Department of the Air Force Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document is a Department of the Air Force Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition form used to support a sole source contract award.

The contracting activity is the 772 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC). The justification approves a sole source contract award to Kanopy, Inc. (CAGE: 865Q0, UEI: ENKAF49PNJG3) for a film and video online catalog in support of the Department of Defense Libraries (DoDL). The contract consists of one 12-month base period (30 September 2026 – 29 September 2027) and two optional 12-month periods, with an estimated total value provided but redacted in the document. The requirement is for online access to a comprehensive catalog of film and video content through established authentication methods for authorized DoD Library patrons, supporting the military's educational, informational, and recreational needs.

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority, stating that only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Kanopy, Inc. was identified as the sole capable source based on extensive market research, including a Sources Sought Notice posted on SAM.gov from 5 August 2026 through 12 August 2026 that generated no responses. Minimum requirements specified for vendors included 85% of catalog films with performance rights, unlimited simultaneous access, OverDrive platform compatibility, multiple content modules, usage statistics by service branch, proper authentication methods, TLS 1.3 security, and RSA 2048-bit website encryption. The government's historical acquisition data and lack of alternative sources identified demonstrate that competition is not viable, and the document commits to reassessing for competition opportunities in future acquisitions.