without destroying the original film. Other DoD entities have contracted with other companies in the scanning industry who claim to be able to accomplish this task. However, the performance of these companies has not been acceptable due to inaccuracies in the end product. Many of these companies perform the task by scanning an image through a standard wide format scanner. However, the most widely used machines in the plotting and scanning industry cannot replicate the accuracy required to preserve the integrity of the original data. Global Precision Imaging has the equipment required to deliver this accuracy, and is a proven performer in digitizing MYLARS.

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

6. Efforts to ensure that offers are solicited from as many sources as practicable are:

[X] The acquisition will be synopsized and any firm requesting a copy of solicitation will be provided.

[ ] Other (Explain):

7. Contracting Officer determines that the cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

8. A market research:

[ ] was conducted, and firms indicating an interest in the acquisition will be solicited. Market research efforts, if any include:

[X] was conducted, and the following source(s) will be provided a copy of the solicitation:

Global Precision Imaging

[ ] was not conducted due to the urgency of the requirement.

[ ] was not conducted because it would not result in a competitive acquisition for this requirement.

9. Additional facts supporting this determination:

N/A____________________________________________________________________________

10. Listing of sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition: N/A

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required:

N/A____________________________________________________________________________

I hereby certify that the information contained in this justification has been reviewed and is approved.

CONTRACTING OFFICER DATE

DOUGLEWICZ.ALLI

SON.N.1054219772

Digitally signed by

DOUGLEWICZ.ALLISON.N.105421

Date: 2021.05.18 11:36:53 -04'00'