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This is a Memorandum for Record justifying direct solicitation of office furniture from Federal Prison Industries (FPI UNICOR) for the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFMC) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, dated 21 October 2026.

The requirement involves office furniture for Building 2213, with the Purchase Request dated 24 September 2024. Direct solicitation to FPI UNICOR is authorized under FAR 6.302-5(b), which permits bypassing full and open competition when statutes expressly require a specified source. FPI UNICOR is designated as the mandatory source for free-standing furniture under the Air Force Executive Office Program. The price basis for this furniture was previously established through coordination with FPI UNICOR and utilized in prior award compositions. Technical acceptability of the proposal will be evaluated, with findings reflected in the technical review file. The contracting officer is Michael Checketts, AFSC OL:H/PK/PZIMC, with an Air Force Business Clearance code of AEL.B.1508371050.