A04b.Attachment 2.Brand Name.pdf

This is a Decision to Restrict Competition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold issued by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Requisition 1174843 is for large screen display systems for aerial wildland firefighting airtanker bases, issued by the NFS Field Services and Innovation Center, National Technology and Development Center in San Dimas, California, and managed by the Aviation Management Team. The USDA proposes to award a limited source, brand-name, firm fixed-price contract to Laurel Electronics LLC (UEI: V73KE2GGUBA3) or an authorized distributor for Laurel Electronics products. The specific products are the LT60FR industrial signal converter and transmitter and the M66-M232-MT2-MRDLV display unit. These components are uniquely configured to measure fire retardant weight during aircraft loading operations using a mass flow Coriolis meter system, with real-time display visible to ground crews and pilots. The display and signal converter system has proven reliability in field conditions at airtanker bases, provides safety improvements through weight measurement visibility, and offers durability in harsh operational environments. The justification for sole-source procurement emphasizes that no other products provide the required versatility, configuration, and proven operational performance needed across different airtanker bases with varying facility utilities and physical setups. Market research identified that several distributors are available for these Laurel Electronics products. The contract contains a base period in fiscal year 2026 with estimated option periods. The document is signed by Mechanical Engineering Technician Armando Sanchez and Contracting Officer Curtis Landreth, dated August 24, 2026.