Attachment 2 - Brand Name Justification Letter.pdf
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This is a Brand Name Requirements Justification memorandum from the Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, dated 17 July 2026. The 373 TRS Det 13 is requesting approval to procure KI Ruckus Chairs, a trademarked seating design, to replace damaged, worn, and outdated student seating furniture at the detachment. The justification asserts that KI is the only manufacturer capable of providing the specific trademarked Ruckus chair design and cites FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B) and FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(C) as the regulatory basis for the brand-specific requirement. The chairs are not available through the GSA chair Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
The requestor identifies several functional and operational factors justifying the KI selection, including the chairs' durability, cleanable and sanitizable construction materials, integrated undercarriage book rack for storage, rollers that protect flooring, multi-seating configuration for collaborative learning, adjustable back and armrests allowing 360-degree positioning, and design features that support study materials and note-taking during classroom collaboration. The memorandum acknowledges that while only KI manufactures the Ruckus design, multiple vendors can distribute the chairs. The Contracting Officer (YANG.KA YING) approved the justification on 24 July 2026, and the Section Chief of the Base/Specialized Acquisition Team (TAYLOR.STEVEN.B) marked the second endorsement as "Approved/Disapproved," indicating conditional approval or administrative closure of the justification review process.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND
17 July 2026
MEMORANDUM FOR 82 CONS/PKA
FROM: 373 TRS Det 13/SEL
SUBJECT: Brand Name Requirements Justification
1. Description of the Supplies/Services: Detachment student seating furniture is required to replace damaged, worn, and outdated furniture. These chairs will provide a professional appearance and promote innovation in learning.
2. Efforts to Obtain Competition: To maintain product continuity and expand on the previously purchased seating, we selected the KI furniture brand. A thorough review of GSA eBuy confirmed that only KI can provide the Ruckus Chairs trademarked design. These chairs are not on the chair BPA.
3. Market Research: To the best of our knowledge, KI is the only known brand name that is available that meets the requirement standards for expanding the already existing chair design sought IAW FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B) and FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(C).
4. Other Factors: We chose the chairs based on several different factors. Experience has proven these chairs to be both sturdy and of high quality. The construction materials of the chairs could be easily cleaned and sanitized. The undercarriage book rack allows for storage of personal belongings without blocking walkways and paths. The rollers provide an easy way to move the chairs without harming the flooring underneath. The multi seating option opens the classroom up for discussion and collaboration. The back/arm rest allows 360-degree seating changes with minimal to no effort. The shape of the back can also provide a mobile rest for study materials or for writing notes during these collaborative experiences.
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. After reviewing other sources of furniture, only KI meets the seating function ability desired in our training environment. The Government’s best interest is to reserve this requirement for the KI brand name. There are multiple vendors that distribute KI Ruckus chairs.
SHANE M. ENDRESON, MSgt, USAF
Detachment Senior Enlisted Leader
ENDRESON.SH
ANE.MICHAEL.
1393943374
Digitally signed by
ENDRESON.SHANE.MICH
AEL.1393943374
Date: 2026.07.17 11:54:07 -07'00'
1st Ind, 82 CONS/PKA
The above justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Contracting Officer
2d Ind, 82 CONS/PKA
Approved/Disapproved
Section Chief, Base/Specialized Acquisition Team
YANG.KA
YING.15538407
Digitally signed by
YANG.KA
YING.1553840771
Date: 2026.07.24 10:21:29 -05'00'
Digitally signed by
TAYLOR.STEVEN.B.14009
00228 Date: 2026.07.24 14:17:59 -05'00'
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