Attachment 3 - Brand Name Justification.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the procurement of a Brand Name Carrier Aquasnap Chiller Model 30RAP011-060 by the 2d Contracting Squadron at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. The requirement is specifically for a chiller with unique capacity requirements for the Munitions Maintenance Facility, which needs a minimum 25% turn-down capacity for low-load conditions while maintaining full load requirements. The justification explains that TRANE brand chillers are the only option meeting these precise specifications, as other leading manufacturers like York, Mitsubishi, Daikin, and McQuay cannot provide the required 25% capacity control.

The document details that the 2d Civil Engineering Squadron will handle the chiller installation, and the contracting activity is occurring in April 2021. The Contracting Officer has determined that a single source procurement is reasonable, with an anticipated contract date of 12-Aug-2025. The document also includes a commitment from 2 CONS to continue verifying similar requirements in future procurements and to solicit alternative chiller options if more competitive solutions become available. The procurement is not part of a Bridge Action plan and is specifically tailored to meet unique technical specifications for the Munitions Maintenance Facility's cooling needs.