High Resolution Aerial Film Products

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) intends to award a sole source contract to Eastman Kodak (EK) Company, 343 State Street, Rochester, NY for the procurement of high resolution aerial original negative film (SO-3409), high resolution aerial duplicating film (SO-192), and associated chemical products to be used in the critical continuous production of hardcopy imagery. The NGA production process requires high resolution, low noise film in roll format and in a variety of widths that is 325 nanometer (ultraviolet), sensitized duplicating positive to be used with NGA's viscous development processors. Performance is to commence in the January/February 2014 timeframe with a base period of performance of one year with four additional optional years. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one sole source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and the Title 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed contract, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The North American Industry Classification System code is 325992, Photographic Film, Paper, Plate and Chemical Manufacturing. Any inquiries resulting from this notice shall be submitted to Bobbie Rodrigue, [email protected] no later than 3:00 PM EST on 12 December 2013.