Attachment 4 - 316 OSS - 5 HS Brand Name DF.pdf

This is a Determination & Findings (D&F) document for a single-source procurement justification by the 316th Operations Support Squadron (316 OSS) under the contracting activity 316 CONS.

The procurement covers the procurement, delivery, and installation of custom command wall systems. System 1 involves a new custom architectural slatwall paneling system for the 316 OSS, including modular mounting hardware, acrylic photo plaques, nameplates, and dimensional lettering. System 2 includes a new acrylic nameplate reading "5th HELICOPTER SQUADRON" for the 5 HS facility. Ancillary services encompass turn-key on-site installation, site measurements, system mounting, legacy lettering de-installation, and panel patching to conceal legacy stud holes. The justification cites RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) (Brand Name) as the applicable regulation, determining that the brand-name product ABET #1861 SEI Blu Notte laminate is essential to meet government requirements. The findings note that the new 316 OSS wall will be installed in a high-visibility command corridor adjacent to existing legacy displays, requiring exact color and texture matching to prevent project rejection and costly rework. Market research confirms no other commercially available laminates match ABET #1861 SEI, though the raw material remains commercially available, allowing any qualified vendor to source the laminate and submit a technically compliant quotation. The determination is signed by Janet Benitez, USAF Contracting Officer, on August 6, 2026.