Attachment 3 - Brand Name Justification.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 18th Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: Rogue Gym Equipment

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

This is a Brand Name requirement. This purchase will be for Rogue gym equipment - Adjustable bench, Dumbbell set, Plate collar, Kettle bells, Jump rope, Resistance bands, Barbells, Landmine attachment, Landmine handle, Echo bike, Kettlebell Storage, Lat pulldown/Low row machine, Dumbbell rack, Rubber tiles, Manta ray adjustable bench, Change plates

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

The standardization of gym equipment with Rogue Fitness is critical for maintaining operational efficiency, ensuring consistent training protocols, and minimizing the risk of accidents, justifying the exclusive use of their products. The existing gym infrastructure is overwhelmingly comprised of Rogue Fitness equipment. Introducing equipment from other vendors would necessitate costly and time-consuming modifications to our training space, disrupt established training routines, and potentially create safety hazards due to equipment incompatibility. Rogue Fitness can guarantee seamless integration with the existing infrastructure, ensuring a consistent and reliable training environment for the EOD personnel. Furthermore, the proven durability and reliability of Rogue Fitness equipment minimizes downtime for repairs and replacements, allowing to maintain a high operational tempo and ensure that the personnel are always prepared for mission-critical tasks. While other vendors may offer comparable equipment, Rogue Fitness can provide the guarantee of compatibility and the assurance of continued operational efficiency that is essential for the EOD training program.

Therefore, due to the critical need for standardization, seamless integration, and proven reliability, Rogue Fitness is the only brand that can satisfy the requirement.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market research was conducted to determine if there are possible vendors who can provide the requirement. Other brand of equipment failed to meet the stringent requirements for durability and performance. Furthermore, other vendors offer the equipment at a higher cost that demonstrably under performs Rogue Fitness solutions in terms of reliability and longevity, rendering it unsuitable for the rigorous training demands.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Before initiating subsequent acquisitions, a review of the equipment specifications will be conducted to ensure they are not unduly restrictive or biased towards a particular brand. Will explore opportunities for more robust negotiations with multiple vendors. Moving forward, will strive to balance the competing priorities of cost and performance, while actively seeking opportunities to foster more competition.

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Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

07-Aug-2025

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Rose Napolitano/GS-13

Signature of Contracting Officer

April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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