Attachment 2 - Brand Name JA.pdf

This is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification for Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items submitted by the 99th Contracting Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

The 99th Contracting Squadron intends to procure 288 UPS battery string packs with 9A-12V batteries and 10 American Power Conversion (APC) brand UPS power supply modules (PSMs) for installation on Creech AFB. The acquisition will be executed as a Firm-Fixed Price, Total Small Business Set-Aside purchase order through SAM.gov under Purchase Request/Local ID Number F3G1AG5317AG02 for the "30th RS UPS Battery & Power Supply Module Replacement" program. The estimated contract cost is redacted, with an estimated delivery of 60 days after receipt of order (ARO). Funding will come from Operation and Maintenance (3400) accounts. The justification demonstrates that the APC brand is required due to existing infrastructure already utilizing APC UPS systems and Symmetra models specifically requiring APC-designated power modules. Replacing modules with different brands would cause system incompatibility, create additional maintenance costs, void warranties, and prevent proper system functionality. The contracting officer determined fair and reasonable pricing through comparison to similar recent requirements. Market research confirmed multiple small businesses can fulfill the requirement, and a SAM.gov solicitation will be issued as a small business set-aside. The document was coordinated and approved on February 3-4, 2026, with final approval from the Chief of the Contracting Office on February 4, 2026.