Attachment 4 - Brand Name Justification.pdf

This document is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification form for the procurement of additional Hurst eDraulic extrication tools. The 97th Contracting Flight at Altus AFB, OK is administering the procurement for the 188th Wing (Ebbing ANGB) Fire Department, seeking to add to their current inventory. Specifically, the document requests two (2) eDraulics Ram Packages, two (2) eDraulics Spreader Packages, and two (2) eDraulics Cutter Packages, described as "3rd Generation Tools".

The justification highlights that the government has already outfitted this unit with 35 batteries and related equipment, and a complete inventory overhaul would cost approximately $257,571.55. The Air National Guard utilizes this specific brand of extrication tools agency-wide. To ensure competition, a solicitation will be posted through SAM.GOV to allow all authorized resellers to view and quote. Market research was conducted through general internet research and GSA Advantage Multiple Award Schedules, with previous contract action reports showing multiple vendors willing to provide quotes.