Satelite Imagery

This is a notice of justification for other than full and open competition; no solicitation will be issued as a result of this notice and it is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. This acquisition is being conducted pursuant to FAR 6-302-1, entitled, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." On or about August 26, 2011, the National Park Service (NPS) intends to award a single, firm-fixed price service contract to develop satellite imagery for several NPS sites. The contracting officer has approved a sole source for a EMap International, LLC. EMap International uses a proprietary process called ImageBoost enhancement. This process maximizes the image quality and overall usefulness for image classification. The process will maximize the spatial information often hidden behind deep shadows, over-saturation, poor color balancing, and light haze. The NAICS is 541370, Surveying and Mapping Services; the associated small business size standard is $4.5 million. This procurement will be conducted using FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All information contained in this notice is accurate and complete based on knowledge and the facts presented. For questions, please contact Brian Peck, (605) 574-3132, email: [email protected].