1.3.5 1301328293 Brand Name_Redacted.pdf

This is a sole source or brand name justification form submitted by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers for the procurement of communication radios from BK Technologies Inc. (fka RELM Wireless). The required delivery date is February 19, 2026, with an estimated total cost of $19,029.00.

The justification identifies BK Technologies Inc. as a brand name requirement rather than a sole source procurement. The manufacturer's point of contact is Pete Rogell (800-821-2900), located at 7100 Technology Drive, West Melbourne, FL 32904. The material is described as additional radios required to support safe and efficient fuel operations at naval airfields, with emphasis on reliable communication during fueling activities. The government certifies that the requested material represents minimum requirements and that BK Technologies has been selected to prevent substantial cost duplication, ensure interoperability with existing communications hardware, and maintain operational readiness. The justification details that BK Technologies uses proprietary cloud-based software and components (chargers, batteries, microphones, headsets) that are compatible only with radios already in service. Direct replacement parts are necessary for existing equipment, and transitioning to an alternative vendor would require entirely replacing the supplementary inventory, resulting in unacceptable and preventable duplication of costs. The contracting officer, Mary J. Gilman, digitally signed the certification on June 10, 2026, affirming the accuracy and completeness of the statements provided.