Attachment 2- Brand Name Justification.pdf

This is a Brand Name Justification memorandum from the Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command (AETC) dated January 28, 2025, requesting approval for KI manufactured adaptive training classroom furniture. The requirement includes specific items such as SNCAU Strive Nesting Armchair with Casters, Uph Seat, PANR2472T-74P Pirouette Nesting Training Collaborative workspaces with Cayenne Edge, and other specified furniture with warm grey leg finish and KI Satin Stainless grade 1 laminate.

The justification explains that KI is the only known manufacturer that can provide all required furniture types meeting FAR standards, after market research including three different companies and GSA Advantage review. The furniture will support 361 Training Flights' new Career Field directed classroom learning objectives for 12 redesigned courses. The current classroom furniture is described as damaged and worn, not facilitating student-centric training methodologies. The requirement has been approved by Commander, 361st Training Squadron and the Base Specialized Acquisition Team, with the contracting officer certifying the justification as accurate and complete.