3.- Brand_Only_Justification_Maytag_PR16082461.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition issued by the U.S. Consulate Hermosillo's Procurement Section.

The U.S. Consulate Hermosillo seeks to acquire Maytag brand home appliances for its Furniture and Appliance Pool operations, specifically nine washing machines, seven gas dryers, and two electric dryers. The justification authorizes the use of other than full and open competition based on brand name requirements. The Consulate determined that Maytag brand appliances are essential for standardizing service provided to customers and maintaining repair costs due to parts availability and local technical labor for this specific brand. Current appliance inventory in the Furniture and Appliance pool consists entirely of Maytag brand equipment. The procurement will be conducted through Unison Marketplace, which provides multiple vendors an opportunity to compete for the award. A local market survey was performed to review cost and availability of parts and adequate repairman services. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. The statutory authority for this action is 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(2), with regulatory authority cited as 41 USC 253(c)(2), 6.302-1 information. The justification was certified by Saulo J. Ochoa, Logistics Supervisor, and approved by Chad Moore, Contracting Officer, both dated July 9, 2026.