Attachment 6- Brand Name Justification.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for a federal procurement action.

The contracting activity is 30 CONS/PKB, and the project involves the design, installation, and testing of a complete integrated audio-visual and sound reinforcement system for the Peterson Conference Center (PCC). The government's minimum requirement is based on performance characteristics of Crestron components or equal. The justification cites Section 888(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 and FAR 6.302-1 to support the use of brand name or equal purchase descriptions. The government determined that only a single source is reasonably available based on interoperability and compatibility requirements with existing audiovisual infrastructure, essential physical and performance characteristics specific to the PCC's unique acoustic properties and physical constraints, and aesthetic requirements for a professional uniform appearance. The specified brand name product is known to integrate seamlessly without issue, while equal products must demonstrate identical interoperability and meet clearly detailed salient characteristics including sound dispersal, frequency response, form factor, audio quality, coverage for all event types, size, appearance, and finish. The contracting officer (Rick Porter, NH03) signed the justification on March 31, 2026. While this justification is not for sole-source procurement, full competition will be sought among small businesses by providing clear "brand name or equal" specifications to ensure all offerors understand minimum quality and performance standards, thereby enhancing fair competition.