Attachment 8 - Brand Name Justification.pdf

This is a Determination & Findings (D&F) document justifying a sole-source award for systems furniture under a federal procurement action.

The contracting activity is AFLCMC/PZIBA, and the procurement is identified as F20020 Furniture Project 2026SH056. The justification for sole-source procurement is based on RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) regarding brand name requirements. The government determined that AIS Matrix Systems Furniture is the only source reasonably capable of meeting the stated requirements for Statement of Work typicals WS-1 and WS-2. The key findings support this determination on two primary bases: first, the required systems furniture must seamlessly and physically integrate with existing government-owned AIS Matrix Systems Furniture already in place, utilizing proprietary AIS Matrix electrical distribution, panel connectors, and support brackets; sourcing from an alternative vendor would result in incompatible physical connections, electrical safety certification violations, and non-functional workstations. Second, utilizing a brand-name sole source streamlines the procurement process, reduces administrative burden and compatibility risks from multi-vendor sourcing, ensures cohesive design, leverages existing investments, and accelerates project execution. The determination concluded that the proposed sole-source action is justified under applicable federal acquisition regulations, with signatory authority vested in the Contracting Officer per DAF Approval Authorities Matrix PM 26-C-11 and GSAR 538.7104-3(a).