2026 Shuttle Repair Justification Letter.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND

08 January 2026

MEMORANDUM FOR 82 CONS/PKAB

FROM: 82 TRSS/CC

SUBJECT: Brand Name Requirements Justification (Ref: Kardex Remstar Vertical Lift Modules, Southwest Solutions Group)

1. Description of the Supplies/Services: In accordance with agency objectives, the 82 TRSS/TXTSD Trainer Development Flight has a need to purchase parts to repair a Kardex Remstar Vertical Lift Modules (VLM). The parts must be new Kardex Remstar replacement parts and services must be performed by an authorized factory-trained technician authorized by the manufacturer to inspect, report, and maintain all vertical lift/shuttles.

2. Efforts to Obtain Competition: Kardex Remstar LLC is the manufacturer and a government contractor #47QSMA21D08QV. Southwest Solutions Group and is the exclusive authorized factory sales and service dealer for all Office & Government Kardex Remstar in the state of Texas. No other companies are authorized in this area.

3. Market Research: To preclude necessity for future sole-source of the same supplies and services, market research was done to ensure availability of supplies and services are not limited to one company. Currently, no other known contractors provide this specific brand of VLM. No other authorized factory-trained technicians for Kardex in the Texas area could be located.

4. Other Factors: All Trainer Development fabrication employees are trained to use Kardex Remstar VLM systems thus greatly reducing the training time for a different manufacturer’s system. We currently have four VLM systems in our facility that have greatly enhanced our storage capacities. Southwest Solutions Group also performs all periodic maintenance and repairs on our current VLM’s and has an outstanding record with us for both customer service and quick reaction and repair times.

5. A Statement Of The Actions, If Any, The Agency May Take To Remove Or Overcome Any Barriers To Competition Before Making Subsequent Acquisitions For The Supplies Or Services Required: In order to help promote competition, the Government will continue to reach out to Kardex Remstar to inquire if other authorized technicians have become available to service the machines in this area.

NATHAN F. SCHAICK, Maj, USAF Commander, 82 TRSS/CPTS/WSA

1st Ind, 82 CONS/PKA

The above justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

KIANA E. PERRY, CIV, DAF

Contracting Officer

2d Ind, 82 CONS/PKA Approved/Disapproved

CARRI K. DULANEY, CIV, DAF

Section Chief

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