Attachment 1 - Brand Name Justification Letter.pdf
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This is a Brand Name Requirements Justification memorandum from the Air Force Education and Training Command dated 27 July 2026, submitted to the contracting office (82 CONS/PKA) by the 360 TRS/DO.
The document justifies the requirement for the Slate Safety Band V2, an arm-worn physiological monitor equipped with a skin contact sensor that measures core body temperature using accelerometry and sequential heart rate readings. The device features embedded cellular activity and 2.4GHz local radio capability for areas without cell service, with end-to-end encryption and offline data storage/sync capabilities for weeks of data. The Band V2 has been accepted as the High Exertion Lifesigns Monitoring (HELM) device of choice for the 17th Training Wing and holds an Authority-to-Operate (ATO) from 2nd Air Force, making it the only authorized device to support the High-Risk Training program protecting approximately 500 Airmen annually. Market research included web-based research and consultation with military assessment subject matter experts (SMEs) before the platform's selection in 2024. The platform is currently in use by the USAF Special Warfare community and the First Sergeant's Academy. SMEs from two training wings confirmed no competing products exist. The memorandum was approved by the Contracting Officer (Mark Baker) on 19 August 2026 and approved by the Section Chief (Carri Dulaney) on 19 August 2026.
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| COMBO RFQ.pdf | ||
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| Attachment 3 - Product Specifications.pdf |
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND
CUI
27 July 2026
MEMORANDUM FOR 82 CONS/PKA
FROM: 360 TRS/DO
SUBJECT: Brand Name Requirements Justification
1. Description of the Supplies/Services: The Slate Safety Band V2 is an arm-worn physiological monitor that is equipped with a skin contact sensor which accurately measures core body temperature. It uses accelerometry and sequential heart rate readings to read core temperature. It has embedded cellular activity and 2.4Ghz local radio for areas that don’t have cell service. All data is protected by end-to-end encryption and has the ability to store/sync weeks of offline data.
2. Efforts to Obtain Competition: The Band V2 has been accepted as the High Exertion Life-signs Monitoring (HELM) device of choice for the 17 TRW and we’ve received an Authority-to- Operate (ATO) from 2 AF. As it stands, the Band V2 is the only authorized device to support our High-Risk Training program and protect the lives of 500 Airman annually.
3. Market Research: Web based research was conducted and military assessment subject matter experts (SMEs) were consulted before this platform was selected for use by the unit in 2024. The platform is currently used by the USAF Special Warfare community and the First Sergeant’s Academy for assessment and feedback.
4. Other Factors: N/A
5. A Statement Of The Actions, If Any, The Agency May Take To Remove Or Overcome Any Barriers To Competition Before Making Subsequent Acquisitions For The Supplies Or Services Required. SMEs were used at two training wings to determine there weren’t any other products that competed with the chosen device.
PATRICK J. WOOD, Capt, USAF Director of Operations, 360 EOD TRS
WOOD.PATRIC
K.J.1470773711
Digitally signed by
WOOD.PATRICK.J.1470773711
Date: 2026.08.19 09:34:37 -05'00'
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND
1st Ind, 82 CONS/PKA
The above justification is accurate and complete to the best of the my knowledge and belief.
Contracting Officer
2d Ind, 82 CONS/PKA
Approved/Disapproved
Section Chief
BAKER.MARK.CO
LEMAN.1395964
Digitally signed by
BAKER.MARK.COLEMAN.1395
964620 Date: 2026.08.19 11:35:51 -05'00'
DULANEY.CARR
I.K.1132787898
Digitally signed by
DULANEY.CARRI.K.1132787
Date: 2026.08.19 13:26:06 -05'00'
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