Attachment 4 - Brand Name Justification Letter- Lincoln Welders.pdf
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This is a Brand Name Justification memorandum from the Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, dated July 1, 2025. The 366 Training Squadron (TRS), Detachment 6, is requesting approval to purchase specific Lincoln Precision welding equipment on a sole-source basis: 3 units of Lincoln Precision TIG 275 Ready-Pak K2618-1 and 3 units of Lincoln Precision Mig 262 MIG Welder K5706-1. These welding machines are required to support training courses JCABP3E331 OOAD and JCAZP3E351 02AB for airman career field education.
The justification cites several factors supporting the brand name requirement: the Career Field Education and Training Plan mandates Lincoln Precision equipment for these specific courses, the welding labs are configured with wall cut-outs designed for Lincoln machines, all existing equipment and repair parts are Lincoln brand, and changing brands would result in additional costs to the government. The unit conducted market research confirming multiple vendors can supply the Lincoln equipment, indicating competitive availability. The memorandum includes endorsements from Contracting Officer Kiana E. Perry and Section Chief Carri K. Dulaney, with the final approval/disapproval authority resting with the Section Chief. The requesting unit commits to continuing market research for additional sources of the same or equivalent brand name items to enhance future competition.
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DEPARTMENTOFTHEAIR FORCE
AIREDUCATIONANDTRAININGCOMMAND
01 July 2025
MEMORANDUM FOR 82 CONS/PKA
FROM: 366 TRS/CC
SUBJECT: Brand Name Justification – Lincoln Precision TIG 275 Ready-Pak K2618-1, Lincoln Precision Mig 262 MIG Welder K5706-1
1. Description of the Supplies/Services: The 366 Training Squadron (TRS), Detachment 6, is in need of new Lincoln Precision Mig and Tig machines to continue training airman at an efficient speed to complete their individual training. The requirement is for the purchase of 3(ea) Lincoln Precision TIG 275 Ready- Pak K2618-1, 3(ea) Lincoln Precision Mig 262 MIG Welder K5706-1.
2. Efforts to Obtain Competition: The customer performed market research and determined through multiple websites that multiple companies can provide the Lincoln Precision Brand Name TIG and MIG welding machines needed to complete Career Course JCABP3E331 OOAD and JCAZP3E351 02AB.
3. Market Research: The 366 TRS performed in-depth research and verified that the requirement could be purchased through multiple companies with high competition. The research concluded that the marketplace has many venders that can provide the Lincoln Precision Tig and Mig Welders needed for Detachment 6’s JCABP3E331 OOAD and JCAZP3E351 02AB training course.
4. Other Factors: IAW the Career Field Education and Training Plan, the Mig and Tig welding machines needed for course JCABP3E331 OOAD and JCAZP3E351 02AB must be of Brand Name.
Lincoln Precision is the brand name used to support the training of the students. The Lincoln Precision welding machines are built to withstand industrial style use and acquire multiple hours. Additionally, the welding labs are configured for cut outs in the wall that accommodate the Lincoln welding machines. All the existing equipment is currently Lincoln, including repair parts. Which by changing brands would add additional cost to the Government.
5. A Statement Of The Actions, If Any, The Agency May Take To Remove Or Overcome Any Barriers To Competition Before Making Subsequent Acquisitions For The Supplies Or Services Required: The 366 TRS will continue to search the market place for additional sources that can provide the brand name same or equal item and add competition.
6. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification: As evidenced by the signature below, the technical/requirements personnel have certified that any supporting data contained herein, which is their responsibility, is both accurate and complete.
, Lt Col, USAF Commander
1st Ind to 366 TRS/CC, 01 July 2025, 82 CONS/PKA, Brand Name Justification – Lincoln Precision TIG 275 Ready-Pak K2618-1, Lincoln Precision Mig 262 MIG Welder K5706-1
82 CONS/PKA 01 August 2025
MEMORANDUM FOR 82 CONS/PKA
The above justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
KIANA E. PERRY, Civ, DAF Contracting Officer
2d Ind, 82 CONS/PKA 01 July 2025
MEMORANDUM FOR 366 TRS/CC
Approved/Disapproved
CARRI K. DULANEY, Civ, DAF Section Chief
1132787898C Cross-Out
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| PERRY.KIANA.EMILY.1457771165 |
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| DULANEY.CARRI.K.1132787898 |
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