Attachment 3. Brand Name J&A (Redacted).pdf

This is a Department of the Air Force Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition document for a Class-Brand Name Justification and Approval (J&A) supporting a restricted acquisition.

The Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), 7th Contracting Squadron at Dyess AFB, Texas, is approving a brand-name award to Honeywell for a Vindicator Alarm System Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The estimated value is undisclosed but will be awarded on a fixed-price basis over a 5-year period (1 base year plus 4 option years), with individual task orders issued as Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) orders under RFQ Part 12, 15, and 16.5 procedures. The acquisition covers installation and support of Honeywell Vindicator Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Access Control Systems (ACS), field nodes, software licensing, and component purchases across various Dyess AFB facilities in Texas.

The justification restricts competition based on proprietary rights, interoperability requirements, and established standardization. The Air Force standardized Vindicator IDS systems to ensure compatibility with existing security infrastructure and streamline training and maintenance enterprise-wide. Honeywell possesses proprietary technical data and intellectual property required for third-party competition. The Non-Nuclear Configuration Management Database identifies only three approved IDS manufacturers, with Honeywell Vindicator as the only viable option meeting Air Force security architecture requirements. Prior contracts established Vindicator as the standardized platform at Dyess AFB. The document notes competitive authorized vendors exist for installation services through SAM.gov registration, allowing fair pricing while restricting the core brand-name requirement. Market research confirms adequate competition among authorized Honeywell distributors and certified technicians for installation work, mitigating overall competition impact despite the manufacturer restriction. The certification date is July 13, 2026.