Attach 2- Brand Name_justification- OTS Purchased.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for a federal procurement by the 28th Operational Support Squadron (28th OSS).

The 28th OSS is procuring 29 over-the-side (OTS) anti-exposure suits, specifically the Aerostar International, LLC model 6013R006, to outfit aircrew members for over-water missions. These suits provide thermal protection against hypothermia during emergency water landings or ejections and are required to be compatible with existing aircrew flight equipment. The estimated contract cost is redacted. The contracting activity is identified as 28 CONS/PKB, with the purchase request local ID number F1V1B16058A001. The requirement is designated as a non-Bridge Action per the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan.

The justification for single-source procurement centers on Technical Order 14P3-5-111-2, which standardizes and authorizes only Aerostar International, LLC suits for USAF aircrew use and mandates rigorous "safe-to-fly" testing. Despite the brand-name requirement, the document demonstrates competition efforts by identifying two additional capable vendors and confirming the product is available through multiple distribution channels. The Department of War is committed to fostering future competition where feasible, with periodic reviews of the relevant technical orders anticipated to potentially authorize additional manufacturers based on performance-based specifications rather than specific brand designations. Joshua A. Johnson, as the Contracting Officer, determined on 14 April 2026 that only a single source is reasonably available under FAR 12.102(a).