A-2 JA_Brand Name_Woodway_KO SIGNED 4-17-23.pdf

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BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

Purchase Request/Requisition W5654Q30030101

Organization/Line Office: Utah Army National Guard, 19th SFG (A), Human Performance & Wellness

Description of Action being approved: New contract, firm fixed price

Woodway Equipment (Estimated amount $32,000)

Statutory Authority permitting other than full and open competition: This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(c)

Identification of the Justification Rationale:

1. Woodway treadmills are listed specifically by brand name on the Common Table of Allowance 50-909, Table 82 (USASOC CMD SOF) under LIN 17423N, as the authorized product. This item is listed by brand name due to a track record of reliability, durability, and soldier preference.

2. Woodway treadmills utilize a slat-belt running surface that absorbs shock to joints and connective tissue which reduces injury and promotes a natural running feel which is ideal for long running sessions.

3. Woodway treadmills utilize a wire reinforced toothed belt, and pulley and ball-bearing drive system that make them the most sustainable and cost-effective treadmills on the market. Woodway treadmills are warranted for three years on all components, five years for the drive and motor, and ten years for the frame. The belt on Woodway treadmills is rated for 150,000 miles and requires less maintenance, less electricity, and reduces overall operating and maintenance costs.

4. Woodway treadmills are made in America and fall in line with the Buy American Act.

5. The Woodway Curve is a self-powered treadmill that is extremely flexible, accommodating a wide range of exercises to include rehabilitation therapy, high-speed training, high-intensity interval training, and traditional cardiovascular sessions. The Curve treadmill improves running form and posture, especially after injury, and increases posterior muscle activation which builds strength for the Army Combat Fitness Test.

6. The Woodway 4Front is motor-powered treadmill that can dynamically switch between traditional, manual-power, and increased resistance modes to accommodate a variety of workouts that single-mode treadmills cannot replicate.

7. Woodway treadmills are the most common treadmill used throughout USASOC gyms and Human Performance & Wellness programs (HPW). The 19th SFG (A) HPW program directs utilization of the same brand of equipment used at sister HPW facilities in order to standardize soldier assessments; standardize fitness programming; simplify maintenance and logistical support of the systems employed; and enable soldiers on deployment or visiting other HPW programs to use the same equipment they train with at the home unit.

Fair and Reasonable Price Determination: Award issued under this individual limited source justification represents a fair and reasonable price as the agreed to pricing will be based upon competitive quotes received from authorized retailers of the brand in a competitive environment. The price analysis will be performed on all quotes received. Therefore, the price paid will represent the best value and result in the lowest overall cost to meet the needs of the Utah National Guard.

Actions to Increase Competition: This Brand-Name requirement will be competed among multiple small business vendors in the marketplace who can supply this brand name item, thus ensuring increased competition.

Market Research conducted: Reviewed publicly available information in the marketplace. Conducted additional market research from prior year contracts awarded from our agency and other government agencies.

Technical Cognizance: As the technical or requirement personnel, I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer Signature Date

11APR23

Date2_af_date: 4/17/23