Attachment 2 BN Justification.pdf

This is a Single Source/Brand Name Justification Form for simplified acquisitions under $250,000 submitted by the 364th Training Squadron (TRS) at Sheppard Air Force Base (AFB). The request is for composite tool kits and tools with lifetime warranties for the Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Apprentice Course, specifically for the Electrical and Environmental course. The toolboxes must accommodate custom tooling, be stored in small "suitcase" style toolboxes with wheels, and require custom etching and shadowed inserts for each tool.

The justification is based on market research conducted using Snap-On tools, which were found to be more reliable and durable in a high-utilization training environment. The tools will be used across host units and tool rooms, with new toolboxes featuring RFID tagging and electronic control using common access cards to improve accountability. The 364th TRS currently supports aircraft maintenance training for C-130E, F-15, and F-16 aircraft, and will use these tools in a geographically separated, specialized host installation. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 as there is only one responsible source that will satisfy agency requirements.